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PET Over Steel: Why Use Plastic Strapping Over Steel Strapping
April 9, 2018Logistics packers are looking for better packaging solutions that reflect versatile characteristics such as safety, firmness, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. When plastic strapping was introduced, it was...
Strapping Small Bundles
March 20, 2018A common issue in many industries is the ability to secure small, round bundles with sufficient tension. Many strapping tools have too large a...
How to, tips and training videos for Composite/Cord Strapping
February 13, 2018Here’s one of the most common phone calls we get from new strapping users: ‘We have just received our strapping kit from you guys...
Alternatives to Steel Strapping
February 2, 2018In recent years, many Australian organisations have been required to initiate change and move away from dangerous steel strapping to secure their loads. In...
Why Cargo Lashing is a Safe and Efficient Choice for Exporters
January 31, 2018Lashing straps are high-quality fasteners made from hardwearing woven polyester webbing. The system was designed for tying down heavy cargo for storage and transport....
Advantages that Make Steel the Premier Material for Your Strapping Needs
January 26, 2018Steel is an incredibly strong and versatile material. A simple steel hinge on a door can support about 70-kg without sagging, bending or breaking....
Improving Work Health and Safety in the Transport and Logistics Sector
December 19, 2017The logistics and transport industry have some of the highest rates of health and safety incidents. The two areas noted to involve the greatest...
Synthetic Steel: The Advantages of Using Polyester Composite Strapping
November 2, 2017If you are going to transport large bundles of bulky goods long distances, you most probably need to use straps to secure your goods....
Logistics and Supply Chains: Some Considerations
September 27, 2017Here at X-Pak, we offer a wide range of strappings and lashings, including heavy-duty steel strapping, composite strappings and PET strapping. These types of strapping...
Lashing straps for securing heavy loads onto flat racks
September 21, 2017Securing and strapping items onto flat racks or inside containers can be a tricky challenge. Often ratchet straps or even chain is used for...
