If you’re responsible for securing heavy loads in manufacturing, distribution, or construction, polyester cord strapping offers a safer, more cost-effective alternative to traditional steel strapping.
What Is Polyester Cord Strapping?
Polyester cord strapping is a new type of industrial packaging product made primarily of polyester fiber and PP (polypropylene). It’s a flexible binding material manufactured through precision processing, featuring high tensile strength and strong corrosion resistance.
This innovative strapping solution can replace traditional steel strapping and PET plastic strapping, delivering breaking strengths from 600 to 5,400+ pounds while weighing 6 times less than comparable steel. It maintains consistent tension even when loads shift during transit, making it ideal for demanding applications.
The product is widely used in container transportation, machinery manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial fields. Its use of steel wire buckle connection technology ensures secure binding and transportation safety, while significantly reducing packaging costs compared to traditional methods.
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What material is cord strapping made of?
The material combines high-strength polyester fibers with polypropylene in a woven construction. Polyester provides tensile strength up to 5,400+ pounds and UV resistance. Polypropylene adds flexibility and allows 8-15% elongation for shock absorption during transport.
Available in widths from 13mm (1/2″) to 32mm (1-1/4″) with multiple strength grades. The material performs reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 176°F and resists moisture, chemicals, and corrosion—eliminating the rust problems associated with steel strapping.
What is the Composite Cord Strap used for?
Manufacturing: Securing machinery, heavy equipment, steel coils, appliances, and automotive components for shipping and export.
Distribution Centers: Strapping building materials, mixed pallets, consumer goods, and consolidated LTL/FTL shipments for long-haul transport.
Construction: Bundling lumber, piping, structural materials, and equipment for jobsite delivery and outdoor storage yards.
Food & Beverage: Securing beverage cases, bagged products, and packaged goods where rust contamination is unacceptable.
Container Transportation: Ideal for ocean freight, rail shipments, and long-distance trucking where loads face rough handling and weather exposure.
How to use cord strapping?
The application process requires basic tools and follows a simple sequence:
Required Tools
- Tensioning tool (manual or pneumatic)
- Metal seals/steel wire buckles
- Sealing tool (crimper)
- Cord strap cutter
- Edge protectors (for sharp-edged loads)
4-Step Application
1. Wrap Around the Load: Position the strap around your pallet or bundle, placing straps 6-8 inches from the ends. Add additional straps every 24 inches for longer loads.
2. Apply Tension: Use the tensioning tool to tighten the strap firmly against the load without over-compression.
3. Seal the Connection: Place a metal seal over the overlapped strap ends and crimp it securely with the sealing tool.
4. Cut and Inspect: Trim excess strapping and verify the seal is secure and tension is proper.
Important: Always use edge protectors on loads with sharp corners to prevent damage to both the product and the strap.
Why Choose Polyester Cord Strapping?
Cost Efficiency: The 6x lighter weight reduces freight costs significantly. Companies report 15-30% total packaging cost savings within the first year, including reduced insurance premiums from 40-60% fewer injury claims and eliminated rust-related product damage.
Superior Safety: Eliminates the dangerous recoil hazard of steel strapping. When polyester cord strapping fails, it falls away harmlessly rather than snapping back violently. The 8-15% shock absorption prevents sudden breakage, and lighter weight reduces worker fatigue and handling injuries.
Environmental Benefits: Fully recyclable with options containing 25-50% recycled content. Lower shipping weight reduces carbon emissions—a key metric for corporate sustainability reporting and meeting customer environmental requirements.
Reliable Performance: Maintains consistent tension during transport despite load shifting. Operates effectively in extreme temperatures (-4°F to 176°F), resists UV degradation for outdoor storage, and withstands exposure to chemicals and moisture in industrial environments.
Key Advantages Over Steel Strapping
Polyester cord strapping addresses the critical limitations of traditional steel banding:
- No rust or corrosion – eliminates product contamination and staining
- Shock absorption – flexes under impact instead of breaking
- Lighter handling – reduces physical strain on warehouse teams
- Weather resistant – performs consistently in all climates
- Safer application – no sharp edges or recoil danger
- Lower total cost – when freight savings and injury reduction are included
Steel wire buckle connections provide secure fastening comparable to steel strapping crimps, while the flexible material properties deliver superior load protection during transit.
For logistics managers, supply chain directors, and procurement officers, polyester cord strapping represents a practical upgrade that delivers measurable improvements in cost, safety, and performance.
The transition from steel to polyester cord strapping is straightforward. Suppliers typically provide free samples to support evaluation and implementation.
Polyester cord strapping combines the strength needed for heavy industrial applications with safety features and cost advantages that steel strapping cannot match. It’s widely adopted across manufacturing, distribution, construction, and logistics sectors for good reason—it works better while costing less.
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