Packaging: PolyPRO Strapping Comparison

Continental Western carries multiple different types of PolyPRO strapping. In this post, we have simplified the comparison process. Compare the many features of PolyPRO Strapping to help you decide which type of strapping best serves your application needs.

Here at CWC, we’re popular for more than our products. We maintain a reputation for integrity and exceptional service that helps you with packaging worldwide. 

Poly Hand Grade

Poly Hand Grade- 8 x 8 Core- HG

Our CWC 8 in x 8 in core polypropylene strapping is made for use with hand strapping tools and carts. This strapping has just the right strength, stretch and tension qualities to save you time and money.

Features: 

• Easily conform to corners 
• Ideal for light-duty palletizing, unitizing, carton closing, and bundling 
• Better than steel or nylon strapping 
• Shrinks along with loads while maintaining tension 
• Available in a variety of colors

Machine Grade Smooth

Machine Grade Smooth- 8 x 8 Core- MGS

Our CWC 8 in x 8 in core machine grade polypropylene strapping is used in wide range of industries. From meat and fish packing to high speed newspaper bundling. Can be used on automatic, semi-automatic and Signode strapping machines.

Features: 

• High elongation and recovery 
• Low tension retention 
• Delivers tight, strong and fast strapping 
• Available in choice of widths and tensile strengths

Poly Machine Grade

8 in x 8 in core CWC machine grade polypropylene strapping is the perfect choice for machine applications. Meeting the specifications of many strapping machine manufacturers, it features distinct strength and stretch capabilities.

Features: 

• For light, medium and some heavy-duty use 
• For a variety of applications - bundling, palletizing and unitizing 
• Economical - reliable - smooth running 
• Absorbs shock better than other materials

Are you looking for a different type of strapping? Check out our Steel Strapping offerings, as well as our Polyester Strapping and Cord Strap.

Packaging: Pack Expo International 2014

Continental Western Corporation will be attending Pack Expo International. Put booth #9623 on your list of companies to see!

This year, Pack Expo International will be on November 2nd-5th in Chicago, Illinois. Pack Expo International “focuses on processing and packaging solutions while at the same time, introducing you to technologies and ideas from all different industries. It’s the one place you can discover innovations you didn’t know existed and truly see what is possible.”

CWC will be attending Pack Expo International to show how our packaging solutions can meet your company's needs. From steel and polyester strapping, to stretch film, to packing tape, CWC has you covered.

As an incentive, we are offering up our promo code to anyone interested in attending as our guest. Follow this link to register with our comp code: 21V86.

Need more convincing? Read Pack Expo’s Top 5 Reasons for attending:

5 Reasons Attending PACK EXPO International is ESSENTIAL to your success.

1. EFFICIENCY – Where else can you compare practically every processing and packaging solution out there—from 1,800+ suppliers—all in one place? Watch Video
2. ENERGY – There’s nothing like watching processing and packaging innovations in action, holding materials and containers in your hands and examining equipment side by side.
3. EDGE – Staying competitive means walking the same show floor your competitors are walking, latching on to the latest trends, and getting strategies that work from industry experts.
4. EXCITEMENT – Witness the unveiling of breakthrough technologies, see what new robots can do, try your hand at the latest in automation, get ideas from engineers in other industries.
5. ENGAGEMENT – You’ll get the face time you need to problem-solve on the spot and build strong business partnerships with suppliers. Watch Video