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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.

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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
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
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
Powered Tools – Pneumatichigh-performance-polyester-strapping
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
Powered Tools – Battery
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.

 

high-performance-polyester-strapping DESCRIPTION COLOR AVERAGE
FOOTAGE
NOMINAL
BREAK STRENGTH
CORE SIZE SHIPPING WT.
PER COIL
SHIPPING WT.
PER 28 BOXES
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

 

high-performance-polyester-strapping DESCRIPTION COLOR AVERAGE
FOOTAGE
NOMINAL
BREAK STRENGTH
CORE SIZE SHIPPING WT.
PER COIL
SHIPPING WT.
PER 28 BOXES
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

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

 

 

high-performance-polyester-strapping DESCRIPTION COLOR AVERAGE
FOOTAGE
NOMINAL
BREAK STRENGTH
CORE SIZE SHIPPING WT.
PER COIL
SHIPPING WT.
PER 28 BOXES
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

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