Composite Cord Strapping

Composite strapping offers distinct advantages over polypropylene and polyester strapping. Although polypropylene is a cost-effective solution for lightweight loads, composite strapping is much stronger and more durable and can handle much heavier loads. Polypropylene also doesn’t have an environmentally resistant polymer coating like composite strapping, so it is unsuitable for outdoor applications.

Composite cord strapping offers superior tensile strength and better resistance to heavy impact and tension than polyester strapping. However, polyester strapping has a smoother, low-friction surface that prevents jamming in automated applications. Composite strapping, by contrast, performs best in manual or semi-automated settings where its rugged durability and re-tensioning tolerances are valuable.

While composite strapping is incredibly strong, it may not achieve the absolute tensile strength of steel strapping for the heaviest or sharp-edged loads. Additionally, even though its polymer coating resists environmental conditions, it can be susceptible to wear over time in highly abrasive conditions.

Composite strapping also requires manual tools and steel buckles for secure application, which may be less efficient than the fully automated systems designed for polyester or polypropylene strapping.