Description
Polypropylene & PET Strapping
At Smartlift Ireland, we supply both Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) strapping to help businesses secure, stabilise and protect loads during storage and transport. Whether you’re packaging lightweight cartons or securing heavy industrial products, our strapping solutions offer a reliable and cost-effective way to keep goods safe throughout the supply chain.
Polypropylene (PP) Strapping
PP strapping is a lightweight and economical packaging material designed for securing cartons, parcels and palletised goods. Its flexibility and ease of use make it a popular choice for daily packaging operations, while its good tensile strength helps keep loads secure in transit.
Ideal for:
- Boxes and cartons
- Newspapers and printed materials
- Food packaging
- Light to medium-weight pallets
PP Strapping Specifications
Width Options: 5mm – 19mm
Thickness: 0.35mm – 1.0mm
Break Strength: 45kg – 500kg
Elongation: 14% – 20%
Colours: Various colour options available upon request.
Benefits of PP Strapping
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Economical packaging solution
- Suitable for manual and automatic strapping systems
- Resistant to chemicals and corrosion
- Does not rust or stain products
- Fully recyclable thermoplastic material
- Durable against wear, abrasion and ageing
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Strapping
PET strapping is a high-performance polyester banding solution developed for securing heavier loads. Offering excellent strength and shock absorption, it is widely used as a safer and more cost-effective alternative to traditional steel strapping.
Ideal for:
- Timber and wood products
- Bricks and construction materials
- Metal products
- Heavy palletised goods
- Applications replacing steel strap
PET Strapping Specifications
Width Options: 7mm – 32mm
Thickness: 0.4mm – 1.5mm
Break Strength: 200kg – 1,500kg
Elongation: Typically 10% – 15%, providing excellent load retention with minimal stretch.
Colours Available: Black, Green, White, Clear, Red, Yellow, Orange and Blue
Benefits of PET Strapping
- High tensile strength for demanding applications
- Excellent alternative to steel strapping
- UV and weather resistant
- Performs well in automatic strapping equipment
- Resistant to chemicals, impacts and temperature changes
- Low creep for improved load stability
- Strong elastic memory helps maintain tension over time
- Cost-effective without compromising strength
Strapping Tools & Accessories
To help you get the most from your strapping system, Smartlift Ireland also supplies complete strapping kits, including tensioners, sealers and accessories suitable for both PP and PET strapping. For further information on our PP and PET strapping products, contact the Smartlift Ireland team today. We’ll help you find the right solution for your packaging and load-securing requirements.
