How to Build a Shared PP Strapping Range With a Polypropylene Strap Manufacturer

A warehouse needs to buy one polypropylene strap for each packing station. It is designed for automatic carton line but the manual bench has a different closing mechanism. The dispatch team also requests a coloured strap to indicate any orders which are being held for collection. It seemed to be a good idea to purchase one roll per job to simplify stock. Rather, the warehouse has to resort to purchasing emergency replacements and establishing unwritten policies as to who gets which roll.

A polypropylene strap producer can give support to the buyers to create a small range of jobs that their teams do. The decision begins with package, then to the application of the strap, whether or not it requires identification of the load. That sequence is useful for distributors and multi-site buyers to identify where they can have a shared specification, and where a unique item deserves a unique number.

Begin with Package the Strap Must Hold

Conduct a walk-through of the packing process done by the users of the strap. The strap can be used to temporarily secure a closed carton at one station. In one instance, it can be used to cluster several small boxes together in order to move them as a whole. Record what would be deemed to be a failure in each job. If a soft carton gets too much tension, it may be harmed, and a bundle may require some tension to keep the boxes from sliding.

PP is ideal for standard carton bundling and for a range of light to medium duty packaging applications. Inspect heavy loads on pallets individually, especially if the band is required to be under tension for long periods of handling or transportation. For some of these loads, PET might be a better choice. Do not make the material selection on the actual package and handling condition when giving a common stock item number.

The same review can begin with customer orders for a distributor. Inquire about the similarity of the packs and handling steps adopted by 2 customers purchasing similar bands. If the applications are understood and the proposed common grade have been checked then a specification could be created for both.

Don't Combine Orders Before Manual and Machine Work.

Start at the manual bench, using the current tensioner and closure technique. White PP is available in Yalan's PP hand strapping range and is used for lightweight carton closing, and can be offered to group products in color. A common hand grade can be used when the package needs, tools and closures are in harmony. If one bench is used for soft cartons, and the other bench is used for rigid boxes make sure that the same grade is suitable for both and is used with appropriate application parameters.

Yalan's PP machine strapping is designed for compatible automatic/semimanual equipment on the line. Use the band size, roll and joining method that is accepted for each machine. Only group stations when it is known that the same roll will work on all stations. Two lines using the same strap could be okay if one line has cartons that require different tension setting. Do not change the approved settings on each station!

Determine who is allowed to make a substitution if the first choice of coils is unavailable. This decision should be made in the purchasing record and then an urgent order is subject to the same requirements as a planned order.

Use Colour & Printing When They Change a Packing Decision

When adding more coils to inventory, assign them a color first. For instance, a warehouse could use coloured PP strapping to differentiate between collection orders and normal dispatch. Select a cue that is consistent at the handover location and ensure the sites are interpreting the cue the same way. If the color has been added just to differentiate two similar-looking storage rolls, it could be managed by the roll label and a separate storage bin, instead.

When the band should display a brand name or render the package identifier legible, custom printed PP strapping can be used. Request a sample on the proposed band width and place it around the actual carton. Test the position of the text and if it remains legible at corners and/or where the strap overlaps. If the information is already evident on the carton, ask yourself if the information on the band is helpful for the next person handling the package.

Do not change the Material Specification With Each Stock Code.

After determining the range, enter grades and exceptions in the item master. Put on the application, PP grade reference, width, thickness, core and roll format, color, and/or artwork, if necessary. If the item is to be done by hand, determine how it will be closed. If it is a machine, make a note of the equipment that can be used. This will allow a buyer to determine if 2 coils can be interchanged without depending on visual or a short-hand description from a previous order.

Yalan inspects the strapping and checks for the dimensions, tensile strength and appearance in the extrusion and embossing production line. Inquire with the manufacturer whether the configuration and inspection criteria for each of the stock items are available. When a colored/printed version is to be used instead of a plain version, be sure to finalize the specification for the colored/printed version and test it in the same application before considering the two as interchangeable.

Before making changes to all sites, pilot Range.

Begin with one representative station for each job, and add any station that has different tools or cartons. Test with the actual load and inspect package where strap will require loading. This may be due to internal handling for a multipack or at dispatch for a marked collection order. Look through the physical bundle and the cue identification together before adding items to other locations.

Let Yalan know what you plan to use their sample for when asking for it. Determine which coil(s) you wish to consolidate and which requirements need to remain distinct. Update Buying Descriptions and delete substitutions in the ordering system that are no longer current, after the pilot. Make the initial rollout small so that the staff will be able to recognize if an item is out of place and re-map it before they make it a habit.

Conclusion

Develop a PP strapping area around what the package requires, how the strapping is applied and what the operator should know. Share a stock code in which the roll meets the same requirements as the application and establish an exception if required by the application. Each site orders the correct roll with the aid of the clear item record.

FAQ

Q1. Is it OK to use the same PP strap for a hand station and a machine?

Check with the manufacturer and equipment supplier on whether a particular grade is appropriate for both systems. Be sure to check it for every closing technique before closing with any stock code.

Q2. Is it possible for Can Yalan to provide colored and printed polypropylene strap?

Yalan provides the possibility of colored PP and custom printed PP. When talking about the finished configuration, indicate whether the strap will be hand applied or machine applied.

Q3. Do you need to use a PP strap for each carton size?

Several sizes can share a grade if the tool/machine requirements and the bundle requirements are compatible. Check performance of smallest and largest carton prior to consolidating.

Q4. Is there a way for staff to tell what strength grade they're using by the color of the strap?

Use the approved stock code or label to verify the grade. If the mapping is done at multiple locations, using a colour convention can assist staff in identifying an application.

Q5. What should I include with my request for a print sample?

Include art, desired strap width, application and photo of carton. Add locations on the completed package where the message will be seen.