PET strapping thatcarries the weightof your business.

01

The weight of the load is only the starting point

Two loads of the same weight may require completely different securing methods.

A compact, regular pallet behaves differently from a tall, unstable load or one made up of many loose items. It is also important whether the product can move during transport and whether sharp edges place additional stress on the strapping.

When choosing, it is worth considering, among others:

• weight and dimensions of the load,
• its shape and stability,
• number of straps to be applied,
• method of transport and reloading,
• type of device used to tension the strap,
• required securing force.

02

PET strapping width

One of the first parameters is the width of the strapping.

The Level Up Group offer includes width variants 12, 15 and 19 mm.

In practice, the choice of width should correspond to the requirements of a specific load and strapping method. For higher loads, variants with a larger cross-section and higher breaking strength are used.

This does not mean that the widest strapping is always the right choice. The aim is to match the solution to the application without unnecessary oversizing.

03

Thickness directly affects strapping performance

Straps of the same width may have different thicknesses and therefore different properties.

Good examples are the 15 mm variants available in several thicknesses:

15 × 0.60 mm

up to 3,000 N

15 × 0.70 mm

up to 3,500 N

15 × 0.80 mm

up to 4,200 N

15 × 0.90 mm

up to 4,500 N

This means that simply saying “I need 15 mm strapping” is not enough. Two straps of the same width can be designed for completely different loads.

04

Breaking force - one of the key parameters

The breaking force determines the load at which the strap breaks under the test conditions.

The current Level Up Group range extends from 2,300 N for 12 × 0.58 mm strapping to 6,300 N for the 19 × 1.00 mm variant.

However, the breaking force value should not be treated as a simple equivalent of the weight of the secured goods.

For example, you cannot adopt the rule:

“The load weighs X kilograms, so a strap with a breaking strength of X is sufficient.”

Actual load security also depends on the number and arrangement of straps, the applied tension and the behaviour of the load during transport.

05

Manual, battery-powered or automatic strapping?

The strapping must also be matched to the equipment and operating method.

Depending on the process, it can be used for strapping:

When securing individual pallets occasionally, different issues are important than during regular warehouse operation or an automatic production line.

When selecting strapping, establish from the outset how it will be tensioned and joined.

06

Coil length also matters

Individual variants also differ in coil length.

The Level Up Group range extends from 1,000 to 2,500 m, depending on the strapping dimensions.

For example:

12 × 0.58 mm

2,500 m

15 × 0.70 mm

1,750 m

15 × 0.90 mm

1,400 m

19 × 1.00 mm

1,000 m

This is important not only when purchasing material, but also when planning strapping consumption and organising work.

07

How to choose the right variant?

It's best to start with four pieces of information:

1. 01

   What is secured?

   Product type, shape and dimensions.

2. 02

   How heavy is the load?

   Total weight and how it is distributed.

3. 03

   How will the load be strapped?

   Manually, with a battery-powered strapping tool or automatically.

4. 04

   What does transport involve?

   Whether the load will be handled repeatedly, transported over a long distance or particularly exposed to movement.

Only then can the width, thickness and required strapping parameters be selected reliably.

08

Choose strapping for the application, not just the load weight

The PET strapping, load and strapping method must work together as one load-securing system.

Price and width alone should not determine the choice. Matching the parameters to the actual operating conditions is far more important.

01

PET and PP - what is the basic difference?

PET is polyester strapping used primarily where high strength, good tension retention and load stability are important.

PP, i.e. polypropylene, is usually used for lighter and less demanding packaging.

In practice, this means that the choice between PET and PP should result from the answers to several questions:

• how heavy is the load,
• is it stable?
• how many straps will be used,
• how it will be transported,
• how the strapping will be tensioned,
• what securing force is required.

At Level Up Group, we use this information as the basis for selecting the right solution.

02

When is it worth choosing PET strapping?

PET strapping is especially useful for medium and heavy loads where greater mechanical resistance and tension retention during transport are important.

This solution is particularly well suited to applications such as:

• pallets with heavier goods,
• building materials,
• industrial products,
• wood and construction elements,
• larger grouped loads,
• loads subject to repeated handling,
• transport over longer distances.

At Level Up Group, we offer PET strapping in several variants, allowing the parameters to be matched to a specific application.

Available widths are 12, 15 and 19 mm, and the breaking strength of individual variants is from 2,300 N to 6,300 N.

There is no need to choose the strongest variant automatically. The aim is to select the right width and thickness for the actual load.

03

When might PP be sufficient?

PP is used primarily for lighter packaging and loads that do not require very high strapping force.

It may be a suitable solution for, among others:

• cartons,
• packages,
• light grouped packaging,
• smaller shipments,
• light pallets,
• warehouse applications with lower requirements.

If the product to be protected is light and stable, the use of stronger PET may simply be unnecessary.

On the other hand, for heavy loads, choosing a strap just because it is cheaper may lead to improper securing.

04

Why is PET good for heavy loads?

For heavy pallets, it is not only the strength of the strapping that matters, but also how well it retains tension.

PET is a material that works well where we need to maintain the stability of a fastened load during transport and reloading.

For example, our offer:

12 × 0.58 mm

up to 2,300 N

15 × 0.80 mm

up to 4,200 N

19 × 1.00 mm

up to 6,300 N

This shows how big the difference can be between individual PET variants.

Therefore, the term "PET strapping" is still not enough - its size and technical parameters also need to be selected.

05

PET or PP for a pallet?

There is no single answer here.

A light, compact and stable pallet may not require very strong strapping. However, if the load is:

• heavy,
• tall,
• susceptible to movement,
• irregular,
• reloaded many times,
• transported over a longer distance,

it is worth considering PET.

