Palletizing cardboard boxes, bundling light parcels, or securing packages in standard logistics operations requires strapping that tensions quickly, is safe to handle, and keeps goods stable during transport without adding weight or handling complications. This polypropylene (PP) strapping—also called plastic strapping or packing strap—is manufactured from professional-grade virgin polypropylene, available in widths of 5, 9, 12, 15, and 19 mm for manual and automatic use, and is the baseline logistics format for light and medium loads.
Key Benefits
- Balanced tension and elasticity: polypropylene maintains clamping force on the load while absorbing slight settling of the package without loosening, which is key in road transport with vibration.
- Operational safety: lightweight plastic material, with no sharp edges or dangerous whiplash when cut, reducing the risk of injury compared to steel strapping.
- Versatile for manual and automatic use: works with manual strapping tools (tensioner + metal or plastic seal), semi-automatic machines, and arch strapping machines with friction-weld sealing.
- Virgin polypropylene with uniform gauge: thickness and width controlled along every meter of the coil, preventing thinner areas that yield under tension and break the strapping cycle.
- Complete range of widths: from 5 mm for high-speed automatic machines to 19 mm for heavy manual loads, covering the entire spectrum of light and medium palletizing.
Typical Applications and Uses
- Palletizing corrugated cardboard boxes in logistics warehouses and distribution centers.
- Bundling light parcels for consolidated shipments, courier services, and e-commerce.
- Security sealing of large boxes for domestic transit and regional export.
- Securing bundles of light piping, plastic profiles, and moldings in hardware and construction.
Quality and Durability
Budget PP strapping fails on two points: recycled polypropylene loses tension within a few hours because its elastic memory is degraded, and irregular gauge causes the strap to break as it passes through the seal. This strapping is manufactured from virgin polypropylene and holds tight tolerances in width and thickness, which translates into fewer breaks on the line, fewer stoppages from machine jams, and pallets that arrive with the same tension they left with.
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| Material and construction | |
|---|---|
| Material | Virgin polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Black |
| Edges | Rounded, anti-cut |
| Mandrel material | Cardboard |
| Embossing | Yes (both sides) |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Strap width | 12 mm (1/2 in) |
| Internal mandrel dimensions | 406 mm (16 in) diameter and 152 mm (6 in) wide |
| Strap thickness | 0.7 mm (0.028 in) |
| Spool length | 2100 m (6890 ft) |
| Gross weight | 17.2 kg (38 lb) |
| Net weight | 16.0 kg (35 lb) |
| Strength and performance | |
| Break strength | > 140 kg (309 lb) |
| Durability and protection | |
| UV protection | Yes (high) |
| Certifications | SGS, ISO and RoHS |
| Coil: Width | 38.0 cm (14.96 in) |
|---|---|
| Coil: Height | 17.0 cm (6.69 in) |
| Coil: Depth | 38.0 cm (14.96 in) |
| Coil: Weight | 11.0 kg |
Official MAXTENS warranty
What's covered
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
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