Steel strapping has been a favourite bundling material for ages. These straps have low elongation and very high tensile strength, making them ideal for bulky products. Steel straps are also UV resistant, making them suitable for outdoor storage.
One of the concerns of most people in using steel straps is their risk of corrosion and premature wear. But manufacturers have come up with various finishes for steel strapping systems to counter rust and premature wear. Here are some of the finishes available for steel straps.
Pro Zinc-Silver Finish
This is the ideal finish where superior anti-corrosion is required. Pro zinc-silver finishing undergoes a waxing to ensure your strapping tools do not get clogged up with the product. The finish does not impact your strapping’s tensile strength, and pro zinc silver-finished steel straps can be used for high tensile applications. Pro zinc-silver finished straps can also be used for products that are stored outdoors for a long time.
Blued and Waxed Finish
This finish is achieved using a heat process that burns off all foreign material from the steel strap, protecting your straps from rust. The resultant finish is bluish-black, which is then waxed to hold in place. Though economical, a blued and waxed finish offers minimal rust protection and is ideal for areas with minimum rust risk.
Painted and Waxed Finish
Rather than rust protection, a painted and waxed finish primarily protects your strap from premature wear. A rigid baked-on paint is applied on both sides of your strapping then sealed with a wax covering. The standard paint colour for steel straps is black though other colours are available on special order.
From these finishing options, you can be assured of your strap’s superior performance. The ideal finish for your straps primarily depends on your storage, environmental conditions and shipping. There is nothing stopping you from investing in durable, high-quality steel straps.