Bsc Preferred PS1231 Polypropylene Strapping Roll

Product Description

The BSC PREFERRED PS1231 is a polypropylene strapping roll designed for general-purpose bundling and securing of goods in packaging and shipping applications. Polypropylene construction makes this strap roughly half the weight of comparable steel strapping while remaining weather resistant and split resistant. The embossed surface adds flexibility throughout the strap body, allowing it to conform under load without cracking. Packaging and shipping personnel, warehouse workers, and trade supply professionals install and apply this strapping with standard tensioners and sealers as part of routine shipping operations.

This strapping is suited for light-to-medium-duty packaging environments where steel strapping is unnecessary or impractical. Common applications include securing boxes, pallets, and bundled materials for shipment or storage. The absence of sharp edges reduces handling risk compared to steel alternatives, making it appropriate for high-volume packaging lines or manual hand-tensioning workflows. This product is equivalent to part number S-162.

Key Features

• Polypropylene construction - approximately half the weight of steel strapping
• Weather resistant for indoor and outdoor storage or transit conditions
• No sharp edges, reducing handling injury risk compared to steel strap
• Split-resistant design helps deter pilferage and maintains bundle integrity
• Embossed surface provides added flexibility under tension

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose polypropylene strapping roll compatible with standard strapping machines and hand tensioners. Equivalent to part number S-162.

Installation Notes

Apply using a compatible strapping tensioner, sealer, or strapping machine appropriate for polypropylene strap width and thickness. Ensure tensioner jaws are clean and free of debris before use to avoid strap damage. Store rolls in a cool, dry location away from direct UV exposure when not in active use to maintain strap integrity over time.