The packaging industry makes use of different types of packaging methods and strapping or banding is one of them. Strapping involves the use of special tools and specific types of straps made to be used with said tools in order to seal and attach items to pallets skids and even crates.
Strapping is mainly used in vertical and horizontal bands and thus it’s best for closing corrugated boxes and securing coils made of paper or steel. You can use it to hold down bales of textiles or any agricultural product as well as to reinforce wooden boxes and to secure packaged glass. This especially goes for stainless steel strapping and banding.
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