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USA Strapping Blog Posts

Dunnage Bags: Preventing Cargo Damage Without Over Strapping

Inside a truck trailer, large cardboard boxes are stacked on wooden pallets. An inflated dunnage bag is placed beside the boxes to prevent cargo damage and shifting during transport.

One of the most common causes of damaged goods is the shifting of loads during transit. While damage is a serious concern, shifting loads can also pose a serious safety risk on the road and to workers who have to unload shipments that have become unstable. The best way to prevent both shipment damage and … Read more

E-Track Systems: A Complete Guide to Trailer Load Securement

Two large white semi-trailers are parked on a paved lot under a bright blue sky with scattered, fluffy white clouds—perfect for showcasing proper trailer load securement using reliable E-Track systems.

For trucking companies, shippers, and anyone involved in logistics, the safe securement of your cargo is vital. When cargo is not safely secured during transit, it can lead to worker injuries, damaged products, and even stiff regulatory fines. While many shippers rely solely on ratchet straps and other tie-down systems, there is another option that … Read more

Strapping in Extreme Conditions

A large white semi-truck drives on a snow-covered road surrounded by tall evergreen trees during a snowstorm, demonstrating the challenges of strapping in extreme conditions as heavy snow blankets the landscape.

Solutions for High Heat, Freezing Temperatures, and Moisture For a safe working environment, employees who work with strapping materials must be familiar with how extreme temperatures can affect the integrity of straps and load security. Often, a contributing factor to strap failure isn’t poorly secured straps, but rather the result of extreme temperatures and moisture … Read more

Steel Strapping vs. Modern Alternatives

A worker in a yellow hard hat and reflective vest takes notes on a clipboard next to large coils of steel wire, assessing options like modern alternatives to traditional steel strapping in an outdoor industrial area.

When Metal Is Still the Best Choice While advancements in material science have led to several modern strapping materials that can be used instead of steel straps, sometimes steel straps are still the best tool. Steel straps, the original standard for securing the heaviest loads, are still an excellent option for securing heavy loads for … Read more

How to Choose Between Polyester, Woven, and Composite Strapping for Heavy Loads

A worker wearing a yellow safety vest and blue gloves writes on a clipboard in front of large wooden crates secured with polyester strapping in a warehouse or storage area.

Having the right strapping products for the job makes all the difference when working with heavy loads. Several different types of straps are available on the market, including polyester, woven, and composite strapping. Understanding how these different strapping materials work and their best uses can help you safely secure heavy loads. At USA Strapping, we … Read more

Weatherproof Strapping: Protecting Loads in Harsh Shipping Conditions

A semi-truck hauls large black pipes on an empty highway under dark, stormy clouds, with wet pavement reflecting the truck’s red tail lights—weatherproof strapping ensures load protection in these harsh shipping conditions.

When tough weather conditions hinder your shipping operations, you need the right tool for the job. Whether it’s heat waves, heavy rain, or freezing conditions, having strapping products that maintain their structural integrity and load-bearing capabilities is crucial. At USA Strapping, we empower you with our top of the line weatherproof strapping inventory to ensure … Read more