Pallet Straps & Securing Equipment

To strap something to a pallet, position your load securely, then thread strapping material around the load and pallet. Use a tensioner tool to tighten the strap, then apply a buckle, seal, or friction-weld closure to lock it in place. Strapping protectors can be placed at load edges to prevent strap cutting into the product.

Pallet strapping is the process of securing goods to a pallet using bands of polypropylene, polyester, or steel material. It unitizes the load to prevent shifting, tipping, or damage during transport and storage. Strapping can be applied by hand using manual tools or automatically using strapping machines, depending on volume and application requirements.

Polypropylene (PP) strapping is lighter and lower cost, ideal for light- to medium-duty pallet unitization, carton bundling, and print or publishing applications. Polyester (PET) strapping offers higher tensile strength and better retained tension, making it suitable for heavier loads. Both are available in hand and machine grades for flexible application.

Hand strapping a pallet requires a tensioner to tighten the strap, a sealer or crimper to apply metal seals or buckles, and the strapping material itself. Combination battery-powered tools can tension and seal in a single step. Strapping protectors and edge guards help protect both the strap and the load at contact points.

Yes, polypropylene strapping is available in machine grade specifically for use with automatic and semi-automatic strapping machines from brands like Signode, Mosca, Strapack, and Samuel. Machine grade PP strapping is engineered for consistent feed, tension, and sealing in high-throughput production and warehouse environments.

Pallet strapping is used across distribution and warehousing, manufacturing, print and publishing, lumber and agricultural processing, beverage and CPG, and 3PL and logistics operations. Any industry that ships or stores palletized goods relies on strapping to keep loads unitized, stable, and secure throughout the supply chain.