At Level Up Group, we consider not only the weight of the pallet but also the geometry of the load and how it is secured.

Two pallets weighing the same may require completely different strapping parameters.

06

The method of strapping is also important

The material should be selected according to how the strapping will be used.

PET strapping can be used in the following systems:

Therefore, before selecting a specific variant, it is also worth determining what device the client uses and how often strapping is performed.

A different solution may be optimal for a company securing several pallets a day, and another for a production plant operating continuously.

07

PET and steel strapping

For more demanding applications, PET can also be considered as an alternative to steel strapping.

However, this does not mean that every steel strap can simply be replaced with any PET.

When making such a change, you must take into account, among others:

• required load,
• breaking force,
• tensioning method,
• number of straps,
• product shape,
• the sharpness of its edges,
• transport conditions.

For demanding applications, select a specific variant before purchase rather than relying on strapping width alone.

08

Is stronger strapping always better?

No.

The strongest variant is not always the most suitable or economical choice.

If a strap with a lower breaking strength is sufficient for a specific load, there is no need to use a significantly oversized product.

Conversely, strapping that is too weak may require additional straps or provide insufficient load stabilisation.

That is why Level Up Group focuses on selecting the appropriate parameters, not simply selling the strongest strapping available.

09

PET or PP – what to choose?

The simplest way is to assume:

But the final choice should always result from the specific application.

01

What is breaking force?

Breaking force is the load at which the strapping breaks during a strength test.

If a product is marked up to 4,200 N, this is the declared maximum breaking force for that strapping variant.

This does not mean that the strap is intended to secure a load "weighing 4,200 N" or that this value can be directly converted to the maximum pallet weight.

02

What does the unit N mean?

N, or newton, is a unit of force. For orientation, 1000 N corresponds to the gravitational force exerted by a mass of approximately 102 kg in the Earth's gravitational field.

However, this conversion must not be used as a simple selection method. Strapping with a breaking force of 6,300 N is not automatically “designed for a 630 kg load”. Actual load securing depends on several additional factors.

03

Why is the load weight not enough?

PET strapping is one element of the complete load-securing system. Its effectiveness is influenced by:

• load mass, height and geometry,
• stability of individual elements,
• number of straps used and their direction,
• the method of tensioning and the nature of transport,
• possibility of load movement,
• points where the strapping contacts the product.

At Level Up Group, we therefore never select a strap solely on the basis that “the load weighs X kilograms, so a Y N strap is needed”. We assess the entire process first.

04

How does breaking force change with strapping dimensions?

This is well demonstrated by the current offer of Level Up Group:

12 × 0.58 mm

up to 2,300 N

12 × 0.60 mm

up to 2,400 N

12 × 0.68 mm

up to 2,600 N

15 × 0.60 mm

up to 3,000 N

15 × 0.70 mm

up to 3,500 N

15 × 0.80 mm

up to 4,200 N

15 × 0.90 mm

up to 4,500 N

19 × 1.00 mm

up to 6,300 N

Width alone does not describe the strapping’s capabilities. Its thickness and resulting strength are also important.

05

15 mm does not always mean the same thing

A customer might say, “I need 15 mm PET strapping.” However, the range includes four variants of this width, from 3,000 to 4,500 N. The difference between them is therefore significant.

When ordering, it is worth specifying not only the width, but also the thickness, required breaking force and method of application.

06

Breaking force and tension force during packing

These are two different concepts. Breaking force indicates the ultimate strength of the strapping.

During normal strapping, the material is not tensioned close to breaking point. It is tensioned in a controlled process to create the force required to stabilise the load.

The “6,300 N” parameter should primarily be treated as a technical value for comparing variants, not as a level to be reached during every strapping cycle.

07

One strap or several?

Load securing often uses several straps. A pallet may be secured with two parallel straps, several straps in different positions, or straps running in more than one direction.

The process therefore cannot be described solely by the parameters of one section of strapping. The complete load-securing system must be considered.

08

Why is it not always worth choosing the highest N value?

A higher breaking force does not automatically make a product the best choice in every situation. For some applications, a 12 mm strap rated at 2,300–2,600 N may be sufficient; others may require a stronger 15 or 19 mm variant.

Oversizing may unnecessarily increase material costs and provide no practical benefit. In turn, a variant that is too weak may mean an incorrect fit to the process.

At Level Up Group, the aim is not to sell the highest-rated strapping in the table, but to select parameters for the specific application.

09

How to read the specification for PET strapping?

• 15 mm — strapping width,
• 0.80 mm — strapping thickness,
• up to 4,200 N — declared breaking force,
• 1,400 m — coil length.

Only the comparison of these parameters gives a more complete picture of a specific variant.

10

How to choose the right breaking force?

Before choosing, it is worth answering a few questions:

1. 01

   What is secured?

   Pallet, building materials, industrial product or other packaging?

2. 02

   What is the mass and geometry of the payload?

   It's not just the weight that counts, but also the shape and stability.

3. 03

   How many straps will be applied?

   The number and direction of the straps are important.

4. 04

   How will the strapping be tensioned?

   Manually, with a battery-powered strapping tool or automatically?

5. 05

   What does further transport look like?

   Transhipment, distance and risk of goods movement change requirements.

This information makes it much easier to determine whether the 2,300 N, 4,200 N or 6,300 N variant is appropriate.

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Do not choose strapping solely by its newton rating

The breaking force is one of the most important technical parameters of the PET strapping, but it is not the only parameter determining the effectiveness of securing the load.

Only such a combination allows you to choose the right variant.