Construction Packaging: Steel and High Strength Polyester Strapping

In the construction industry, packaging plays a pivotal role in ensuring materials such as bricks, timber and other heavy items are secure for transit. The transportation of these materials demands not only durability but also stability to prevent damage and delays. PAC High Strength Polyester emerged as a game-changer, offering innovative strapping solutions tailored to meet the packaging demands of the construction sector.

Traditionally, steel strapping was the go-to choice for securing heavy construction materials. Its robust nature provided the strength required to keep packages stable during transportation. However, recent advancements in technology have introduced high-strength polyester strapping as a viable alternative. These materials are lighter, more cost-effective, offer greater pack retained tension and easier to handle, without compromising on the stability or security required for heavy loads. Additionally, they are manufactured using 100% recycled content and are 100% recyclable.

Steel Strapping: is the strongest strapping material, the ultimate choice for heavy loads or sharp-edged material shipments that cannot, or do not need to be compressed.

As steel strapping retains its tension it is ideal for keeping stable loads secure for long periods of time. It is resistant to moisture and extreme temperature changes and can withstand prolonged exposure to UV light.  However, untreated steel strapping may rust in outdoor environments, leaving stains on your product.

High Strength Polyester Strapping: Is a versatile material, a better choice than steel when your package requires being compressed, or when it has the potential to expand, contract, or settle.  Polyester material is elastic, so it can adjust as your shipment adjusts during transit.  PET strapping is also resistant to corrosives and moisture, it will not stain your product.

Overall, unless you have a large or extra heavy load, or sharp-edged product that requires sturdy metal straps, polyester strapping is the ultimate packaging option. Save on the cost of materials and labor and increase productivity with longer rolls.

Polyester strap is a recyclable material making it more environmentally friendly, coils are lighter, so more user friendly and softer material reduces potential damage to product or injury to the user.

However, there are applications where steel is the most suitable option; though polyester has impressively retained tension compared with polypropylene strapping, unlike steel, over a long period of time, polyester does begin to lose its tension, also unlike steel, its performance degrades with large amounts of UV exposure or extreme temperature changes.

At Quick Pak Inc, we understand the unique challenges of the construction industry. Our range of PAC High Strength PET Strapping is specifically designed to handle heavy-duty materials while optimizing efficiency and minimizing downtime. 

As packaging technology continues to evolve, Quick Pak Inc remains at the forefront, offering innovative solutions that redefine the way construction materials are packaged and transported. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your strapping machines or explore new materials, our team is here to guide you.  Contact us today at 813 242 6995 or reach sales@quickpakinc.com