In the logistics and industrial sector in Spain, when we talk about securing large loads, we tend to focus solely on the robustness of the materials. However, the real key to savings and safety on a shipping line lies in... Automatic strapping It lies in a technical concept that is often confused or overlooked: the efficiency of the seal.
Did you know that the weakest point in your packaging is actually where you should be saving the most money?
Load Resistance: Strap vs. Joint
To understand how to optimize costs in your plant, it is essential to differentiate between two critical variables when working with steel strip:
Strap breaking load resistance: It is the maximum force that the material itself can withstand before breaking naturally.
Breaking load resistance at the JOINT: It measures the strength that the sealing point withstands compared to the total capacity of that same point. strapping.
⚠️ The Tipping Point: The joint is always the weakest link in the chain; it's where the steel's strength drops dramatically. If your joint's efficiency is low, you'll be forced to buy a thicker, more expensive consumable to compensate for that loss, unnecessarily increasing your inventory costs.
Technical Comparison: Three Sealing Technologies
Today, the industrial market offers different alternatives for the strapping systems made of steel, but their performance is very different:
| Closure Technology | Union Efficiency | Impact on Operation |
| Sealing Systems (Linkers) | 60% – 70% | They require additional consumables and weaken the line's resistance. |
| Die-cutting Systems (Without stamp) | 75% – 80% | They avoid the metal seal, but the mechanical stamping still reduces structural strength. |
| TIG Welding (TITAN Technology) | 90% | The cutting-edge technology we implement at Sorsa. |
Maximum Efficiency with TIG Welding
Upon reaching a 90% efficiency at the joint Thanks to the TIG welding technology integrated into our equipment, we enable companies to take a qualitative leap in their packaging processes.
The advantage is immediate: by not losing strength at the critical point, You no longer need to oversize the thickness of the steel. This allows you to switch to a more optimized and lighter strapping, while maintaining the highest safety standards and drastically reducing material costs.
True efficiency in packaging is not about buying the heaviest materials, but about having the best ones. strapping systems of the market.
Do you want to audit the efficiency of your steel joints and start saving on consumables?
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