Cord Strapping 101

Many industries around the world that have been using steel strapping are now cutting costs by switching over to poly strapping and cord strapping. Presently cord strapping is being considered one of the best options for the packaging industry. It is not expensive like steel and less expensive than poly strapping too.

Poly strapping technology is being used in manufacturing cord strapping which is cost effective. Many industries like lumber, heavy metal and alloy steel industries have begun using cord strapping as it is strong in packing goods.

Cord strapping comes in three types, composite, woven and bonded. Cord strapping has the strength and rigidity of steel as it is manufactured using the later poly strapping technology and this kind of strapping is especially designed for palletizing and bundling cargo. Depending on the size and weight of the cargo, the kind of cord strapping, whether composite, bonded or woven should be used is decided upon.

Advantages of Cord Strapping

• There is no risk of injury to the user
• Cost effective
• As strong as steel
• No damage to packaged goods
• Weather resistant
• Shock absorbent

Cord strapping has high retained tension and high system strength. System strength is a European method that tests the whole loop with the buckle and break strength is double the linear break strength. Usually the American standard of break strength is used to compare strapping. Another benefit in using this strapping is that it is portable, light weight and can be re-tensioned easily.

There is no risk of injury to the workmen working with cord strapping. It does not rust as it can withstand the weather well.  The company’s logo can be printed on it and this is effective for business purposes. The cord strapping uses buckles and tensioners unlike poly strapping which uses seals.

In order to apply cord strap, the strap should be fed around the buckle and threaded through properly. The tensioner should then be squeezed to trigger the gripper foot. The tensioner should be positioned a foot away from the buckle and then the strap is tensioned by pushing the button on the grip. Then the strap is cut and released.

Cord strapping has now been considered the ideal replacement for steel strapping. It is equally strong and is much cheaper than using steel strapping.