P.E.T. Strap

PET Strapping for Securing and Unitising Loads

PET strapping, also called polyester strapping, is the heavy-duty plastic strap that holds palletised and bundled loads together through handling and transport. It is a lightweight alternative to steel strapping that retains tension well, so a load stays tight from the dispatch dock to delivery. Premium Packaging supplies PET strapping in bulk to manufacturing, warehousing, building supply and logistics operations across Australia, delivered from our Sydney base.

Specifications

• Widths: 12mm, 16mm, 19mm and 25mm, so you can match the strap to the load.
• Thickness: 0.7mm, 0.9mm and 1.0mm, with thicker strap for heavier loads.
• Surface: embossed or smooth finish.
• Colour: green.
• Core: 400mm, with roll length varying by width and thickness.
• Application: by hand tools or with semi and fully automatic strapping heads.

A Lightweight Alternative to Steel

For many loads that once needed steel, PET strapping now does the job. It is far lighter to handle and store, it does not rust or stain the goods, and it has no sharp edges, which makes it safer for staff to apply and remove. Just as important, PET retains tension as a load settles, so it keeps its hold rather than going slack the way some straps do. For the very heaviest, rigid loads, steel strapping still has its place, but for most palletised and bundled freight PET is the practical choice.

Embossed or Smooth

The surface finish affects how the strap runs through tools. Embossed strap has a textured surface that grips well in tensioners and friction-weld heads and helps reduce slippage during application. Smooth strap is an alternative finish for setups suited to it. If you are not sure which finish matches your tool, our team can advise.

Where PET Strapping Is Used

• Unitising and palletising, holding cartons and product secure on a pallet for transport
• Bundling, tying together boxes, timber, building materials and other loads
• Securing heavy or rigid goods, where a strong strap is needed to keep the load intact
• Manufacturing and dispatch, on hand or automatic strapping lines running at volume

Choosing the Right PET Strap

Match the width and thickness to the weight and rigidity of the load, since heavier loads need a wider, thicker strap to hold tension without failing. Match the finish and core to your tool, and choose a roll length that suits your throughput so you are not changing rolls too often. PET strapping is applied with a tensioner and secured with PET strap seals or a friction-weld tool. Our team can help you match the strap, seals and tool to your loads and volumes.

Order PET Strapping for Your Business

Choose the width, thickness and finish that suit your loads, and order the strap with its seals and the rest of the strapping range from one supplier with Australia-wide delivery. Strapping works alongside pallet wrap to secure a load fully. Per-roll pricing reduces on larger quantities, and recurring supply can be arranged. If you are not sure which specification suits your operation, our packaging specialists can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PET strapping used for?

PET strapping secures and unitises loads for transport, holding palletised cartons together and bundling items such as timber and building materials. It is a strong, lightweight alternative to steel strapping.

What widths and thicknesses does PET strap come in?

Our PET strap comes in 12mm, 16mm, 19mm and 25mm widths and 0.7mm, 0.9mm and 1.0mm thicknesses, in embossed or smooth finishes, on a 400mm core. Wider, thicker strap suits heavier loads.

What is the difference between PET strap and steel strapping?

PET strap is lightweight, retains tension, has no sharp edges and does not rust, which makes it safer to handle and suitable for most palletised and bundled loads. Steel strapping is reserved for the heaviest, rigid loads.

What is the difference between embossed and smooth PET strap?

Embossed strap has a textured surface that grips well in tensioners and friction-weld heads and helps reduce slippage. Smooth strap is an alternative finish for setups suited to it. Match the finish to your tool.

Can PET strap be applied by machine?

Yes. PET strap can be applied by hand tools or with semi and fully automatic strapping heads, so it suits both manual benches and automated strapping lines.