High Performance Polyester Strapping Supplier
PAC Strapping High Performance polyester strapping is engineered to provide you with a consistent, high quality product for your toughest strapping applications. Utilizing the latest in technology, our experienced manufacturing team sets rigid quality standards and maintains a relentless commitment to producing a range of polyester strap that consistently performs in the most demanding applications.
The PAC High Performance Polyester Advantage
Unlike alternative strapping products, PAC polyester combines the strength of steel strapping with the safety and economy of plastic to maximize performance. The result is a more secure load at a lower cost than many alternatives.
Some of the many advantages of PAC polyester over alternative products are:
- Split Resistance – A small nick or cut will not propagate across the width of the strap.
- High Retained Tension – The high tension capability of PAC high-performance polyester allows it to be applied tight. Once it’s on your load, it stays tight … 50% tighter than nylon and up to five times tighter than polypropylene.
- Elongation Recovery – Applied properly, PAC high-performance polyester will stretch under tension. However, most of the elongation is recovered after the initial application. The result is a strap that stays tight even when loads are shrinking and settling during transit.
- Environmentally Sound – PAC polyester is easy to recycle and nearly impervious to weather conditions.
- Not just a “cheaper” alternative to steel – For many applications, it’s a better solution. Historically, steel strapping has been the preferred choice for certain types of loads. PAC high-performance polyester is now a better alternative for many of these applications. Unlike steel, PAC polyester has “shock reserve”. This allows the strap to compensate for stresses during transit and enables it to recover so it stays tight. PAC high-performance polyester also has several other advantages over steel strapping.
- Safety – Not only is the danger of recoil injuries greatly reduced, PET coils weigh about half the weight of steel coils, reducing potential lifting injuries.
- Weather Resistant – Unlike steel, PET won’t rust. It is virtually unaffected by weather conditions and is naturally UV resistant.
- Recyclable – Easy to recycle, PAC polyester can be cut into small pieces and accumulated for recycling.
- Cost Savings – Typical steel applications that can be converted to PAC High Performance Polyester can yield savings of 25 – 50% over steel costs. Additional savings are frequently realized in labor and other costs associated with using steel strap. Paybacks on equipment and tooling can be quick and the resulting return on investment considerable.
Strapping Comparison Chart
Polypropylene | PAC High Performance Polyester |
Steel | |
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Break Strength | Moderate | High | Highest |
Working Range | Lowest | High | Highest |
Retained Tension | Fair | Good | Highest |
Elongation Recovery | High | Good | Negligible |
Heat Resistance | Fair | Good | Excellent |
Humidity Resistance | High | High | High* |
Ease of Disposal | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
* Except for rusting
Application Methods
PAC High-Performance Polyester can be applied several different ways using a variety of tools and systems, all available from PAC Strapping Products, Inc.
Manual Tools – For lower volume applications, a manual tensioner and sealer using a special serrated seal to maximize joint efficiency are a cost-effective solution.
Tool # | Strap Size |
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PST – PET | to 5/8” x .040” |
PST – HD | to 5/8” x .040” |
HD34 | to 3/4” x .050” |
TX – 114 | to 1” x .050” |
Tool # | Strap Size |
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PAC400HD | 1/2″ to .030″ |
PAC500HD | 5/8″ to .035″ |
Seals | |
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HSS – 4 | 1/2” Serrated |
HSS – 5 | 5/8” Serrated |
HSS – 6 | 3/4″ Serrated |
Tool # | Strap Size |
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ES48SJ | 1/2” to .030” |
ES58SJ | to 5/8” x .030” |
ES58SJ – HD | 5/8” .030” – 040” |
SPE48 | Symmetrical to 1/2”x.030” |
SPE58 | Symmetrical to 5/8”x.040” |
SPE68 | Symmetrical to 3/4″x.050” |
SPE68 HD | Symmetrical to 3/4”x.040″ – 20” Handles |
SPE65HD – SA | Symmetrical to 3/4″x.050″ – 25″ Handles |
Power Tools – Battery and Pneumatic – Power tools are a cost effective method of application for both higher volume and higher tension requirements. They carry several distinct advantages, including high seal joint efficiencies, consistent tension, and the cost savings associated with a friction weld vs. a mechanical seal.
