Popularly known as “synthetic steel”, Composite strapping is developed from high tenacity polyester yarns embedded in a polymer coating. Available in a wide variety of widths and strengths, the product turns out to be one of the strongest of all non-metal strapping systems across the globe. In layman’s language, this kind of strapping provides consistent system strength due to joint closure, the buckle. Although, the wire buckle is the strongest type of joint closure of all strapping systems and not dependent on the tool-quality or operator. The system turns out to be easy, fast and safe to apply with the low maintenance, low-cost manual tooling.
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Being one of the most commonly used means of utilization and bundling, Strapping is mainly used in the packaging industry to bundle products together. Right from shipping large industrial equipment and lumber to reinforcing cases in e-commerce fulfillment centers, strapping tools are pretty high in demand these days. Now strapping is something that can be applied either manually or with the help of a machine. Here a strap or a band is feed around the product and pulled taught. With the help of tight fastening, you can secure the ends of the strap around the product and the excess material is removed.
Over the past few years, the packaging industry has taken everyone by storm. It has succeeded in influencing several commercial industries directly or indirectly. According to several resources, the annual growth rate of this sector is about 15 percent per annum and it will further trigger the consumption of packaging material. Which means nothing can stop packaging industry from growing.
We all love to hate packaging. No kidding! For us, the word packaging is the synonym for enemy. After all, there’s a lot of bad and wasteful packaging around, what’s so good about it? When we think about protecting or dispensing food, the right package can dramatically reduce waste.
Do you reach for a bottle of hand sanitizer or you choose the conventional hand washing option when thinking to disinfect your hands? It is said that one must wash their hands at least six-seven times a day. Seem like a lot, isn’t it? But think about your day to day activities that how often you use the bathroom, prepare food, eat, sneeze, cough, touch unhygienic things, etc. Hygiene and sanitization goes a long way towards preventing illness. Besides, this can reduce the risk of communicable diseases by up to 59%.
In the present situation where water is so scarce, can you imagine how you can keep your hands clean? One of the most common solutions is to reach for the hand sanitizer. But how effective is it and does it need to contain alcohol? Let’s find out! |
AuthorKevin Fowler, Managing Director at Hunter Industrial Supplies. Hunter is a well-known name in Australia for Packaging Material Supplies such as Protective Packaging, Plastic Packaging Materials, Washroom Products, Strapping and Accessories and many more products. Archives
July 2018
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