In the fast-paced world of logistics, time is money. The last thing you want is for your shipments to be delayed due to improper packaging or inadequate strapping.
Plastic strapping is one of the most cost-effective ways to secure pallets, boxes, and other loads during transport. It’s also a great way to increase visibility and protect your products from damage in transit. So how do you choose an effective plastic strapping?
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Load weight
This is the most important factor that you need to consider when choosing an effective plastic strapping system. The load weight will determine the gauge (thickness) of the strap as well as its length and width requirements.
Load size
The size of your load will determine whether you need flat wound or round wound plastic straps. Flat wound straps can easily fit around irregular shapes while round wound straps require less space but they cannot wrap around irregular shapes like flat wounds can do.
Strap gauge and width requirements
The strap gauge is the thickness of the strap while the width refers to its length. You will find that some manufacturers offer straps with different gauges and widths. If you want your straps to be effective, then it is important that you choose one with the right gauge and width. For example, if you are going to use the strap for shipping or packaging purposes, then it should have an adequate thickness as well as width.
Annual strap and seal costs
One of the most important considerations when choosing an effective plastic strapping is the annual cost per unit of purchase. The more expensive types of plastic strapping may last longer than their less expensive counterparts and thereby save you money over time. However, if they’re more expensive up front, you could end up paying more than necessary for your initial purchase order.
Safety hazards
Another factor to consider when choosing an effective plastic strapping is whether it poses any safety hazards for workers who handle it regularly and how those hazards can be mitigated through proper training or other means. Some types of plastic strapping are flammable when heated or cut open, so they need to be handled with care and stored away from heat sources such as hot pipes or furnaces.
Shipping requirements
The first thing to consider when choosing a plastic strap is your shipping requirements. If you are using the strap for small items such as books and DVDs, then you should use soft plastic straps. However, if you are transporting heavy loads such as steel or machinery parts, then it would be better to use hard plastic straps.
Load value
Another important factor to consider when choosing an effective plastic strapping is load value. For example, if you are transporting small items like books and DVDs, then it would be better if you use soft plastic straps because they do not put pressure on the load unlike hard plastic straps which may cause damage if you put too much pressure on them while transporting heavy goods like steel or machinery parts.
Conclusion
If you’re in the market for plastic strapping, consider the application and your shipping needs. There are many types of plastic strapping, with varying breaking strengths and tension ratings. In other words, the wrong plastic strapping can do more harm than good—or worse, it can cost you time and money. So be sure you’re choosing the right option to keep your shipments secure and safe.
The decision then comes down to two things: how much you are loading and how much space you have for the strapping.