Tool # | Power | Strap Size | Maximum Tension |
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APT3500 | Pneumatic | to 5/8” x.040” | 780 Lbs. |
APT401 | Pneumatic | 3/8” – 5/8” to .035” | 450 Lbs. |
APT801 |
Pneumatic |
5/8” – 3/4” to .040” | 850 Lbs. |
APT1201 | Pneumatic | 5/8” – 3/4” to .055” | 1250 Lbs. |
APT1401 | Pneumatic | 1” – 1 1/4″x .040” – .050” | 1300 Lbs. |
Tool # | Power | Strap Size | Maximum Tension |
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BT2450 | Battery | 1/2” to .030” | 550 Lbs. |
BT3920 | Battery | 1/2” – 5/8” to .035” | 700 Lbs. |
P330 | Battery | 3/4” – 1” to .060” | 1350 Lbs. |
Automatic Strapping Machines and Systems – For high volume applications, PAC can provide a range of solutions from stand-alone strappers to complete systems for pallet conveying, wrapping, and strapping. Our systems specialists can handle every aspect of your system application: design, build, installation, and maintenance.
Application Tips – Polyester Strapping
- For maximum performance, polyester strap should be tensioned to the working range (50–70% of break strength).
- Be careful not to overspecify polyester strap. Higher residual tension is often possible by applying PET at a higher tension,
not a heavier strap.
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DESCRIPTION | COLOR | AVERAGE FOOTAGE |
NOMINAL BREAK STRENGTH |
CORE SIZE | SHIPPING WT. PER COIL |
SHIPPING WT. PER 28 BOXES |
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EMBOSSED POLYESTER – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
3820426G12EB | 3/8” X .020” Emb | Green | 12500 | 425 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
4823606G72E | 1/2” X .023” Emb | Green | 7200 | 600 | 16X6 | 43 | 1250 |
4823606G90E | 1/2” X .023” Emb | Green | 9000 | 600 | 16X6 | 54 | 1558 |
4825656G72E | 1/2” X .025” Emb | Green | 7200 | 650 | 16X6 | 48 | 1390 |
4825776G72E | 1/2” X .025” Emb | Green | 7200 | 775 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
4828826G65EB | 1/2” X .028” Emb | Green | 6500 | 820 | 16X6 | 54 | 1558 |
4830706G77E | 1/2” X .030” Emb | Green | 7700 | 700 | 16X6 | 48 | 1390 |
5830116B46E | 5/8” X .030” Emb | Green | 4600 | 1100 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
58311116G49E | 5/8” X .031” Emb | Green | 4920 | 1100 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
5835136G40E | 5/8” X .035” Emb | Green | 4000 | 1300 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
5835136G42E | 5/8” X .035” Emb | Green | 4200 | 1300 | 16X6 | 54 | 1558 |
5839146G40E | 5/8” X .039” Emb | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
5840156G40E | 5/8” X .040” Emb | Green | 4000 | 1500 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
6840186G30E | 3/4” X .040” Emb | Green | 3000 | 1800 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
EMBOSSED OPAQUE POLYESTER – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
5830106G46E | 5/8” X .030” Emb | Green | 4600 | 1000 | 16X6 | 51 | 1474 |
5835136G42E | 5/8” X .035” Emb | Green | 4200 | 1300 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5835136G42EW | 5/8” X .035” Emb/Wax | Green | 4200 | 1300 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5835146G40EW-AAR | 5/8” x.035” Emb | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5840156G40E | 5/8” X .040” Emb | Green | 4000 | 1500 | 16X6 | 60 | 1726 |
5840156G40EW | 5/8” X .040” Emb/Wax | Green | 4000 | 1500 | 16X6 | 60 | 1726 |
6840196G30EW | 3/4” X .040” Emb/Wax | Green | 3000 | 1900 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
AUTOMATIC STRAPPING COMPRESSION APPLICATION – HEAT SEAL – 6X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
5835146G40 | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5835146G42 | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Green | 4200 | 1400 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
5835146G40 – AAR |
