Polyester strapping is characterised by a very consistent tensile strength and a very high elongation. Characteristics that are most decisive for a safe strapping method. Unlike strapping made from steel, Polyester strapping has a high elongation and absorb shocks and impacts during transportation and handling far better than steel strapping. The excellent elongation features allow the substitution of steel strapping for the same application with a Polyester strap having a lower breaking strength.

 

 

STARstrap™ Polyester strapping offers excellent mechanical features such as high breaking strength, outstanding elongation and perfect tension retaining capabilities.

 

These characteristics result in:

• no damage or contamination of packaged goods (corrosion-resistant)

• high shock absorption in case of impacts during transportation

• less pressure on edge of the package

• perfect and individual secured packages

• strap tension remains high in cases where package may shrink during storage or transportation

• substitution of steel strapping by STARstrap™ Polyester strapping allows the use of a strap with less breaking strength

• reduction of material costs

• less injury risks in case of strapping breakages

• easy and clean handling compared to steel strapping

 

Depending on the security requirement during transport there are three product groups:

 

STARstrap™ - This product group is obtainable in widths between 9 and 19 mm. It can be used for strapping paper, cardboard, cans, timber packs, brick & block packages.

 

STARstrap™-plus - is distinguished by its high joint quality and edge stability. This type of strap is thus particularly suited to meet the exacting standards involved in securing products during transportation.

 

In many  cases this strap is used for the strapping of:

• Sharp-edged and heavy packages in the metalworking and construction materials industry

• Highly compressed textile bales

• Heavy bundles in the woodworking industry

STARstrap™-plus is obtainable in widths ranging from 15 to 32 mm. It is increasingly used for converting of steel strap.

 

STARstrap™-ULTRA is obtainable in widths ranging from 19 x 1.27 to 32 x 1.20 mm It is increasingly used for converting of steel strap in heavy duty unitising and bundling applications.