ECO PET Strapping Smooth
ECO PET Strapping (Smooth) is a green polyester strap built for everyday pallet and carton work, light to medium loads that arrive intact without steel’s weight or cost. It’s the strap most Auckland warehouses use when a load doesn’t need premium breaking strength, just consistent hold and a smooth run through the machine.
This PET strapping suits manual tools, semi-automatic feeders, and fully automatic lines. Twenty-four width and thickness combinations cover loads from under 200kgf up to 1,647kgf, so one product line can handle most of a warehouse’s day-to-day strapping without switching suppliers.
Product Details
Key Features
- Entry-level strength across a full size range: 198kgf to 1,647kgf breaking strength over 24 variants
- 100% recyclable polyester: A genuine green strapping roll for businesses tracking packaging waste
- Smooth finish: Consistent tension and clean feeding through machine and semi-auto tools, fewer jams than a rough-surface strap
- Safer to handle than steel: No cut risk, no heavy coil handling, no corrosion
- Works across tool types: Manual tensioners, battery tools, semi-automatic and automatic strapping machines
Benefits
- Holds tension over time: a wooden pallet settles over a few days in storage, and this strap keeps its hold instead of loosening the way cheaper plastic strap for packing sometimes does, which matters most for freight sitting in a yard before it ships
- Weather and corrosion resistant: rain and sea air corrode steel strap and dull its edge, while PET plastic strapping shrugs off moisture with no loss of hold
- Safer on the floor: no sharp edge to cut a hand mid-shift and no heavy coil to lift or uncoil like steel strap
- Consistent performance across a full shift: smooth finish keeps feeding and sealing steady, so machine downtime from jams stays low
- Load securing: A smooth finish keeps feeding and sealing steady across a full shift for consistent, dependable load securing.
Applications and Industries
- Warehouses: close out daily pallet runs with a strap that holds tension through storage and dispatch
- Freight and logistics companies: carton strapping ahead of transport, built to survive loading docks, forklifts, and a truck ride without losing tension
- Manufacturers: strap boxed components before they reach the warehouse floor
- Exporters packaging: palletised loads headed to port, where it resists the corrosion steel picks up on a sea voyage
- Distribution centres: default general industrial strapping for mixed daily loads, at a lower cost than premium PET or steel
- Cardboard box manufacturers: strap boxed products before they leave the production line
- Tile warehouses: secure palletised cartons through storage and forklift handling without damage
ECO PET Strapping Smooth Specification
| No | Description | Roll Weight | ECO Breaking Strength(kgf) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10mm × 0.50mm × 2980m (Smooth) | 20kg | 198 |
| 2 | 11mm × 0.50mm × 2720m (Smooth) | 20kg | 218 |
| 3 | 12mm × 0.60mm × 2080m (Smooth) | 20kg | 285 |
| 4 | 12mm × 0.70mm × 1780m (Smooth) | 20kg | 333 |
| 5 | 12mm × 0.80mm × 1560m (Smooth) | 20kg | 380 |
| 6 | 13mm × 0.65mm × 1760m (Smooth) | 20kg | 335 |
| 7 | 13mm × 0.70mm × 1640m (Smooth) | 20kg | 360 |
| 8 | 14mm × 0.70mm × 1520m (Smooth) | 20kg | 388 |
| 9 | 15mm × 0.70mm × 1420m (Smooth) | 20kg | 416 |
| 10 | 15mm × 0.80mm × 1240m (Smooth) | 20kg | 475 |
| 11 | 15mm × 0.90mm × 1100m (Smooth) | 20kg | 535 |
| 12 | 15.50mm × 0.76mm × 1260m (Smooth) | 20kg | 466 |
| 13 | 15.50mm × 0.90mm × 1060m (Smooth) | 20kg | 552 |
| 14 | 16mm × 0.80mm × 1160m (Smooth) | 20kg | 507 |
| 15 | 16mm × 0.90mm × 1040m (Smooth) | 20kg | 570 |
| 16 | 16mm × 1.00mm × 940m (Smooth) | 20kg | 634 |
| 17 | 18mm × 0.90mm × 874m (Smooth) | 20kg | 920 |
| 18 | 18mm × 1.00mm × 820m (Smooth) | 20kg | 713 |
| 19 | 19mm × 0.80mm × 980m (Smooth) | 20kg | 602 |
| 20 | 19mm × 1.00mm × 780m (Smooth) | 20kg | 752 |
| 21 | 19mm × 1.27mm × 620m (Smooth) | 20kg | 956 |
| 22 | 25mm x 1.00mm x 600m (Smooth) | 20kg | 990 |
| 23 | 25mm x 1.30mm x 460m (Smooth) | 20kg | 1287 |
| 24 | 32mm x 1.30mm x 360m (Smooth) | 20kg | 1647 |
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Frequently Asked Question
What is ECO PET Strapping (Smooth) typically used for?
It’s used to secure pallets, cartons, and bundled products during storage and transport – a reliable choice for warehouse, freight, and industrial packaging.
Does ECO PET Strapping work well for pallet strapping?
Yes. It provides strong load stability for pallet strapping and keeps products secure through shipping and handling, suited to light-to-medium duty applications.
What's the difference between ECO PET Strapping and PP Strapping?
PET strapping offers higher tensile strength and better load retention, making it suited to heavier loads. PP strapping is generally recommended for lighter cartons and everyday packaging.
Can ECO PET Strapping replace steel strapping?
For most packaging applications, yes. It’s lighter, safer to handle, corrosion-resistant, and absorbs impact during transport while maintaining strong load security.
Is ECO PET Strapping recyclable?
Yes, it’s made from recyclable polyester, helping businesses support sustainable packaging practices without compromising performance.
Is it compatible with strapping machines?
Yes, it works with manual tensioners, battery-powered tools, and semi-automatic or fully automatic strapping equipment, feeding and sealing cleanly throughout.
Which industries use ECO PET Strapping?
Manufacturers, warehouses, logistics companies, exporters, agriculture, construction suppliers, and distribution centres all use it to secure a wide range of packaged products.
Is smooth PET Strapping better than embossed?
Smooth is preferred when consistent sealing and smooth machine feeding matter most. The right choice depends on your equipment and load-securing needs.
How do I choose the right PET Strapping size?
It depends on your load’s weight, dimensions, and stability needs. Matching the correct width and breaking strength improves pallet security while avoiding unnecessary packaging cost.
Where can I buy PET strapping in New Zealand?
CustomPack supplies ECO PET Strapping (Smooth) across Auckland and nationwide, with 24 size and strength options and custom specifications available on request.