Accent supplies machine-grade plastic strapping designed for reliable and consistent performance in demanding baling applications. The range is available in both polyester and polypropylene, giving customers a choice of material based on the baler, bale weight, required tension and operating conditions.
Plastic strapping can be a practical alternative to steel strapping in suitable applications. It is lightweight, easy to handle and resistant to weather, while the heat-sealed strap is designed to maintain tension around the bale during handling, storage and transport.
Built for demanding baling applications
The performance of a strap is determined by more than its width or material. During baling, the strap must withstand tension around a compressed bale and continue to secure the load after the bale leaves the machine. Material expansion, repeated handling and storage conditions can all place additional stress on the strap.
Accent's machine-grade range is designed around these requirements. High-tension performance helps keep the bale secure after heat sealing, while split resistance helps the strap withstand lateral tears. These characteristics are particularly relevant where bales are handled several times between production, storage and final processing.
Polyester or polypropylene
Accent supplies both polyester and polypropylene plastic strapping. Polyester offers high tensile strength and good tension retention, making it suitable for demanding applications where bale stability and load security are important. Polypropylene is lightweight, flexible and easy to handle and can provide a cost-effective option for lighter-duty applications.
The most appropriate material depends on factors such as bale weight, required tension, storage and transport conditions, baler type, processed material and the required level of load stability. Accent can help compare the two options against the customer's existing setup.
Key product benefits
High-tension performance: the strapping maintains tension after heat sealing, helping bales remain secure throughout handling and transport.
Split resistance: the material is designed to withstand lateral tearing and splitting during demanding baling operations.
Easy handling: plastic strapping is lightweight and easier to handle than many traditional steel alternatives.
Weather resistance: plastic strapping can be suitable where exposure to moisture or changing weather conditions affects the baling environment.
Recyclable material options: depending on the selected material and local recycling infrastructure, plastic strapping can support efficient material handling and recycling processes.
Where plastic strapping fits
Recycling and waste processing
Paper and cardboard
Plastics
RDF and SRF
Packaging materials
Plastic strapping can be used across a range of baling and material-handling applications, including recycling and waste processing, paper and cardboard, plastics, RDF and SRF, packaging materials and other compressed materials.
The final selection should always be based on the baler, bale type and operating conditions. A lighter application may favour polypropylene, while a higher-tension requirement may point towards polyester. Where equipment compatibility or downstream requirements are important, these should be confirmed before switching from an existing tying product.
A practical alternative to steel strapping
In suitable applications, plastic strapping can provide a practical alternative to steel strapping. It removes sharp or corroding steel edges from the handling process, reduces product weight and resists moisture. It can also lower strapping costs where the application and product specification support the change.
The objective is not to replace steel in every application, but to select the tying material that best matches the process. Accent can review the existing baler and current strapping specification to identify the most relevant polyester or polypropylene option.
Request a quote
Looking for the right plastic strapping for your baler? Speak to the Accent team about your application, baler configuration and operating requirements. We can provide product specifications, availability and pricing for suitable polyester or polypropylene strapping.
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