CHOOSE PROPER STRAPPING

How to determine the correct strapping.

Steel:

• Pallet weight in excess of 2500 lbs.
• Sharp Edges
• Non-compressible loads.

Polyester:

• Pallet weights up to 2500 lbs.
• Non-compressible or moderate settling loads.
• When polypropylene has failed. i.e. loads shifting or breaking

Polypropylene:

• Pallet weighs up to 2500 lbs.
• Moderate settling loads.
• Most palletizing of corrugated boxes.

What is the correct strap for you?  Do the math!

• Weight of Pallet x 1.5
• # of Straps Used = Recommended Tensile Strength

Example: Pallet Weighs 1100 lbs and 3 straps are used.

• 1100 lbs. x 1.5 
• 3 = 550 lbs. Tensile/Break Strength Required

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