Polyester (PET) strapping, often known as plastic strapping, has emerged in recent decade as the favoured choice for distribution centres throughout Australia. This preference is attributed not only to the strength and durability of PET but also to its environmental sustainability benefits. FROMM Australia offers a wide range of PET strapping solutions that are high-quality, meticulously engineered and designed for customised applications across various industries.
Two year warranty
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Automatic Inline Strapping Machine - 10000 Series
Automated global workhorse available in its simplest form or fully optioned. Used for strapping steel and aluminium products, beverage containers, timber, tiles, bricks and corrugated carton products for transport.
20000 Series
Automatic Inline Strapping Machine - 20000 Series
High speed, automated solution using either steel or plastic strapping. Moves strap into position whilst pallet remains stationary, ideal for lightweight products and fragile items such as furnishings or corrugated cardboard.
50000 SERIES
Automatic Inline Strapping Machine - 50000 Series
Side seal, automated solution using either steel or plastic strapping. Popular in the beverage industry for aluminium, plastic or glass containers strapping reliably for transport or shortage.
80000 SERIES
Automatic Inline Strapping Machine - 80000 Series
Automatic, horizontal strapping system capable of running both steel and plastic strapping. Suitable for agricultural products such as fruit trays, bales of hay, fodder or cotton. Can be used as solution for masonry, bricks and blocks.
SMB Max
SMB MAX Automatic Strapping Machine
Designed and manufactured in Germany, this ultra high speed low tension strapping system proven in balling, unitising and general logistics industries.
When to Choose A Polyester (PET) Strapping Machine
PET strapping machines are a versatile option suitable for use in warehouses, manufacturing plants and construction sites. Polyester, or poly, strapping machines are able to apply a highly rigid strap to packages, securing the contents of the load and reducing the potential inconveniences caused by strap breakage.
Compared to their steel alternatives, polyester strapping machines have a lower cost of operation, making them the best value option for a variety of packaging applications. However, very heavy items may still require the higher tensile strength that comes with a steel strap.
Polypropylene (abbreviated to PP) is another type of strapping material used in packaging. PP is a more elastic material which can be used in light duty strapping applications. But compared to PET, its lower tensile strength makes it a less viable material as an all-in-one strapping solution.
WHY CHOOSE FROMM
Offering high quality packaging tools and materials, FROMM Packaging has over 45 years of domestic experience and nearly 80 years of global activity. We proudly service businesses in a wide range of industries, including logistics and distribution, construction, and food and beverage and understand the needs of our clientele from top to bottom.
FROMM’s PET strapping machines are designed to provide optimal performance, helping our clients perform work efficiently and safely. Each plastic strapping machine in our range is subjected to rigorous testing, including governance from ISO standards, endurance testing and calibration using G-force simulations. To showcase our commitment to our clients, we make it a point to provide the best customer service in the industry and back up our tools with a two-year warranty period.
Bespoke Polyester Strapping Options
For automation, most projects require a high level of detail and bespoke design. FROMM integrates a design to fit into existing on new packing lines to minimise disruption and work within the structures available. Yes we retain our award winning strapping heads, yes we are able to incorporate customer specific requests for designs and the outcome is always a system that straps and unitises customer products to the standards they require without compromising our manufacturing standards.
Using our state of the art CAD drawing software our engineers create mock ups and test to see if they meet the design parameters given to FROMM. Once we are happy this design is shown to the customer explaining how it is integrated, how the local standards and safety requirements are achieved and importantly how the project remains operationally friendly so interactions are fast, simple and safe. Once all parties are happy the FROMM design and engineers create the bill of materials, the systems are built and then tested in one of our three owned factories in Europe. The Factory Acceptance tests are done with photo and video to share with customer staff, before the equipment is dismantled and shipped to the local branch office for assembly start up, commissioning and final hand over to customer.
With the option of steel or plastic strapping heads, FROMM is uniquely placed to provide the right solution to customer needs. See the various strapping use cases
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As leaders in the packaging industry, FROMM’s innovative team members are always looking for ways to improve on our offerings. We have committed to a number of environmental initiatives that help us and our partners move towards a greener world. One such innovation is the ability to turn your plastic strap waste into a recyclable asset, which you can accomplish with the help of our sweed strap choppers.
PET Strapping Machine FAQs
Polyester (PET) strapping is lighter and more flexible compared to steel strapping. While PET strapping has a lower breaking strain than steel, it can handle up to 2.5 times its breaking strain in shock applications. Despite steel having a stronger tensile strength, this makes PET strapping suitable for most applications.
FROMM’s range of automatic plastic strapping machines can be easily integrated into your existing production and packing lines. If your processes already make use of automation, one of our PET strapping machines can help your business progress one step closer to a production line that does not depend on manual labour.
Polyester strapping is an environmentally friendly option, especially when paired with FROMM’s commitment to sustainability. Our PET strapping materials are made from polyester that uses up to 98 percent recycled materials. When you are finished with your plastic strapping, the material can be recycled once more to further your business’ sustainability practices.
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