Strapping equipment is useful for all sorts of industries that need to package up large or bulky items, or to secure building materials together on pallets which allows for easier handling.
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At ESE Direct we supply 3 types of strapping equipment: polyester & polypropylene strapping and steel banding, as well as kits which offer great value for money.
Polyester Strapping All In One Combination Tools Tensions, Seals & Cuts
This great tool is ideal for commercial and industrial strapping jobs and combines everything you need: tension, sealing and cutting of polyester strapping.
Reducing the amount of tools that will have to be used and reducing the risk of misplacing them during use of storage. This can be used with 12mm or 16mm, both offering high standards of operation and incredibly robust.
This handy carry starter kit is ideal for commercial and industrial areas that use polyester strapping, it contains both a roll of strapping as well as the buckles used to hold the strapping in place.
Great for anyone who uses polyester strapping both regularly or just occasionally.
This heavy duty sealer is ideal when you need that extra bit of security of a tighter seal on your strapping buckles.
The sealer has robust chrome handles and a hardened steel jaw which helps to offer the tightest seal possible and is ideally suited to polyester strapping and is also great for using with a heavy duty tensioner/cutter for 12-19mm polyester strapping.
This heavy duty tensioner is great for use with 12-19mm polyester strapping. Great for warehouses, factories and any other commercial or industrial areas, where large or bulky items need to be packaged.
The tensioner and cutter ensures that the strapping is tight enough to hold the box together without damaging any of the packaging, and once you have sealed the buckle into place you can simply cut the excess strapping off.
This dispenser is used in commercial and industrial warehouses, factories and workshops where there is high use of polyester strapping.
It’s also incredibly easy to move around and carry when needed and once you have used up a roll it can be removed and replaced with ease.
Much like the dispenser stand mentioned previously you can store rolls of polyester strapping for easy and convenient access, however this mobile dispenser also features a wire buckle and tool holder, making everything accessible with minimal effort.
The device is also on wheels making it incredibly easy to move to the required location when needed.
Like the previous two dispensers this is slightly heavier at 12kg but is very well suited to holding and dispensing extruded polyester strapping.
It also features a brake which stops the drum of strapping from unwinding when not in use. Great for warehouses, factories and workshops.
These woven polyester strapping wheels can be used with any of the 3 above dispensers and come in several sizes:
This is very strong woven strapping which feature high break strain ratings.
Keeping building materials and transporting large or bulky goods safely and securely is a priority amongst all companies, with the extruded polyester strapping.
Buckles for woven polyester strapping (box of )
These small but necessary items are used every day for strapping materials, packages and goods, they come in 3 sizes
The boxes come with 1,000 supplied and are made to measure for compatible reels of woven polyester strapping.
These serrated seals are perfect for extruded polyester strapping offering secure solution for your packaging.
The serrated edges mean there is less chance of the seal slipping out of place and compromising your package/materials/goods. They are available in 2 sizes and compatible: 12mm and 16mm.
Polypropylene strapping equipment is a cheaper option to polyester or steel strapping and is adequate for light to medium duty uses and is very economical.
We take a look at what products are available to you.
This strapping and banding kit is the perfect starter kit for your packaging needs, featuring:
Suited best to jobs that can be done by one person this trolley gives you everything you need in one handy place, allowing you to easily move it when needed.
Keeping items secure is important, especially when the goods leave the factory or warehouses, which is where this kit comes into its own.
There are 300 seals included in the kit measuring in at 12 x 25 mm wide, and the strapping measures in at 12mm and 800 metres long, making this either a great starter kit or refill kit.
And the best bit is when you are done you can recycle the box.
Like the seals version however this time with buckles needed to secure all sorts of packaging and features a useful handle for carrying around.
Like the strapping and seals kit the strapping is 12mm wide and 800m long, and it has 200 buckles included in the pack.
Great for starting out or refilling, as well as this, the box itself is totally recyclable.
This robust sealer is specially designed for use with metal seals on polypropylene strapping with its strong steel crimping jaw and long handles to make the job easier.
It’s also reasonably lightweight meaning it won’t weigh down your tool kit if you are on the move.
You can make this set by purchasing the -BT tensioner cutter as well.
This tensioner and cutter is perfect for securing boxes but not so much that it could damage the packaging.
The tensioner is best used for 12-19mm polypropylene strapping and allows you to manually tighten and cut strapping when required, its quick and easy to operate and is best used with the sealer (/BS).
