Industrial Carbide's nylon banding offers benefits including high tension recovery and high break strength. When pallet loads are stacked or vibrate in transit, the strapping / banding often becomes loose. This can cause product damage or personal injury. Nylon banding is perfectly suited for loads that shift or shrink in transit or storage, because it is elongated or stretched when under pressure, and it recovers when the load shifts. This property is unique to nylon.

For use with friction weld tools (battery or pneumatic) or manual sealers and tensioners, it is center embossed, allowing for superior grip in the friction weld process and with serrated seals. The smooth edges weld at a slower rate, improving the joint strength. See the benefits of nylon compared to steel and polyester below:

Nylon vs. Steel

Nylon vs. Polyester

Unlike steel bands, nylon strapping stays tight when loads shift / settle during transit or get compressed. Unlike steel bands, nylon has no sharp edges and is therefore safer. Unlike heavy steel banding coils, nylon is easier to work with due to lighter coil weight, reducing back injuries. Unlike steel bands, nylon will not rust or stain the load. Unlike steel bands, nylon is easy to dispose of and will not damage forklift tires. Unlike steel bands, nylon is unlikely to damage loads when high tensioning pressure is applied. Unlike expensive steel banding, nylon is moderately priced and cost competitive.

Unlike polyester bands, nylon elongates under high tension. When pallet loads settle or shift in transit, polyester will loosen and may cause a safety issue or damage products. Nylon recovers and remains tight. Nylon, while offering the same break strengths and footages that polyester offers, is usually the less expensive of the two. Nylon elongates 5-6%, while polyester only elongates 1-2%. Nylon recovers from elongation, while polyester does not.

Center embossed high-recovery nylon banding stacks up well compared to other banding alternatives. See our comparison chart. Best of all, it is competitively priced! See the chart below for available specifications, then call today to ask questions, place your order, and schedule free delivery.