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  With continued price increases in steel strapping, now is the perfect time to make the change to polyester strapping.  Polyester strapping offers many benefits over steel; it offers real cost savings per foot while creating a safer environment to those working with it. In comparison to steel, polyester has smooth edges and weighs significantly less. At the very least, weights can be 50% less and in some instances 3 times less while working with strap with similar break strengths. With continued advancement in the production of higher break strength polyester strapping, we can meet the demands of 75% of the uses for steel strapping. In applications where very high break strengths are required, we can provide polyester cord strapping with break strengths up to 5000lbs. As the attributes of polyester strapping have progressed, the strapping tools have advanced to where Quick Pak Inc now offers many battery power tools pulling more than 2000 pounds of tension. Benefits ...

Strapping is an essential protective solution when shipping, or when products are stored for a medium or long period.  Sealing your cartons with tape might offer some protection, but strapping is an excellent product to fully secure the shipment. Strapping provides a tight, strong seal that cannot easily be broken. Regardless of the size of your shipment, strapping can easily be applied. It is also useful when stacking several cartons together as one package – whether to reduce shipping costs or for convenience. There are many different types of strapping available, and it is imperative that you choose the right type suitable for the product being shipped.   Here we can help you to understand different types of strapping and the one that is ideal. Because of the wide variety of strapping options to choose from, selecting the right strapping type can be quite confusing. However, it can get easier if you have a good knowledge of how the different types of strapping work; as ...

Your products deal with many hazards before arriving to your customer; from knocks to tumbles, keeping your product (and its packaging) safe is a simple method to minimize returns.  Two popular methods for securing items together are strapping and banding! Their job is to keep products from shifting or becoming damaged during shipping.  Whether you are packing products for shipping or storage, choosing the right materials and techniques can make all the difference. Here we will cover a few points you need to know about strapping and banding, including the different types of materials, the tools and equipment you’ll need, and tips for selecting the right methods for your specific packaging requirements. Strapping, also known as banding or pallet banding, is a vital part of product packing and distribution. It is used primarily to secure pallets and to bundle items in transit. The choice does vary but comes down to two main categories – metal and plastic. What is strapping m...

  Quick Pak High Performance Polyester Advantage.   Unlike alternative strapping products, our polyester combines the strength of steel strapping with the safety and economy of plastic to maximize performance. The result is a more secure load at a lower cost than many alternatives. Some of the many advantages of our polyester over alternative products are: Split Resistance – A small nick or cut will not propagate across the width of the strap. High Retained Tension – The high tension capability of our high-performance polyester allows it to be applied tight. Once it’s on your load, it stays tight, 50% tighter than nylon and up to five times tighter than polypropylene. Elongation Recovery – Applied properly, our high-performance polyester will stretch under tension. However, most of the elongation is recovered after the initial application. The result is a strap that stays tight even when loads are shrinking and settling during transit. Environmentally Sound – our po...