When it comes to fulfilling strapping needs, customers are benefited with a range of cost saving and performance enhancing options. Be it steel, cordless or plastic strapping, scopes are unlimited and waiting to be explored. However, each type of strapping has its pros and cons. So if you have set your eyes on a particular strapping type, be sure to gather enough info, weigh its advantages and disadvantages.

As compared to other straps, Polyester strapping is getting all the attention, because of several features; cost-effectiveness being one of them. Since this kind of strapping uses heat or friction weld sealing technique, it reduces chances of product damage from stains or rusts. Manufactured of durable metal and armed with excellent tension properties, poly strapping has turned out to be the reliable option for heavy duty loads, pipes, bricks and lumbers. The fact that this strapping provides good initial tension as well as steady retained tension, this helps keep the strap tight around compressible packages. In order to apply the poly strap, you need to use a particular type of tool.

Three basic types of tools are available for poly strapping:

• Manual tools
• Pneumatic tools
• Battery operated tools

In each category, several variations are available. Then the tool design and features also differ from one manufacturer to the other.

How to use poly strap tools:

Operation technique of a manual tool varies from that of a battery operated one. Here are a few tips to use the PET battery operated tools:

• Both straps are needed to be inserted together
• Press of a single button is enough to operate the tool
• Tensioning and sealing are simple one-handed operation
• For efficiency, the welding lever remains locked in position so that you can prepare the next strap
• There is an indicator to signal completion of the sealing process

On the other hand, PET pneumatic or manual tool operation is a bit different but not that difficult. Finally, it all depends on the operator’s comfort level and specific strapping needs. Accordingly the strapping tool selection should be done.

What is unique about poly strapping is that it caters to a wide range of industrial applications. Be it strapping round and small objects or heavy weight crates, you can surely depend on poly straps.