Strapping heavy goods – polypropylene or steel?
With the strapping of heavy goods playing such as a big part in the transportation business, the main question that people tend to ask is – should we use polypropylene or steel strapping?
Heavy loads being conveyed on flatbeds and pallets, such as timber, steel I-beams, and heavy building materials, all need the correct choice of strapping to ensure they reach their destination in best condition, says Samuel Grant Packaging.
Clients want peace of mind that goods will be kept in place no matter how far they’re travelling, and regardless of the weight of their goods. In this situation, polypropylene strapping may not prove to be the best option, says the firm, as it has low retained tension, potential to split, is susceptible to environmental factors, and a higher rate of failure when used on extremely heavy products.
Samuel Grant adds steel strapping comes with multiple positives, including that the tension is maintained for a long period of time. Steel straps are the oldest, strongest, and highest tensile strength strapping available. They are fully recyclable, and available in a variety of widths and thicknesses, as well as variations in the grade of steel.
As one of the UK’s largest providers of steel strapping, all Samuel Grant Packaging’s strapping experts are trained to be able to provide bespoke strapping solutions to clients, offering conversions and downsizing which can have a positive impact on their bottom line, as well as their environmental impact.
The company are able to offer full tooling support and maintenance, and nationwide support.
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