Shipping Strapping Supplies & Accessories

The most common strapping types are polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), and steel. PP strapping is lightweight and ideal for light-to-medium loads. Polyester strapping offers higher tension retention for heavier loads. Steel strapping is used for the heaviest or sharpest-edged loads. Take 2 Direct supplies poly strapping kits covering standard applications.

A strapping kit is a bundled set that typically includes a roll of strapping material along with the necessary accessories — such as buckles, seals, and tensioning tools — to complete strapping tasks without needing to source components separately. Take 2 Direct's Poly Strapping Kits are designed for convenient, ready-to-use pallet and load securing.

A strapping tool is a handheld or machine-mounted device used to tension, seal, or cut strapping material around a package or pallet. Types include manual tensioners, pneumatic tools, and combination tension-seal tools. Take 2 Direct offers strapping tools compatible with polypropylene and polyester strapping for hand and machine application.

Strapping buckles and seals are fasteners used to join the two ends of a strap to form a secure loop around a load. Metal seals are crimped onto overlapping strap ends using a sealer tool, while buckles are used for non-tool hand applications. They are available for PP, polyester, and steel strapping materials.

Edge protectors are rigid paperboard or foam angles placed at package or pallet edges before strapping is applied. They prevent the strap from cutting into or crushing the edge of the load, distribute strap tension evenly, and reinforce stack strength. They are available in light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, and foam versions depending on load requirements.

Strapping carts are mobile dispensers that hold strapping rolls and allow workers to move the strap supply directly to the packing or palletizing station. This reduces downtime from fetching materials, keeps the work area organized, and supports consistent strapping workflows across high-volume distribution facilities and shipping docks.