5/8” X .035” Dry | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5840166G40 – AAR | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Green | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
BRICK APPLICATIONS FOR FRICTION SEAL – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
5840146G40LB – AAR | 5/8” X .040” Lubricated | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 56 | 1614 |
BRICK APPLICATIONS FOR HEAT SEAL – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
5840146G40B | 5/8” X .040” Dry | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 56 | 1614 |
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DESCRIPTION | COLOR | AVERAGE FOOTAGE |
NOMINAL BREAK STRENGTH |
CORE SIZE | SHIPPING WT. PER COIL |
SHIPPING WT. PER 28 BOXES |
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WAXED FOR MOST FRICTION WELD APPLICATIONS – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
5830116G36W | 5/8” X .030” | Waxed Green | 3600 | 1100 | 16X6 | 41 | 1194 |
5830116G46W | 5/8” X .030” | Waxed Green | 4600 | 1100 | 16X6 | 52 | 1502 |
5835146G40W | 5/8” X .035” | Waxed Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5835146G40W – AAR | 5/8” X .035” | Waxed AAR Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5840166G40W | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed Green | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 60 | 1726 |
5840166G40W – AAR | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed AAR Green | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 60 | 1726 |
6840196G30W | 3/4” X .040” | Waxed Green | 3000 | 1900 | 16X6 | 56 | 1614 |
6840196G30W – AAR | 3/4” X .040” | Waxed AAR Green | 3000 | 1900 | 16X6 | 56 | 1614 |
6850256G24W | 3/4” X .050” | Waxed Green | 2400 | 2500 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
6850256G24W – AAR | 3/4” X .050” | Waxed AAR Green | 2400 | 2500 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
8840256G22W | 1” X .040” | Waxed Green | 2200 | 2500 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
WAXED HAND GRADE FOR MANUAL AND POWER TOOLS – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
H5835136G40W | 5/8” X .035” | Waxed Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
H5835136B40W | 5/8” X .035” | Waxed Black | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 54 | 1558 |
H5840156G40W | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed Green | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 60 | 1726 |
H5840156B40W | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed Black | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 60 | 1726 |
16X7 – 1/2 CORE JUMBO CORE – 4 COILS PER PALLET |
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5840168G11W | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed Green | 11000 | 1600 | 16X7.5 | 156 | 670 |
5840168G11W – AAR | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed/AAR Green | 11000 | 1600 | 16X7.5 | 156 | 670 |
5840168B11W | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed Black | 11000 | 1600 | 16X7.5 | 156 | 670 |
5840168B11W – AAR | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed/AAR Black | 11000 | 1600 | 16X7.5 | 156 | 670 |
68401912G176W | 3/4” X .040” | Waxed Green | 17500 | 1900 | 16X7.5 | 155 | 666 |
68401912G176W – AAR | 3/4” X .040” Lubricated | Green | 17500 | 1900 | 16X7.5 | 155 | 666 |
16X12 – SUPER JUMBO CORE – 2 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
58401612G230W |
5/8” X .040” | Waxed Green | 20000 | 1600 | 16X12 | 280 | 600 |
58401612G230W – AAR | 5/8” X .040” | Waxed/AAR Green | 20000 | 1600 | 16X12 | 280 | 600 |
5835146G40 – AAR |
5/8” X .040” | Green | 17500 | 1900 | 16X12 | 280 | 600 |
5840166G40 – AAR | 5/8” X .040” | AAR Green | 17500 | 1900 | 16X12 | 280 | 600 |
SIGNODE (TENAX) EQUIVALENT – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
4821606G90WB | 1/2” X .021” | Waxed (1818) Green | 9000 | 600 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
4828826G65WB | 1/2” X .028” | Waxed (1822) Green | 6500 | 820 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