These combo tools are all you will ever need giving you the options to adjust, give tension, crimp and cut.
Giving you an option of a regular or heavy duty ratchet tool means that whatever your packaging or strapping requirements these are bound to go above and beyond saving you time and money.
This portable dispenser is perfect for warehouses, factories and workshops. Simple to operate with a handy carry handle, as well as a brake to ensure that the strapping doesn’t untwine.
It can dispense 12mm-19mm wide strapping which means it is suitable for a wide range of packaging tasks.
Much like the dispenser mentioned previously, it is easy to use with a brake to stop the strapping unwinding and a handle.
The difference with this one is that it also has a tray for holding strapping seals, buckles or other tools meaning that you won’t have to reach far when you are in the middle of a job.
This pallet probe with trolley is designed to make your life and packaging a whole lot easier!
Being able to pass the strapping under the pallet for additional security means it takes away a big challenge when securing materials or goods.
It also features a large tray which is ideal for holding your seals and buckles meaning you can you do your job quickly and efficiently.
These 12mm polypropylene strapping reels are great either as a starter kit or refills and can be used on dispensers and trolleys to make use of them easier.
The strapping is also available in three colours, you can choose from: White, Black and Blue.
This box of metal seals is ideal for use with 12mm polypropylene strapping, which is used in warehouses, factories and workshops. With 1,000 seals in a box making this ideal as a starter kit or as a refill.
Plastic edge protectors are designed to be placed underneath the strapping to stop from damaging the packaging, goods or materials contained within which can easily happen when shipping large or bulky items.
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These are particularly suited to double stacked pallets and are made from cost effective plastic. They are perforated so can be easily torn off when needed.
It is a reel of 500.
This is our strongest strapping equipment available, suitable for all manner of environments and industries and offering a super secure way to package goods.
Steel strapping is ideal for heavy duty packing jobs, although it can be difficult to use at times.
With this kit you will have everything you need to do the job right at your fingertips, this includes:
The mobile dispenser also features a handy tray where you can store tools and seals so they are easy to each and not causing any potential hazards.
This tool is perfect for sealing your steel strapping in place.
You can order the sealer tool in 3 sizes: 13mm, 16mm, 19mm as each sized strapping will need a different seal size.
The beauty of these cutting shears is that they can be used on different sized steel strapping meaning you will only need one in your tool kit.
When you are cutting steel strapping it can be dangerous as the steel strapping can spring back and cause injury, these safety shearers stop the possibility of that happening.
While little training is needed to operate, it is worth noting that staff need to use these properly to reduce any accidents
The tensioner tool is a designed to fasten the strapping at just the right amount to hold the goods and packaging in place and be totally secure during its transit.
These are lightweight and can be used for steel strapping between 13mm and 19mm.
There is other equipment needed to carry out strapping from start to finish however this will be a great addition to your tools.
This unique tool offers a quick and more efficient way to make sure your goods are safe and secure when they are in transit.
As it is seal free it means that it can decrease the amount of time spent strapping and increase productivity.
The hydraulic system tensioning systems allows for tightening and tensioned restrained whilst the strapping is cut and sealed.
This great tool means you can secure your strapping without the use of a seal as it simply crimps the steel strapping together.
This saves you on space and money as you will not have to purchase seals. Not on that but the combination tool works on strapping between 13mm and 19mm.
Much like previous mobile dispenser trolleys, however this one is designed specifically to take wound steel strapping.
It features an easy dispensing and retrieval system so any strapping that hasn’t been used can easily be wound back on and stored conveniently.
Also features a handy tray for tools or seals and rubber tyres to provide easy manoeuvrability.
Used for heavy duty and demanding industrial or commercial jobs such has heavy machinery, wooden boxes or palletised loads. You can choose from 13mm, 16mm or 19mm widths and each reel is at least 335 metres long.
Also great to use on dispensers, and ideal as a starter reel or as a refill.
These metal seals are designed for use with 13mm, 16mm and 19mm steel strapping, there are seals per box.
Used mainly in industrial and commercial warehouses and factories.
The tarpaulin cords are great for securing bulky loads or packages.
The cords are colour coordinated depending on strength you need from light weight through to the more heavy duty jobs. There is a set of 12 pieces per pack, and contains: 4 x 310mm cords (550mm max stretch) 4 x 440mm cords (800mm max stretch) 4 x 600mm cords (mm max stretch)
For use with providing extra layer of protection on cargo and goods when they are being transporting from point A to point B. These are mould and mildew proofed and is available in green and blue colours.
