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Hand Strapping in Action
Hand Strapping Benefits & Highlights
Hand Strapping is available in Polypropylene, Polyester, Cord, and Steel
Strapping. Created from less demanding specification than machine-grade,
hand strapping is intended for manual and battery-powered hand strapping tools.
Considerations when choosing hand strapping for your packaging include:
- Load Size
- Load movement & shock absorption
- Environmental conditions (moisture, heat)
- Strapping equipment
Nassco offers hand strapping from the industry's most trusted
partners including Greenbridge and Samuel Strapping.
View our Comparison Chart below to help you find the right solution.
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Hand-Grade Polypropylene
Polypropylene Strapping is easy to use, economical, strong and half the weight of steel strapping.
- Weather resistant.
- No sharp edges make this strapping safe to use
- Split resistant, helping to prevent pilferage
- Embossed strapping provides added flexibility
- Great for light loads.
- Available in varied sizes and strengths to fit your needs
Polyester Strapping
Polyester strapping, also known as PET strapping, is used when regular polypropylene strapping isn't strong enough to get the job done.
- Most commonly resembles steel strapping in its physical characteristics.
- Can withstand higher tensioning than other plastic strapping up to 25% high, with equivalent break strengths.
- Retains tension on rigid loads better than other non-metallic strapping.
- Virtually unaffected by weather or ultraviolet rays.
- Significantly lower in cost than steel strapping, while also safer to use and easier to dispose of.
Polyster Cord Strapping
Cord strapping is light weight, portable and requires one tool to tension and cut. There are 5 different types of cord strapping to consider:
- Bonded (non-woven): Inexpensive solution for bundling and securing a wide variety of items.
- Hotmelt: Second generation of non woven, bonded with hot glue. Smooth surface and more resistant to splitting.
- Woven: Provides additional bi-directional strength and split resistance.
- Composite: Coated with clear polypropylene for added water resistance and improved handling/threading
- Lashing: Woven type strap, strongest cord strapping with highest break strength.
Buckles and Seals for Cord Strapping
Buckles are used to achieve proper joint strength with many sizes available to accommodate the cord strapping type applied:
- Phosphate Buckles: For bonded and all woven cord strapping
- Galvanized Buckles: For composite cord strapping
- Ladder Buckles: For lashing and heavy-duty cord strapping
Hand-Grade Strapping Comparison Chart
Where Does Hand-Grade Strapping Work Best?
Hand grade strapping is most beneficial for small to medium-sized facilities with low to moderate packaging volumes, where flexibility and manual application are preferred. It is ideal for businesses that require occasional or varied strapping needs, such as small warehouses, workshops, and specialty packaging operations.
- Manufacturing: Provides a cost-effective and flexible solution for securing products of various sizes, making it ideal for smaller production runs or irregularly shaped items.
- E-commerce: Allows for quick, on-demand strapping of packages, making it a practical choice for businesses with fluctuating order volumes or customized packaging needs.
- Food Processing: Offers a versatile and hygienic way to bundle lightweight food products, ensuring compliance with safety standards while allowing for manual adjustments as needed.
- Automotive Manufacturing: Facilitates the secure bundling of parts and components of different shapes and sizes, making it useful for low-volume or custom automotive production.
