When Should I Switch to Polyester (PET) Strapping?

Among the strong strapping options - such as steel, woven, composite, and polyester (PET) -  polyester strapping is by far the most cost effective when comparing straps with the same breaking strain.

We’ve listed 4 comparable strapping in terms of breaking strain

These are using current retail prices(July 2024) and not factoring the cost per buckle or seal with add considerably to woven and composite.

As you can see, PET strapping is much cheaper per metre compared to the other options, and when used with a battery-powered friction weld tool, there's no additional cost for seals. 

So to justify a battery powered strapping tool you can use the following benchmarks:

Cost of strapping

If you’re spending over $5000 per year on steel, woven or composite, then you could look at the cost with Polyester. The MPS team of sales reps can help you calculate the cost savings and benefits if its worth it for you.

Cost of seals and buckles

If you’re using steel strapping seals or buckles then they add a significant cost to each strap you do. Factor these into the cost of strapping vs PET strapping with a battery tool.  

Speed and ease of application

There is no faster way to apply strap to palletised goods - to show you the difference, we've put together the below video where we do 3 straps in under 30 seconds. The ease and effortlessness of the tools makes it so easy. 

Strapping Consistently

The problem with manually tensing goods is that it requires significant effort and most strapping needs to be stretched tightly to secure items safely. If it's not done correctly, the strap or pack may become loose, leading to potential issues. With a battery-powered PET strapping tool, tension is applied consistently and effortlessly, ensuring a secure hold every time. 

We hope you found this blog helpful in selecting if a battery powered strapping tool is right for you