What is the Best Sealing for Polyester Strapping?
You have decided to switch to polyester strapping. You are concerned about the price of steel, as well as the safety and recyclability of it. Polyester strapping offers a much more flexible material that is appropriate for all but the heaviest, non-compressible loads. As you are researching your options, you are wondering about the different ways of creating closures for polyester straps. The strap is only as strong as its weakest link, after all, which is the point where it is joined together. So which method of closure should you be using when you use polyester? Closing Polyester Strapping: You have three choices for closing polyester strapping. The first one is to use a metal closure. This can be a good choice for light-duty, low-volume packaging. With this method, the seal joint is usually less than half of the overall material’s strength. If you are strapping a heavy load, that’s not good news. Additionally, since you are dealing with a clip and two tools the process can b...