Strapping Case Studies

In a down-trodden economy it is conducive to our wallets to find the proper tool for the job…yet not be wasteful with our money. Doing a bit of research to find a feasible and affordable product can go a long way. For example, a customer that produces commercial roll up doors was using 25′ -50′ spiral tubes to package commercial overhead doors. Each...

Elongation Recovery is an important characteristic of strapping to consider when choosing the correct strap. Elongation- the lengthening of something. Recovery- a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Vibration, handling, time, temperature and humidity cause some types of packages and unit-loads to shrink or settle quite a lot...

A lumber company was using an expensive method to secure their mixed loads of lumber. Realizing that their production was slower than it should be, they decided to seek the help of IPS Packaging. Their Account Manager told them that switching to a BXT sealer would be a feasible option for their strapping needs because of its durability and affordability...

Let's be honest: steel prices are increasing while poly prices are poised to decrease. If you've ever considered it, now is the time to start really thinking about switching from steel to poly strapping. It doesn't take a wise, old mathematician to realize that switching from steel to poly strapping can save you thousands. And did you know that...

Knowledge is power. And the right knowledge about strapping puts the power in your hands. Did you know that with the dramatic increase in the cost of steel, many companies are finding that plastic or poly strapping provides the same performance at a fraction of the cost? Most of these companies are saving, on average, 78%. Achieving dramatic annual...

A lumber company was using an expensive method to secure their mixed loads of lumber. Realizing that their production was slower than it should be, they decided to seek the help of IPS Packaging. The packaging expert at IPS informed the company that switching to the BTS sealer would be a feasible option because of its durability and affordability. A...