Paper Strapping

An Eco-Friendly alternative to plastic strapping, reducing your plastic usage and carbon footprint. 

Paper strapping is a complete recyclable alternative to polypropylene plastic strapping and has been designed to be used in automatic or semi-automatic production operations.

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Paper Strapping

Paper strapping is a paper alternative polypropylene plastic strapping to strap and bundle parcel and products in an environmentally way. Conventional polypropylene strapping is recyclable but in reality, it rarely does. With the paper strapping being made of paper biodegrades quickly when in landfill or when it isn’t disposed of properly.

Paper strapping is deigned to be used with automatic or semi-automatic strapping machines. The strappings requires less energy to apply than its plastic counterparts and will work in the same machines with the same settings.

For more infomation, contact the Test Valley team on 01264 598 400

Plastic Strapping

Polypropylene Hand Strapping for manual application, available in various thicknesses and strengths and is applied using a tensioner and sealed using plastic or metal buckles.

Code Dimensions Colour Box Qty Breaking Strain
PR130 12mm x 2000m Black 2 130 kilos
PR180 12mm x 1500m Black 2 180 kilos
PR260 12mm x 1000m Black 2 260 kilos
PR300 12mm x 1000m Black 2 310 kilos

Polypropylene Machine Strapping is wound on a cardboard core. Suitable for all semi and fully automatic strapping machines. Resistant to abrasion, moisture, chemicals, ageing and scuffing yet flexible enough to mould over edges and rough surfaces – making it ideal for shipping and export.

Code Dimensions Colour Box Qy Breaking Strain
TENSO0955B 9mm x 4000m Blue 2 130 kilos
TENSO1255B 12mm x 3000m Blue 2 130 kilos
TENSO1255W 12mm x 3000m White 2 130 kilos
Plastic Strapping Tools

We supply static and mobile strapping dispenser trolleys, tensioners, sealers and combination tools. if you have a high output of products that need strapping, then we can supply friction weld tools which are battery operated.

Code  Description  Notes
PMD Mobile Dispenser Stand – for hand strap reels Avaliable with next day delivery 
PSD Static Dispenser Stand – For Hand Strap Reels  Avaliable with next day delivery 
SPC12 Standard Combination Tool for Polyprop Strap Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
C3014 Strapping Sealer Avaliable with next day delivery 
P380 Heavy Duty Strapping Tensioner Avaliable with next day delivery 
Plastic Strapping Protectors

This damage reduction product is designed to spread pressure caused by tight plastic strapping. This product is known to reduce breakages from plastic strapping digging into cartons or delicate surfaces.

Code Size Box Qty  Colour 
CP1 19 x 25mm 1000 Black
CP2 29 x 40mm 1000 Black
Woven Polyester Strapping

Woven Polyester Strapping has very high tensile strength and is more absorbent to dynamic stress. It can be retensioned if the load settles and has no sharp edges to affect the load.

This strap is much lighter and easier to handle than steel strapping and it very versatile and can be used in multiple ways on virtually any material.

Does require protective clothing to use.

Code  Dimensions Colour Box Qty Breaking Strain 
NSAW65 19mm x 500m White 3 750 kilos
Steel Strapping

Steel strapping/banding reels are mainly used to help secure items on pallets or on wooden cases. The strapping is easy to use when being used in conjunction with specialist tools that are available to order through Test Valley Packaging. This is the toughest type of strapping for the most demanding industrial jobs.

Oscillating Steel Strapping

Code Dimensions  Coil Weight 
OSS19 19 x 0.5mm 50 kg

Ribbon Wound Steel Strapping

Code Dimensions  Coil Weight
SS13 13 x 0.5mm 20 kg
SS16 16 x 0.5mm 25 kg
SS19 19 x 0.5mm 30 kg
Steel Strapping Tools

Steel strapping equipment for tensioning, sealing and dispensing, available for delivery within 3-4 working days.

Code  Description  Notes 
LFW-292 Feedwheel tensioning tool for steel strap, 13-19mm up to 0.8 Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
OWM Mobile Oscillating Steel Strapping Dispenser 13 – 19mm wide Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
SD32 RIBBONWOUND DISPENSER Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
SSC06 STEEL STRAP CUTTER Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
TLS20 STRAPPING TENSIONER – UP TO 19MM WIDTHS Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
TS19 PRO-SERIES TS SEALER  19MM CAPACITY Avaliable with 3-4 day lead time 
Seals and Buckles

Lapover Seals are used to join steel strapping in a secure manner and is used in conjunction with various sealing equipment.

Code Size  Spec Box Qty Lead Time 
LAP19 19 x 25mm Seals for steel strap  2000 Next Day 

Snap seals provide a strong joint when securing loads with steel strapping.

Code Size  Spec Box Qty Lead Time 
1925SS 19 x 25mm Snap Seals for steel strap  1000 Next Day 

Strapping Seals are placed over the overlapping strap ends either during or after tensioning the strapping and close with a strapping sealer.

Code Size  Spec Box Qty Lead Time 
S12LO 12 x 30mm Metal Semi-open strapping seals 2000 Next Day
S12SO 12 x 25mm Metal Semi-open strapping seals 2000 Next Day
KON13 13 x 30mm Metal serrated strapping seals 1000 Next Day

Buckles are supplied in plastic or metal, the strapping is threaded through the buckles and tensioned to secure the load.

Code Size  Spec Box Qty Lead Time 
BK13 13mm width  Steel Strapping Buckles 1000 Next Day 
BK16 16mm width  Steel Strapping Buckles 1000 Next Day 
PB2B 12mm width  Plastic Strapping Buckles 1000 3-4 working days 

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