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  Steel strapping or banding is the oldest type of strapping on the market and is typically used for transporting extremely heavy and stable loads when high strength and minimal elongation (stretch) are desired. Today’s high steel prices are increasing your upfront costs to complete a project and ship product. Converting from steel strapping to woven polyester strapping can help you mitigate cost increases and improve safety without compromising durability. What is Woven Polyester Strapping? Woven strap is made from high tenacity polyester cording that is tightly woven to provide superior tensile strength while remaining lightweight. Woven strapping can be used for heavy shipments, railroad shipments, or long-term outdoor storage. The benefits of using woven polyester strapping include: -More cost-effective than steel strapping. -No sharp edges to cause injuries or tire damage. -Strong as steel but weighs 50-75% less. -Easily applied and can be re-tensioned. -Will no...

Whether you need strapping to secure your products on the pallet, protect items during shipping or to bundle products together, Quick Pak carries a wide variety of strapping materials.  We also stock the other strapping, composite cord and woven strap.  Composite Strapping (MAKOStrap): A composite material consisting of strands of high tensile polyester yarn encased in a weatherproof coating of polypropylene. It is stiff enough to push through pallet voids but will not damage your products. It is shock absorbent and retains tension while products are being transported. Its smooth edges make it safe for anyone handling it. MAKO-Strap Composite Polyester Strapping Cord is designed for use in truck, rail and intermodal shipment applications. This product can be used for both load securement and bundling of light and medium duty products, manufactured in the USA and has approval for use from the AAR (Association of American Railroads). Textile Strapping (GATORStrap): Heavy d...