Steel Strapping
Steel is the oldest material used for making strapping. Despite the development of many new types of strapping options, steel strapping continues to be valued for its strength, durability, and reliability. Steel has the highest tensile strength among all strapping material options, which makes it the perfect option for most strapping applications. There are many applications where the strapping material should have minimal stretch so that the load is held firmly in its place. Steel makes the perfect options for such strapping applications.
Applications of Steel Strapping
All industries that require transportation of loads in a reliable and safe manner rely on steel strapping tools for the purpose. Most industries continue to be hesitant of moving on to lightweight alternatives like plastic strapping battery tools, despite significant advances in the field. Steel is the material of choice for strapping in industries like:
- Timber
- Alloy and steel
- Oil refineries
- Railroad industry
The commonly used steel straps are waxed, painted black and edged. It is usually ribbon wound and can be embossed or marked white.
Different types of sealing systems can be used for securing steel straps. This includes the following:
- Buckles
- Open seals
- Push seals
- Closed seals
Difference Between Steel & Plastic Strapping
Because steel doesn’t elongate, plastic strapping has some advantages in this regard. As long as your strapping demands remain within a certain limit of tensile strength, plastic can be a good alternative to steel. But cord strapping is extremely strong and can match steel in most of its strength while being lightweight and flexible.
When it comes to plastic strapping, polypropylene and nylon have higher elongation than polyester. They also feature higher recovery power. If you need high level of tension retaining, nylon can be the perfect option. Polypropylene is however more affordable.
Comparison with Stainless Steel
Steel strapping is valued across different industries for its exceptional strength and durability. But stainless steel strapping takes its qualities to another level. It can be the perfect strapping for heavy shipments because of its immense break-strength. There are many other properties that make stainless steel a material of choice for your strapping needs:
- It has high UV resistance, reducing corrosion over time due to exposure
- Highly resistant material for outdoor applications, especially in harsh conditions
- Reduces or eliminates most maintenance or replacement costs
Steel strapping tools are among the most powerful and reliable strapping application tools in the industry. They are available in battery-powered, hand-operated, and pneumatic-powered configuration, thus fitting into almost all budget sizes.
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