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DESCRIPTION | COLOR | AVERAGE FOOTAGE |
NOMINAL BREAK STRENGTH |
CORE SIZE | SHIPPING WT. PER COIL |
SHIPPING WT. PER 28 BOXES |
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GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GRADE STRAPPING – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
3820506B96 | 3/8” X .020” Dry | Black | 9600 | 500 | 16X6 | 45 | 1306 |
3820506G96 | 3/8” X .020” Dry | Green | 9600 | 500 | 16X6 | 45 | 1306 |
4820606B72 | 1/2” X .020” Dry | Black | 7200 | 600 | 16X6 | 44 | 1278 |
4820606G72 | 1/2” X .020” Dry | Green | 7200 | 600 | 16X6 | 44 | 1278 |
4820606G90 | 1/2” X .020” Dry | Green | 9000 | 600 | 16X6 | 42 | 1222 |
4825776B58 | 1/2” X .025” Dry | Black | 5800 | 775 | 16X6 | 44 | 1278 |
4825776G58 | 1/2” X .025” Dry | Green | 5800 | 775 | 16X6 | 44 | 1278 |
4828826B65 | 1/2” X .028” Dry | Black | 6500 | 820 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
4828826G65 | 1/2” X .028” Dry | Green | 6500 | 820 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
5820756B57 | 5/8” X .020” Dry | Black | 5700 | 750 | 16X6 | 45 | 1306 |
5820756G57 | 5/8” X .020” Dry | Green | 5700 | 750 | 16X6 | 45 | 1306 |
5825906B44 | 5/8” X .025” Dry | Black | 4400 | 900 | 16X6 | 43 | 1250 |
5825906G44 | 5/8” X .025” Dry | Green | 4400 | 900 | 16X6 | 43 | 1250 |
5830116B36 | 5/8” X .030” Dry | Black | 3600 | 1100 | 16X6 | 41 | 1194 |
5830116G36 | 5/8” X .030” Dry | Green | 3600 | 1100 | 16X6 | 41 | 1194 |
5835146B40B | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Black | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5835146G40 | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
5835146T40 – AAR | 5/8″ X .035″ Dry Heat Seal AAR | Green | 4000 | 1400 | 16X6 | 53 | 1530 |
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GRADE STRAPPING – 16X6 CORE, 28 COILS PER PALLET | |||||||
5835146B42 | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Black | 4200 | 1400 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
5835146G42 | 5/8” X .035” Dry | Green | 4200 | 1400 | 16X6 | 55 | 1586 |
5840166B40 | 5/8” X .040” Dry | Black | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 60 | 1730 |
5840166G40 | 5/8” X .040” Dry | Green | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 60 | 1730 |
5840166G40 – AAR | 5/8” X .040” Dry Heat Seal AAR | Green | 4000 | 1600 | 16X6 | 55 | 1730 |
HAND GRADE STRAPPING – 16X3 CORE, 56 COILS PER PALLET |
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4820603B36 | 1/2” X .020” Dry | Black | 3600 | 600 | 16X3 | 24 | 1390 |
4820603G36 | 1/2” X .020” Dry | Green | 3600 | 600 | 16X3 | 24 | 1390 |
4825773B29 | 1/2” X .025” Dry | Black | 2900 | 775 | 16X3 | 25 | 1446 |
4825773G29 | 1/2” X .025” Dry | Green | 2900 | 775 | 16X3 | 25 | 1446 |
4828823B32 | 1/2” X .028” Dry | Black | 3250 | 820 | 16X3 | 27 | 802 |
4828823G32 | 1/2” X .028” Dry | Green | 3250 | 820 | 16X3 | 27 | 802 |
5820753B28 | 5/8” X .020” Dry | Black | 2850 | 750 | 16X3 | 24 | 1390 |
5820753G28 | 5/8” X .020” Dry | Green | 2850 | 750 | 16X3 | 25 | 1446 |
5825903B22 | 5/8” X .025” Dry | Black | 2200 | 900 | 16X3 | 23 | 1334 |
5825903G22 | 5/8” X .025” Dry | Green | 2200 | 900 | 16X3 | 23 | 1334 |
5830113B18 |
5/8” X .030” Dry | Black | 1800 | 1100 | 16X3 | 22 | 1278 |
5830113G18 | 5/8” X .030” Dry | Green | 1800 | 1100 | 16X3 | 22 | 1278 |
* STRAP DESIGNATED WITH AN AAR SUFFIX IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RAILROADS
** MANY SIZES ARE AVAILABLE IN BULK PACK. (NOT BOXED, SAME QUANTITY PER PALLET). PLEASE CHECK WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE.
* HAND TOOLS ONLY
NOTES: • Certain sizes may require minimums • Subject to availability and minimums, products may be available in various finishes • AAR (American Association of Railroads) product is available in certain sizes • Subject to minimum requirements, we can accommodate requests for custom length coils, colors and sizes