What is BS EN 13246 - Tensional steel strapping about?

Strapping is a packaging and shipping essential. Strapping is used in environments such as bundling together for handling and shipping: durable steel coils, pavers and bricks, roll end binding, baling wire, other metals, etc. To make sure both your load and the people securing it stay safe, it is important to use the right materials, tools and techniques.

BS EN 13246 focuses on specifications for tensional steel strapping used in the packaging industry. BS EN 13246 specifies the dimensions and physical properties of a range of tensional steel strapping used to secure, close or strengthen packages and to band unit loads.

BS EN 13246 covers the types of tensional steel strapping and their characteristics. BS EN 13246 also covers mechanical properties including the minimum tensile strength and percentage elongation at break of tensional steel strapping.

Who is BS EN 13246 - Tensional steel strapping for?

BS EN 13246 on tensional steel strapping is useful for:

Goods packaging products manufacturers
Food packaging industries
The goods packaging and distribution industry
Quality control professionals

Why should you use BS EN 13246 - Tensional steel strapping?

The right packaging can make all the difference to a product. Strapping is known for its reliability and product protection. Depending on the load or product is secured when it comes to securing heavy loads. Strapping serves our purpose best because, in the end, we don’t want any accidents, injuries and damages to the operators and to the products we transport.

BS EN 13246 gives guidance on the selection and use of tensional steel strapping. The steel strapping covers flat band strapping and wire of round, oval or flat section.

BS EN 13246 reinforce and strengthens packages, protecting them against the hazards of transportation with tensional steel strapping, thus assisting and ensuring a safe arrival at destination. Following BS EN 13246 guidelines help to protect the packaged load, so no scratches, damages, or breaks occur, and secure pallet loads during transport and storage.

BS EN 13246:2001

Packaging. Specification for tensional steel strapping

Current

Published:

15 Jun 2001