Plastic/Polyester Strapping
Plastic/polyester strapping is the becoming the most popular way to strap your products. PET strap is safer than steel and has many advantages over the steel strap that is still being used. Lumber manufacturers, brick, block and other heavy loads are easily converting to plastic strap. Listed below are a few of the advantages of plastic vs steel strap.  There are many reasons why you see brick, block, steel products secured with polyester strap vs steel strap,

1. Safety  Plastic strap (polyester) will avoid many of the injuries related to steel strap.  Less injuries to the eyes and hands occurs to your workers who apply the strap.  Your customers who receive the product also prefer the plastic vs steel because of same injuries that occur when removing the strap. Safer products are more productive
2. Cost  Plastic strap (polyester) is significantly less expensive than steel strap.  Savings can be realized up to 40% or more.  The weight per coil is approximately 40% less allowing additional savings on freight. Call for free cost per foot analysis of plastic vs steel.
3. Load Integrity  Plastic strap (polyester) will stretch to conform to your loads.  There will be less damage to your product and a superior grip to hold your products. Plastic strap will retain tension and avoid problems with strap no staying tight. No more loose straps!
4. Rust  Plastic strap (polyester) will not rust as steel strap will.  Air and moisture can quickly rust steel banding. A better looking package enhances your companys image
   
5. Strength  Polyester strap is similar in break strength to steel strap and also can resist shock better than steel strap Broken straps porduce damaged loads