Technical articles on strap selection, application tips, industry notes and sustainable packaging.
01Polyester vs polypropylene strapping: at 1/2 in (12 mm), PP breaks at 441 lbf and PET at 584–672 lbf. Creep, cold and heat decide which strap fits a load.
02Steel vs polyester strapping: compare break strength up to 2,150 lbf (975 kg), rust, weight, worker safety and total cost to pick the right strap.
03Choose cotton bale strapping by bale weight: width and break strength, from 5/8 in embossed polyester strapping to 3/4 in strapping rated up to 2,150 lbf.
04What rPET is, how PET flake becomes polyester strapping, and the recycled content minimums the EU packaging regulation (PPWR) sets for 2030 and 2040.
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