| Properly tensioned packaging will ensure that | | | | want to cut with the tensioner, and it will |
| packages are unable to come loose in transit, | | | | create an accurate break in the strap. Having |
| and will therefore prevent accidental damage | | | | precision made strapping tools that are |
| occurring. The best way to correctly package | | | | designed for the job at hand will make tying |
| objects to properly protect them is with | | | | up large packages and parcels much simpler |
| heavy duty straps that are fitted correctly. | | | | and give a better result. Rather than risking |
| Using the correct strapping tools to tension | | | | the items in the bundle coming apart when |
| and cut the material to the right size will | | | | they are being delivered due to a weak link |
| allow for a much better and more resilient | | | | in the packaging process, it is an excellent |
| fit that will stay in place throughout the | | | | idea to use the right strapping tools to get |
| journey. When fastening up a bundle, the | | | | the packaging stage completely right. This |
| first stage is to make sure that use the | | | | will avoid unnecessary returns if things go |
| correct tool to make sure that the straps are | | | | wrong during distribution. A cleanly cut |
| completely tight and in place. A ratchet | | | | strap that has been properly tensioned into |
| tensioner can be fitted onto the length of | | | | place and fastened securely may not be the |
| the strap and then will pull things into | | | | most glamorous part of any production |
| place properly. Reliability and a firm grip | | | | process, but as with all areas of |
| are necessary characteristics of a tensioner, | | | | manufacturing, it is important. Getting every |
| and the best models feature a feed wheel that | | | | stage right and completing the work to the |
| locks into place as it is tightened. Once the | | | | highest possible standard is what best |
| package has been fully tightened so that it | | | | demonstrates the capability of a workforce |
| is snug, it is important to use the right | | | | and ensures that a business develops the kind |
| strapping tool to seal the joints into place. | | | | of reputation it can be proud of. Using the |
| This can be done with a sealer. When the | | | | correct strapping tools to tension and cut |
| strap is correctly aligned and tight, simply | | | | the material to the right size will allow for |
| crimp it between the powerful jaws of the | | | | a much better and more resilient fit that |
| sealer and the two ends will be joined | | | | will stay in place throughout the journey. |
| firmly. The final stage of the process is to | | | | Using specialist strapping tools that are |
| cut off any excess material in order to avoid | | | | hard wearing and built to last will ensure |
| having it snag on loose edges and come | | | | that you are able to guarantee consistency in |
| unfastened in transit. This is more likely to | | | | your output over time, and give you something |
| happen with plastic satraps, but can happen | | | | that you can rely on. |
| with metal ones too if you are not careful. | | | | |
| You can either use a specialist strapping | | | | Easyrack.org for more information on material |
| tool designed for cutting, or apply | | | | handling equipment or strapping machines |
| additional pressure onto the place where you | | | | please visit us. |