Stainless strapping
While steel strapping was drawing flak from users all over, the hunt was on for a better solution for strong strapping material. Stainless steel strapping was introduced in the market during this and there were quite some takes as it proved to be very strong. However, this too had a disadvantage and that was the pricing. Stainless strapping is the most expensive strapping and many industries do not have the budget to use this strapping.
The greatest advantage of stainless strapping is that it has excellent elongation and a good break strength. Also, it is very weather friendly. It does not corrode and it is able to resist the UV rays very well. Long strips of stainless steel that is used for binding or packing loose items are stainless straps. Stainless steel contains 11% chromium along with steel. Due this unique composition, the stainless strapping is able to resist corrosion and is considered superior to other kinds of strapping material.
The stainless strap is also able to resist regular wear and tear. It is a great solution for applying excellent high tension force and very less maintenance. The stainless strap is largely used in industries relating to civil engineering, telecom, petroleum and other non-commercial applications.
While using stainless straps the right tool and application has to be chosen carefully. The operation techniques of using stainless straps vary from one manufacture to the other. There are several benefits of using the stainless strapping.
- There is no risk of rust, or rust stains
- Very durable
- Easy and safe to handle
- Great tension and break strength
- UV resistance
The stainless strapping has gained popularity mainly because of the non-corrosive properties. There are three types of stainless straps namely 201, 317 and 304. 201 is the most popular among these three due to the elasticity it has. It achieves the required tension easily and is also easy to handle. All the stainless strappings have great break strength.
Type 317 has the highest resistance to corrosion and is lesser priced than 317 that has the same properties. However, it remains that the major disadvantage for stainless strapping is the pricing. It is the most expensive among strapping and all industries do not have the kind of budget to afford stainless strapping.
Stainless strapping is used in oil industries in order to secure tubes and pipes to drilling platforms. As the stainless strappings are heat treated and cold rolled they are good shock absorbers.
Allstrap stocks stainless strapping of in all the types. For more information and pricing inquiries, call Allstrap.