Strap Comparison Charts

Here are strap comparison charts so you can easily compare the pros and cons of the different strap we offer.

 

Steel Strap comparison

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Pros

  • Much higher break strength
  • Easy to use
  • No elongation
  • Fully recyclable
  • Inexpensive tools

Cons

  • Take care when cutting
  • Tensioned strap

Polyester Strap comparison

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Pros

  • Weather and UV resistant
  • Light weight
  • Cheap

Cons

  • 11% elongation
  • Lower break strength
  • Special process to recycle
  • Expensive tools

Polyprop Strap comparison

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Pros

  • Low cost
  • Light weight
  • Recyclable
  • Hand or tool tightened

Cons

  • Lack of tension

Polywoven Strap comparison

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Pros

  • Can be reused and retensioned
  • No elongation
  • Safe to use

Cons

  • Difficult to recycle

Composite Strap comparison

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Pros

  • Can be reused and retensioned
  • UV resistant
  • Safe to use

Cons

  • Elongation