Using Cord Buckles with Friction

I have always found it amazing that you can pull strapping so hard through the cord buckle and the cord strap does not back out.  The two main secrets are in the coating and geometry.  If your cord buckle is galvanized coated, a woven strap will back right out.  Galvanized buckles lower the friction and … Read more

Cord strap vs. Poly strap

The latest innovative addition to the world of strapping is cord strapping, made from high tenacity polyester yarns. These straps are a level above the poly straps. Compared to steel strapping and poly strapping, Cord strapping has numerous advantages. As opposed to steel, cord strapping is weather resistant, it does not rust, it is just … Read more

Cord Strapping and the Best Cord Strapping Tools

In the steel service industry, the most popular kinds of strapping are cord strapping, poly strapping and steel strapping. Early on, steel strapping was the most preferred strapping method among the others. However, today, cord strapping and poly strapping have overtaken the steel strapping method as it is more cumbersome, less expensive in the long … Read more

How to Use Cord Strapping

Cord Strap, a particular type of strapping technique that was devised as an alternative to steel strapping. Originally made of rayon, the composition changed a bit at a later stage. Polyester took the place of plain rayon because of its high strength and shock absorbing properties. Cord strapping has undergone lots of evolution over past … Read more

Composite Cord Strapping

Composite Cord Strapping Composite cord strapping is designed as one of the best alternative to metal strapping. It can be used for the most heavy-duty strapping applications without any worries. It can offer the same strength and tenacity of its steel or stainless steel counterparts while being safer, easier to handle and cost-effective. Why Composite … Read more

Why Cord Strap Works

Cord is the newest heavy duty steel strap replacement. It is simple to use, and has very little start up cost.  Buy the cord strap, buckles, a tensioner, and a dispenser, no sealer needed.  The buckles work like a boy scout belt buckle.  They allow strapping to pull through in only one direction. The strapping … Read more