USA Strapping Blog Posts

Polyester and polypropylene may sound similar, but they are two vastly different strapping materials with their own benefits, drawbacks, and use cases. Material Origins And Manufacturing of Polyester and Polypropylene Strapping Polypropylene (or poly strapping) is made from polypropylene resin, a thermoplastic polymer derived from petroleum. It is then melted, extruded, cooled, stretched out, embossed, … Read more

Steel banding is one of the longest-lasting and historically present forms of strapping material used in the packaging industry. Steel banding has been used for hundreds of years. However, the galvanization of it, which helps to protect against rust, is relatively more modern and was pioneered in Europe during the late nineteenth century. The process, … Read more

With an ever-growing list of products, less space to work with, and rising land costs, moving your warehouse will often be more expensive and hassle than it’s worth. Technically, your distribution center is out of space when it reaches 85% capacity in the warehouse, shipping, and receiving areas. So, what can you do to maximize … Read more

Traveling through the warehouse consumes a large portion of time, raising the cost of labor, specifically regarding order picking. So, how can you reduce travel time and boost warehouse efficiency? Here are 5 tips to save you time and money and increase productivity in your warehouse. 1) Optimize Your Layout To boost efficiency, you must … Read more

ANSI, or the American National Standards Institute, is a US-based organization that provides guidelines for standards and workplace safety. Regarding the shipping industry, ANSI is the publisher of the Rack Manufacturer’s Institute, or RMI, guidelines for guidelines in the United States. So, what is new for 2023? Below we will highlight the essential details of … Read more

The obvious reason for wrapping pallets is to protect your palletized goods in transit and storage. However, a lot can go into proper pallet wrapping that may not be readily apparent at first glance. It protects not just your goods but can safeguard your workers from potential injury and keep you from being held liable … Read more

Long haul trucking within the logging industry is among the most complex and dangerous types of heavy truck driving. Unlike traditional freight, log truck drivers will likely have to drive through rough terrain, narrow lanes, and long stretches of open roads without support or services. Staying safe is integral to your health, and the safest … Read more

Parcel strapping is an essential part of the shipping industry. Whether you are a small operation going one pallet at a time or your inventory fills warehouses across the country, you will need strapping products and shipping couriers to move your products. In the world of strapping, there are a few options for strapping down … Read more

When dealing in the shipping industry, moving goods safely and securely is paramount for doing effective business. Whether you are an industry pro or just starting to ramp up sales where you need pallet shipping options, several practices in securing your pallets may save you a lot of time and money. Here we have a … Read more

Department of Transportation (DOT) Fleet Inspections have been on the rise since the last days of 2020. They are growing in rapidity year-over-year as the nature of the market continues to see an overhaul of operating practices. Is your fleet ready to submit to an inspection? What should you do to improve and pass every … Read more