Industrial Packaging Insights

Which Type of Strapping Is Right for Your Application? A Complete Guide Choosing the right strapping material is one of the most important decisions in any packaging operation. Use the wrong type and you risk load failure, product damage, worker injuries, or unnecessary cost. Use the right type and you get a secure, efficient system that holds up through handling, transit, and storage. Complete Packaging Products carries four main categories of strapping: steel strapping, plastic strapping (pol …

Cast vs. Blown Stretch Film: Which Stretch Wrap Is Best for Your Application? Selecting the right stretch film is one of the most important decisions you can make when protecting palletized shipments. The right film helps stabilize loads, reduce product damage, improve warehouse efficiency, and lower packaging costs. The two most common types of stretch wrap are cast stretch film and blown stretch film. While both are designed to secure pallet loads during storage and transportation, they differ …

Types of Steel Strapping: A Complete Buyer's Guide Steel strapping has been the standard for heavy-duty load containment in industrial packaging for decades — and for good reason. It offers high tensile strength, minimal stretch, and the ability to hold rigid, sharp-edged, or extremely heavy loads that other strapping materials simply cannot handle. But not all steel strapping is the same. From regular duty banding used in everyday warehouse operations to high tensile steel strapping for …

The Different Types of Cord Strapping: Which One Is Right for Your Application? When it comes to securing heavy loads for shipping and storage, cord strapping has become one of the most versatile alternatives to traditional steel banding. Its combination of strength, flexibility, and ease of handling makes it a popular choice across manufacturing, warehousing, construction, and transportation industries. However, not all cord strapping is the same. Bonded polyester cord strapping, composite poly …

Boat Shrink Wrap Size Chart: How to Choose the Right Width Choosing the right size boat shrink wrap is important for getting full coverage, reducing waste, and protecting your boat during storage. Boat shrink wrap needs to be wide enough to cover the beam of the boat, the height of the support structure, and enough material to come down the sides for securing. A simple way to estimate the shrink wrap width you need is: Boat Beam + Height + Height + Extra Coverage = Recommended Film Width Or: Be …