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Steel Banding

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Steel Banding

Regular-Duty steel strapping is a medium carbon steel strap that is cold rolled and engineered for higher breaking strength while also being a thinner gauge than regular-duty steel straps. In light to medium-duty uses it may be applied as a substitute for heavy gauge regular-duty steel strapping. By doing so, you can reduce costs associated with material and shipping.

 

High-Tensile steel strapping is a heat-treated, cold-rolled medium carbon steel strapping material designed for the most heavy-duty usage. This highly engineered steel strapping offers high tensile strength and outstanding shock resistance, making it the ideal choice for those heaviest-duty applications.

 

Gator Lash Strength Comparison

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GatorLASH® Heavy Duty Woven Cord Polyester Lashing is designed to secure heavy and irregularly shaped loads onto flatcars, flat racks, gondolas, flatbeds, rail-cars and boxcars. Great in harsh environments. Some advantages of GatorLASH® include:

  • Cut-to-length so it eliminates waste
  • Woven polyester construction is naturally shock absorbing. Will not break, split or crack
  • Easy to use and may be re-tensioned
  • Fast application with one tool
  • ASTM D3950 independent lab certified
  • AAR aproved for rail securement
  • Conforms to the requirements pf multiple regulatory agencies
  • Customize your lashing with your company name, logo or message

Embossed Poloyester

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The advantages of using Embossed Poloyester instead of Smooth Poloyester strapping

  • Embossed polyester takes less force to tension which results in tighter packages.
  • If you are using battery tool with embossed, you will get more cycles out of your battery before charging is required.
  • Its been shown that you get better seal joint effeciency with embossed as opposed to smooth.
  • Embossed polyester tends to split less.

Choosing the right buckle

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Recently a customer asked if there is a better buckle to use than the one he is currently using. There is a problem with the buckle bending when tensioning them on 3/4” woven cord strap. Usually galvanized buckles are used on composite strap and phosphate buckles are used on cord strapping.  Our 2087 buckle would work better because it is the stronger .160 gauge wire compared to the .120 gauge galvanized that he is now using.

What is the best way to wrap a light weight over sized pallet?

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pallet

Product Specifications:
Total weight on skid = 1065 lbs
Each shed = about 355 lbs
Pallet dimensions = 49” x 49” x 93.5”
Current Strapping:
½” wide, embossed black polypropylene strapping, 0.030” thick , 16” Dia. x 6” Core
Average breaking strength: 600 lbs
Secured with ½” Wire buckles
-When this model is in production, about 120 pallets wrapped and banded per 8 hour shift.
Problem(s):
-Strapping does not retain tension during transport
-Loose strapping creates hazard of tipping product
Constraints:
-Would prefer to stick with 1/2” strapping and ½” wire buckles
-strapping that retains tension better?
-different strapping / buckles to reduce slipage?

The best choice strap for this project is 1/2″ Poly Woven Cord Strapping.  Based on the drawing, the best way to strap this pallet would be to put 2 straps north/south and 2 straps east/west with 1 strap used as a belly band.  PP strap has on average a 15% stretch when put under load so that would not be a good choice in this application. You can order these products through our web page or call us directly to place an order. Product is in stock and can be shipped UPS the same day if we receive the order before 1:00 PM Eastern time.

Hot Melt Adhesive Tape vs Acrylic Adhesive Tape

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Adhesion: 
Hot Melt Tape wins when it comes to adhesion strength. It has significantly higher adhesion as compared to acrylic tape on most surfaces including fiberboard.
Value:
Hot Melt Tape has a very strong holding power and is more flexible, therefore performing better under constant stress.
Price:
Both hot melt tape and acrylic tape are comparable in price, offering both economy and premium options.
Temperature:
Both Hot Melt Tape and Acrylic Tape are functional in hot and cold temperatures. However Acrylic Tape holds up better in extremely low temperatures and is ideal for refrigerated or frozen storage units.
Appearance: 
Hot melt tape comes in a variety of colors and can yellow with age. Acrylic tape is less likely to oxidize and doesn’t yellow with age even if its under direct sunlight.
Best Use: 
Hot melt tape is ideal for shipping boxes due to its superior holding box and will ensure that the box stays sealed. For boxes that will be kept in storage for long periods of time, acrylic tape can maintain its seal for more than three years and is more resistant to temperature extremes occurring in non-conditioned storage space.
Application: 
Both hot melt tape and acrylic tape can be hand or machine applied, but typically the hot melt works better on the machine.

Overall, when it comes to deciding between hot melt tape and acrylic tape for sealing a package, hot melt tape gets the job done in most applications. Acrylic is good for long-term storage in extreme temperatures. Hot melt tape provides a stronger bond, adheres more quickly, and takes less time to apply. Its great for bulk packages and for packages that will have to withstand a lot of pressure.

Can I use a plastic strapping seal that is wider than the poly strapping width?

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You should always use a plastic strapping seal that is the same size (width) of the poly strapping.  Using a plastic strapping seal that is wider than the plastic strapping width could result in a 75% joint efficiency decrease.  For instance,  If you used  1/2″ poly strapping with a 5/8″ plastic strapping seal  there would be a 1/16″ gap on each side of the seal.   Less plastic strapping to crimp causes the joint deficiency.  The Poly Strapping in the seal is most likely to slip thus making your package not secure.