Also great for gardens, garages, workshops as well as industrial and commercial areas.
When it comes to securing large packages, strapping is often the most effective solution.
We’ve given you a guide to strapping machines before which covers the differences in the machines, but how much do you know about strapping itself? This guide will help you understand the different types of strapping, what each type of strapping is used for and
Strapping bands are the strong ‘ribbons’ that you often see around boxes or pallets. They keep goods tightly in the package and make sure they don’t get separated or damaged in transit. Its origins date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when industries sought stronger and more efficient ways to secure goods for transport. Before strapping, ropes and metal wires were commonly used to bundle and stabilize shipments, but these methods were often unreliable and prone to breaking under heavy loads. By the mid-20th century, advancements in materials led to the development of polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) strapping. These plastic strapping materials gained popularity in industries ranging from logistics to agriculture. Today, strapping continues to evolve with high-strength composites and automated strapping machines, improving efficiency and sustainability in global trade and transportation.
This is dictated by what material the strapping is made of. In our range there are 5 types of strapping. These are paper, polypropylene (PP), corded/textile, polyester and steel. Each type has its own advantages and best use-cases depending on its properties. For example, polypropylene strapping has the lowest cost and is one of the most popular variants in the packaging world. It is made of a type of plastic with a relief structure for more grip. The strongest type is steel strapping: ideal for the construction sector, for example.
In the table below you can see how the different types of strapping compare:
MaterialProperties
Here are a few common FAQs about strapping
PP band is much more elastic than the other types. After stretching, the band will want to revert to its original length. However, it also has the tendency to ‘relax’ after a while (to remain stretched). It then loses some of its elasticity (± 35% after 2 weeks). This makes it less effective in the long term.
PP strap is less resistant to UV light. This light is detrimental to the quality and colour. White straps in particular suffer from this.
All strapping serves the same approximate purpose: it’s used to band together products or to hold a package securely shut. By using strapping, you can facilitate transport and make it safer to move products on pallets. Which strapping you should use will depend upon what it is you’re attempting to strap up.
As a rough steer, here is what each type of strapping is best used for:
You’ll need more than the strapping itself to get to work on those packages. Once it’s applied, how do you tighten your band and what do you use to secure the ends? Well, that requires some additional tools. First, let’s talk about how to strap products manually. Using a manual strapping tool has got the lowest cost of goods associated but will be more intense on manpower and time. You will need to use one of these basic tools: buckles or seals but Remember! A buckle is only suitable for a strap made of PP (polypropylene) or textile, while a seal can be used for a strap made of PP, polyester or steel.
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Seal
Did you know… you can also strap manually using a paper strapping band?
For strapping in larger quantities, you will be best served by using a strapping machine. When it straps a package, the ends of the strapping band are welded together which undoubtedly provides you with the strongest closure and with minimal manpower needed. When you strap by machine, it is best to use a plastic strap with a relief structure (PP or polyester). The side with the deepest relief should always be placed upwards in the machine. This allows the strap to melt and adhere better. The two main types of strapping machine are either the large singular units or handheld models.
Hand strapping machinesThese devices have the highest working capacity and can be used vertically and horizontally.Want to see an example of the GTSMART in motion? Check out our video below!
Did you know… we have a guide to Strapping Machines that can help you decide which machine is the best fit for you, complete with a comparative spec product guide.
While all you need to strap a package is the roll of strapping and the tool to seal it, there are a few accessories that help improve usability significantly.
Corner profiles and corner protectors are essential for protecting goods when strapping pallets. Corner profiles help distribute the tension created by the strapping band, preventing it from cutting into the products while also adding stability to the pallet load. They also ensure that the strapping bands stay in place more securely. On the other hand, corner protectors are used only at specific corner points where the strapping band might cause damage, making them ideal for securing smaller packages.
In addition to protective accessories, specialized tools improve the efficiency and safety of strapping. Steel strapping shears are designed to hold the strapping securely while cutting, reducing the risk of it snapping back and causing injuries. A strapping dispenser makes handling strapping rolls much easier by allowing users to move and unroll them efficiently. Many dispensers also feature a built-in container for storing additional tools, making the strapping process more organized and convenient.
At RAJA, we’re always striving to improve our service and our product offering. If you have any additional questions about how to strap your products or pallets, get in touch or leave a comment down below. We’re here to help you exceed your goals!