Strapping Systems
Our packaging experts are skilled at auditing a variety of strapping processes and can suggest the right strap for your unique application – whether it's steel, polyester, or polypropylene. Is your strapping process automated? Automating your strapping process cuts down on labor costs and increases efficiency. We can provide hands-on training for your team upon installation of new strapping equipment. Find out if your product is suited for a strapping application and let the experts at Morrisette do the heavy lifting for you!
Product Snapshot
At a Glance
Strapping is one of the most crucial steps in the packaging process, and is often overlooked. Strapping is a quick, economical, and easy way to keep your products secure throughout the shipping process.
Types & Materials
Polypropylene
Tensile strength 75%
Shock absorbency 65%
Elongation 37%
Recovery 95%
Versatility 87%
Economic 85%
Polyester
Tensile strength 77%
Shock absorbency 60%
Elongation 77%
Recovery 30%
Versatility 35%
Economic 74%
Steel
Tensile strength 100%
Shock absorbency 45%
Elongation 30%
Recovery 37%
Versatility 50%
Most products are available in a variety of strengths, widths, colors, and coil lengths.
Benefits
Polypropylene
Can be custom printed
Suitable for light or heavy duty applications
Recyclability option
Most economical
Controlled elongation feature
XL coils available
Polyester
Corrosion-resistant
Recyclable
Ease of handling
Less risk of injury
Less pressure on edges
Steel
Corrosion-resistant
UV resistant
Extremely strong break strength
Rigidity
Applications
Polypropylene
Corrugated
Pallets
Products on pallets
Paperboard
Woodworking
Pharmaceuticals
Polyester
Lumber
PVC pipe
Brick
Block
Heavy material
Metal working
Steel
Concrete
Heavy duty machinery
Mill rolls of paper
Steel plates
L-beams
Equipment
Strapping requires tools for proper tensioning, sealing, and cutting. Our dedicated team will help you decide which form of equipment is the right fit for your product, space, and budget.
Hand Tools
Combination pneumatic tools tensioners, sealers, and cutters
Battery operated combination tools to apply polyester and polypropylene strapping
Manual tensioners and sealers
Automated equipment
Semi-automatic power strapping machines
Fully automatic power strapping systems
In-line integration