Product selection & application
Composite Strapping vs Hotmelt Strapping: Which to Specify?
Composite strapping and hotmelt strapping both use polyester yarns, but their construction is different. When requesting a quote, specify the construction as well as the width, required performance and complete strap-and-buckle system.
Start with the construction
Composite strapping encloses polyester yarns in a protective polymer coating. Hotmelt strapping bonds polyester yarns with a hot-melt adhesive. The terms “polyester strap” and “cord strapping” can be too broad for a purchase order: state whether you require composite or hotmelt construction and identify the exact product.
| What to confirm | Composite strapping | Hotmelt strapping |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Polyester yarns within a polymer coating | Polyester yarns bonded with hot-melt adhesive |
| Current listed widths | 13, 16, 19, 25 and 32 mm, by model | 9, 13, 16 and 19 mm; ask about other sizes |
| Performance data | Read model-level linear and system values in the product table | Confirm breaking strength and roll length for the requested specification |
| Buckle and tool | Confirm compatibility with the selected strap model | Confirm compatibility specifically for the bonded yarn construction |
| Environment | Request the exact product’s exposure and storage limits | Request the exact product’s temperature, exposure and storage limits |
A shared width does not mean the same system
Two 16 mm straps can differ in yarn arrangement, coating or adhesive, thickness, coil length and breaking performance. A buckle or tensioner used with one construction should not be assumed suitable for another. Confirm the matched components and application method with the quotation.
Likewise, “flat yarn” and “twisted yarn” describe yarn construction in our composite range; they are not interchangeable labels for composite and hotmelt strapping.
Choose around the application, not a generic winner
Describe the package surface, edges, handling, storage and shipment conditions. Discuss how the material feeds around the load, how the joint is applied and which tools are already in use. Request samples for evaluation if the construction is changing. We do not treat either material as a universal replacement for the other.
For load-security comparisons, obtain system data for each proposed strap and buckle combination, with test method and units. Do not compare a single-strip value with an assembly result or infer a working load from a breaking test.
Make the purchase specification complete
- Composite or hotmelt construction, nominal width and product code.
- Required performance and supporting test documentation.
- Buckle model, tensioner model and intended application.
- Roll length, core size, packing and order quantity.
- Destination, required delivery date and operating conditions.
Compare the current composite strap specifications and hotmelt strapping options, then send your requirements for a matched quotation. Confirm final availability, specifications and lead time when ordering.