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The KwikStrap range offers multiple variations of premium strapping. But, how do you know which type of strapping will work best for your business? This guide will provide an overview of each type available and what tools will enhance their performance, in order to help you make an informed decision.

From KwikStrap Steel Strapping, to KwikStrap Polypropylene, KwikStrap Composite, KwikStrap Cross-Woven, KwikStrap Corded and finally, to KwikStrap Extruded Polyester Strapping. Our range will ensure you receive the ideal strapping to suit your application.

KwikStrap Extruded Polyester Strapping (PET) is a strong and safe alternative to steel strapping. Characterised by its excellent mechanical properties such as high shear strength and outstanding elongation. If you're looking for ultimate load stability, KwikStrap PET is the way forward, it's as strong as steel, very user-friendly, shock resistant and has increased tensile strength.

Investing in KwikStrap PET offers huge environmental benefits as it is made entirely from recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable itself.

Industries and Applications:

KwikStrap Polyester has proven its capabilities in the construction, timber, steel, paper, corrugated, can, bottling and brick industries.

Additional Equipment Required:

KwikStrap Polyester strapping can be secured using serrated seals or galvanised buckles.


Tools Required:

Apply KwikStrap PET strapping with standard tensioners, heavy-duty tensioners, offset sealers and combination strapping tools.

tools for extruded polyester strapping

All-In-One Tools & Machinery for Increased Efficiency & Time-Saving:

Make strapping easier and use a Battery Operated Friction Weld Strapping Tool to quickly and efficiently strap your goods. This fantastic tool eliminates the need for seals and buckles, as the tool will bond the strapping together and become part of the strapping. A friction-welded seal ensures excellent retained tension for parcels and pallet loads.

KwikStrap Corded Polyester Strapping (also known as cord strap) is manufactured from high-tenacity non-woven yarns, bonded by a hot melt adhesive. Our Bondmarked cord strapping is as strong as steel strapping but weighs 75% less.

Industries and Applications:

Most commonly used in the timber, sawmill, fencing, lumber and scaffolding industries.

Additional Equipment Required:

KwikStrap Corded Strapping can be secured with galvanised KwikStrap Buckles which offer 10-20% increased buckle efficiency over generic galvanised buckles on the market.

KwikStrap Cross-Woven Polyester Strapping is a variation of corded and composite strapping, manufactured from high tenacity yarns in a closely woven structure. A cost-effective strapping option and very user-friendly, KwikStrap woven strapping is shock absorbent and re-tensionable.

Industries and Applications:

KwikStrap CW is used in many load securing applications, for exporting heavy goods and bundling heavy industrial items, such as timber, bricks and textiles.

Additional Equipment Required:

KwikStrap Cross Woven Strapping can be secured with KwikStrap Buckles which are also referred to as phosphate or sherardised buckles.

KwikStrap Composite Polyester Strapping is the latest innovation in strapping technologies, manufactured from high tenacity woven yarns with a polymer coating, to provide outstanding strength and durability. KwikStrap composite strapping is waterproof and UV resistant.

Industries and Applications:

Commonly used in the engineering, scaffolding and timber industries to bundle and palletise loads. Ideal for securing goods and loads of any shape or size.

Additional Equipment Required:

KwikStrap Composite Strapping can be secured with galvanised KwikStrap Buckles which are manufactured from high tensile galvanised steel wire.

tuffstrap crosswoven

Tools Required for All KwikStrap Polyester Variations - Corded, Cross Woven and Composite:

Apply polyester strapping with standard and heavy-duty strapping tensioners.

polyester strapping tensioners

KwikStrap Polypropylene Strapping (PP) is a high-strength, premium brand of strapping, embossed for additional grip and seal efficiency. Supplied in black strapping on a plastic reel or in white, yellow, blue and black on a cardboard core, KwikStrap is very versatile and ideal for strapping parcels, bundles and pallets.

Industries & Applications:

Ideal for many applications, with proven performance in the timber, steel, meat and fish processing, corrugated, can, brick and bottle industries.

Additional Equipment Required:

KwikStrap Polypropylene can be secured using galvanised buckles, plastic buckles, standard seals or serrated seals.

Tools Required:

Tensioners, standard and offset sealers and all-in-one combination strapping tools.

All-In-One Tools for Increased Efficiency & Time-Saving:

A friction weld tool such as the Battery Operated Friction Weld Strapping Tool, eliminates the need for seals and buckles, as the tool will bond the strapping together, thus becoming part of the strapping. A friction-welded seal ensures excellent retained tension for parcels and pallet loads. 

Strapping machines

Strapping Machines for PP Strapping:

Or completely transform your strapping process and upgrade to a semi-automatic or automatic strapping machine! We have a range of automatic and semi-automatic high-performance strapping machines which are not only very easy to use, but are very time and cost-efficient.

KwikStrap Steel Strapping is renowned worldwide for strength, durability and performance and is available in a variety of widths and thicknesses. Choose from either ribbon wound or oscillation wound steel strapping. Ideal for bundling, the key benefits of KwikStrap Steel Strapping are unbeatable load stability, ultimate load security and prevention of splitting on sharp edges.

Industries and Applications:

Steel strapping is the ultimate solution for securing heavy consignments, for example, banding metal, baling wire and bricks.



Additional Equipment Required:

KwikStrap Steel Strapping can be secured using a snap-on seal or a lapover seal.

Tools Required:

Round pack tensioners, flat pack tensioners, sealers and cutters.

All-In-One Tools for Increased Efficiency & Time-Saving:

Invest in a sealless combination tool for steel strapping, which tensions and seals in one operation. No need to use seals and separate tools.


Still unsure as to which type of strapping is best for your products and pallet loads?

No problem, our Specialist Strapping Team is here to help answer any questions you may have. If it's easier for you, we can visit you to assess your packaging processes and put together the best solutions to increase performance. 

Get in touch with us today to arrange a strapping audit & trial with a Kwikpac Strapping Specialist.

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