Woven Strapping

Cordweb Woven Strapping

When you need a strong, flexible, and safe alternative to steel banding, Cordweb woven strapping delivers reliable load securement for transportation, export shipping, warehousing, and industrial applications. Manufactured from high-tenacity polyester fibers, woven strapping provides exceptional strength while maintaining the flexibility needed to protect both cargo and personnel during handling and transit.

Unlike steel strapping, woven polyester strapping absorbs shock, adapts to load movement, and won't damage sensitive surfaces. Its lightweight construction and user-friendly handling make it a preferred choice for professionals securing palletized freight, machinery, building materials, export cargo, and oversized loads.

Whether you're securing freight for over-the-road transportation or stabilizing products for international shipment, Cordweb woven strapping offers dependable performance in demanding environments.

What Is Woven Polyester Strapping?

Woven polyester strapping is constructed from coated, high-strength polyester filament yarns woven together to create a durable yet flexible securement solution. This woven design allows the strapping to stretch slightly under tension, helping maintain load stability when cargo settles or shifts during transit.

Compared to traditional steel banding, woven strapping provides several advantages:

• High tensile strength with controlled elongation
• Excellent shock absorption during transport
• Safer handling with no sharp edges
• Reduced risk of product damage
• Lightweight and easy to apply
• Resistant to rust and corrosion
• Ideal for dynamic and shifting loads

Cordweb Woven Strapping vs. Composite Strapping

Both woven and composite strapping are effective cargo securement solutions, but woven strapping offers unique advantages for certain applications.

Softer and Easier to Handle

Cordweb woven strapping features a softer, more flexible construction than composite strapping, making it easier to work with during installation and removal. This reduces operator fatigue and improves overall handling safety.

Superior Shock Absorption

The woven design allows the strap to absorb impact and vibration more effectively, helping maintain consistent tension throughout long-distance transportation. This makes woven strapping an excellent choice for loads that may settle or experience movement during transit.

Reliable Tension Retention

As cargo shifts, woven polyester strapping stretches slightly while maintaining secure holding force, helping keep loads stable from origin to destination.

How to Use Woven Strapping

For maximum performance, woven strapping should be used with compatible phosphate-coated wire buckles and a strapping tensioner.

The installation process includes:

1. Wrap the woven strapping around the load.
2. Feed the strap through a compatible phosphate-coated buckle.
3. Use a tensioning tool to apply proper tension.
4. Secure the strap and trim excess material.

Phosphate-coated buckles provide enhanced grip and corrosion resistance, helping create a secure connection that can withstand demanding transportation conditions.

Using a tensioner is critical to achieving the rated system strength. Hand-tightening alone will not provide the same holding capacity or performance.

Understanding Woven Strapping System Break Strength

When selecting woven strapping, it is important to understand the difference between strap strength and system break strength.

System break strength refers to the maximum strength of the complete securement system, including:

• Woven polyester strapping
• Compatible phosphate-coated buckle
• Proper tensioning tool application

To achieve the rated system strength, all components must be used together correctly.

Example:

If you are securing a 2,000 lb. load and your woven strapping system has a break strength of 1,000 lbs., you will need a minimum of two properly installed straps to meet or exceed the required holding capacity.

Always select a woven strapping system with a total system break strength greater than the weight and securement requirements of your load.

Common Applications for Cordweb Woven Strapping

Woven polyester strapping is commonly used for:

• Export shipping
• Flatbed transportation
• Industrial machinery securement
• Lumber and building materials
• Metal products
• Palletized freight
• Warehouse load containment
• Heavy equipment transportation

Its ability to maintain tension and absorb shock makes it especially effective for loads exposed to vibration, settling, and dynamic transport forces.

Why Choose Cordweb Woven Strapping?

Cordweb woven strapping provides a dependable, cost-effective solution for cargo securement professionals who need strength without sacrificing flexibility. Its superior shock absorption, user-friendly handling, and reliable tension retention help improve load stability while reducing the risks associated with traditional steel banding systems.

Whether you're shipping products across the country or around the world, Cordweb woven strapping delivers the performance required to keep your cargo secure every step of the way.