Stabilisation Of Bricks / Stones
Strapping is often used to stabilise a pallet of bricks or stones. In some cases, strapping with a steel band is still used, but these days a PET strapping band is usually used. This is due to its excellent features such as its elastic capacity and ability to maintain tension for long periods. Furthermore, PET is cheaper than steel band and less harmful to the environment.
For some types of stones, the load is fitted with a top sheet. A top sheet is a layer of plastic film that is laid on top of the package. The top sheet is attached using strapping. The top sheet protects the stones against dirt and moisture from above, but can also serve to display information such as product details. These can be printed on the film using a High Resolution Inkjet Printer, for example.