Start Strapping with Cyklop’s Complete Polypropylene Starter Kit

Setting up a reliable manual strapping system should not mean sourcing the strap, seals and individual tools separately.

Cyklop Australia’s Polypropylene Starter Kit brings together everything needed to begin tensioning, sealing and cutting polypropylene strap in one convenient package. Available at a special price of $186.38 + GST, it is a practical starting point for warehouses, manufacturers, dispatch teams and other businesses looking for an economical way to secure everyday packages and bundled products.

The complete kit includes a roll of 12mm polypropylene strap, a carton of metal seals, a manual tensioner, a sealer and a dedicated strap cutter.

Everything needed to start manual strapping

The Polypropylene Starter Kit includes:

• One roll of 12mm DP12 polypropylene strapping, product code 0122DP12
• One carton of 12mm seals, product code 0140F12P
• One manual tensioner, product code 010CF016
• One sealer, product code 010PSL13
• One strap cutter, product code 001SCU32

The DP12 roll supplied with the kit contains 1,000 metres of blue 12mm strapping, providing a substantial quantity for businesses introducing strapping into their packaging process or replenishing an existing manual workstation.

Bringing these components together in one kit helps remove the uncertainty involved in separately selecting a roll, tensioning tool, sealer and cutting tool.

Why businesses use polypropylene strapping

Polypropylene, commonly referred to as PP strapping, is widely used because it provides an economical option for securing light-to-medium loads.

It is suitable for both manual and machine applications and can be closed using metal seals, heat sealing or friction welding, depending on the equipment being used. That versatility makes it a useful material across many everyday packaging environments.

For a manual setup such as this starter kit, the strap is placed around the package and tightened with the tensioner. A metal seal is then positioned over the overlapping strap and crimped with the sealer before the excess strapping is removed with the cutter.

This creates a straightforward process that can be carried out without powered machinery, compressed air or a dedicated automated packing line.

A practical option for everyday packing requirements

The starter kit is particularly relevant for businesses that need to strap products regularly but do not yet require a semi-automatic or fully automatic strapping machine.

Potential applications include:

• Reinforcing packed cartons before transport
• Bundling multiple products or components together
• Securing packaged goods during storage and internal handling
• Creating a manual strapping station in a warehouse or dispatch area
• Providing an additional strapping option for occasional or overflow work

Because the tools are manually operated, the setup can also be used in different areas of a warehouse, workshop or production facility rather than being restricted to one fixed machine location.

Suitable for light-to-medium loads

Polypropylene strapping is designed primarily for light-to-medium applications under normal storage and handling conditions. Cyklop identifies its combination of pricing, elasticity, tensile strength and breaking strength as the reason it is suitable for many common packaging requirements.

It can be a strong choice when the objective is to reinforce cartons, bundle products or provide additional load stability without moving to a more heavy-duty strapping material.

However, choosing strapping should always be based on the weight, shape and handling conditions of the load. Heavier products, sharp-edged packs or goods requiring greater tension retention may be better suited to PET polyester or steel strapping.

The Cyklop team can help confirm whether polypropylene is appropriate where there is any uncertainty about the application.

Metal seals provide a secure mechanical closure

The metal seals included in the kit are applied over the overlapping sections of polypropylene strap and closed using the manual sealer.

Cyklop’s polypropylene seals are designed for plastic strapping and are closed by clamping the seal around the strap. Cyklop also describes its polypropylene seals as galvanised to provide weather resistance.

Using the correct sealer is important because the quality of the finished joint depends on the seal being properly positioned and firmly crimped.

A complete setup at a special price

The Cyklop Polypropylene Starter Kit provides the core consumables and tools required to begin manual strapping without purchasing each item individually.

Product code: 0011PPDP12
Special price: $186.38 + GST

To order the starter kit or discuss whether it is suitable for your products and packaging process, contact Cyklop Australia on 1300 295 567 or email sales@cyklop.com.au.