Strapping

Buy Pallet Strapping for Secure Bundling and Load Securing

Pallet strapping is used to combine cartons, packages, pallets, and various goods into stable transport units. The tensioned strap holds the load together and helps prevent individual packages from shifting during transportation or storage. Our range includes plastic strapping, particularly polypropylene and PET strapping, as well as durable textile strapping.

The right strapping material depends primarily on the weight and characteristics of the packaged goods, the required breaking strength, and the intended application method. Polypropylene strapping is generally sufficient for light to medium-duty packaging. PET strapping is better suited to heavy or highly stressed loads. Different widths, thicknesses, roll lengths, and core diameters allow you to select the appropriate strapping for your specific requirements.

What Is Strapping Used For?

Strapping is used for load securing in shipping, logistics, production, and warehousing. The strap is placed around the packaged goods or entire load unit, tensioned, and securely sealed. This allows individual products to be bundled, cartons to be reinforced, and goods to be secured on pallets.

Typical applications include:

• Packages and cartons: Sealing and reinforcing heavy shipping cartons
• Pallets: Securing stacked cartons, containers, or other packaged goods
• Long goods: Bundling pipes, strips, profiles, and timber
• Industrial goods: Securing heavy or bulky products
• Sensitive goods: Gently bundling products with flexible textile strapping

Properly applied pallet strapping, also known as pallet banding, increases the stability of the load unit. Depending on the weight and transportation route, it can be combined with stretch film, edge protectors, or other load-securing products.

Which Pallet Strapping Should I Buy?

Maximum breaking strength is not the only consideration when selecting strapping. You should also consider the weight of the packaged goods, whether the load may settle or expand during transportation, and whether its surface must be protected against pressure marks. The strap must also be compatible with your strapping tool and chosen sealing method.

• Lightweight cartons and packages: Polypropylene strapping is economical and suitable for many everyday packaging applications.
• Medium-duty shipping goods and pallet loads: Wider or thicker PP strapping may be sufficient, provided its breaking strength is appropriate for the load.
• Heavy pallets and demanding loads: PET strapping provides greater load capacity and remains stable during demanding transportation.
• Sensitive surfaces and irregular shapes: Textile strapping is flexible and conforms well to the packaged goods.
• Machine application: The material, width, thickness, and core diameter must correspond exactly to the specifications of the strapping machine.

Always check the technical specifications of both the strap and your existing equipment before ordering. For particularly heavy or safety-critical loads, the required strapping system should be determined by a qualified specialist. If you are unsure which product to choose, contact us for assistance.

Plastic or Textile Strapping: PP, PET, and Textile Compared

PP and PET straps are both forms of plastic strapping, but they differ considerably in load capacity and intended use. Textile strapping is a separate alternative for applications that require high load capacity and flexible adaptation to the packaged goods.

Polypropylene Strapping for Light to Medium-Duty Goods

Polypropylene strapping, also known as PP strapping, is an economical standard solution for many packaging applications. It is suitable for bundling goods, reinforcing cartons, and securing light to medium-duty packages on pallets. Its low weight makes it easy to handle, and depending on the product, it can be applied manually or by machine.

Our polypropylene strapping is available as compact rolls, large rolls, or directly in dispenser boxes. Strapping in a dispenser box is particularly practical for mobile and occasional use because no separate strapping dispenser is required. Large rolls are generally the more economical choice for regular or high-volume use.

PET Strapping for Heavy Loads

PET strapping is made from polyester and designed for heavy-duty applications. Compared with PP strapping, it offers greater breaking strength and is therefore particularly suitable for heavy pallets, industrial products, and loads that must remain under tension during transportation.

Another advantage of polyester strapping is its elasticity. If the packaged goods settle slightly, the strap can compensate for some of this movement and maintain its tension. For many applications, PET strapping can therefore provide a corrosion-free alternative to steel strapping, provided its load capacity is sufficient for the goods concerned. The strap, seal, and strapping tool must always be rated for the forces involved.

Textile Strapping for Sensitive and Heavy Goods

Textile strapping consists of bonded polyester fibers. It is highly flexible and conforms well to irregularly shaped products. It is therefore suitable for timber, pipes, machine parts, and goods with sensitive surfaces.

Depending on the product, our textile straps offer high breaking strengths. They are tensioned manually and generally secured with compatible metal buckles. Unlike smooth PET strapping, textile strapping has a fiber-based construction, although both product types are made from polyester.

Choosing the Right Width, Thickness, and Breaking Strength

The load capacity of strapping depends on the combination of its material, width, thickness, and product quality. A wider strap distributes pressure over a larger surface area. However, width alone does not indicate how much load the strap can withstand. Always compare the specified breaking strength.

Important: The required breaking strength cannot be determined from the total load weight alone. The number and arrangement of straps, transportation stresses, edges, seal strength, and characteristics of the packaged goods must also be considered.

Our range includes strapping in numerous widths, from narrow straps for cartons to wide textile straps for particularly heavy goods. Narrow PP straps are primarily suitable for lightweight packages and, depending on the product, are available for manual or machine application. Wider PP, PET, or textile straps are used when greater load capacity or improved pressure distribution is required.

Additional corner protectors should be used on pressure-sensitive carton edges. They distribute the tensioning force and help prevent the strap from cutting into the carton or packaged goods.

Choosing the Right Core Diameter

The core diameter is the inside diameter of the roll. It is especially important when strapping is used with a dispenser or machine. An incompatible roll may not fit correctly or unwind reliably.

Depending on the product, dm-folien offers rolls with different core diameters, including 63, 200, 280, and 406 mm. Check your equipment specifications before purchasing. In addition to the core diameter, the strap material, width, and thickness must also be compatible with the equipment.

Tensioning and Sealing Strapping

For manual strapping, the strap is placed around the packaged goods, tensioned with a suitable tool, and then sealed. Depending on the system used, PP and PET strapping can be secured with seals, clips, or a combination tensioning and sealing tool. Textile strapping is generally secured with metal buckles.

For a safe and efficient workflow, we offer suitable strapping tools and strapping accessories. These include seals, metal buckles, strapping dispensers, and corner protectors.

Apply enough tension to secure the packaged goods without damaging cartons or sensitive surfaces. The strap should lie flat and must not be twisted. Also ensure that the seal and strap width are compatible.

Buy Strapping from dm-folien

At dm-folien, you can buy suitable pallet strapping for a wide range of packaging and transportation applications. Our range includes PP, PET, and textile strapping in numerous widths, thicknesses, roll lengths, and core diameters. This allows you to find a suitable product for occasional manual strapping as well as regular commercial use.

• PP, PET, and textile strapping from a single supplier
• Products for light, medium-duty, and heavy goods
• Compact rolls, large rolls, and practical dispenser boxes
• Compatible tools, seals, and edge-protection products
• Attractive volume pricing for larger order quantities
• Personal assistance with product selection

Are you unsure which pallet strapping is compatible with your packaged goods or existing equipment? Our team will be happy to help you select the appropriate strap quality, dimensions, and breaking strength.