Strapping

Strapping is used to secure products within their pallet, crate or other load securement vessel for safe storage, handling and shipping, reducing the risk of shifting or product damage during transport.

Millwood’s strapping options deliver reliable protection by stabilizing heavy-duty and sensitive loads. Steel strapping provides unmatched break strength for rigid or sharp-edged products, while poly strapping delivers secure yet flexible support for cartons, boxed goods or delicate items. Both types keep your loads secure throughout warehousing and logistics processes, ensuring shipments arrive without costly damage or product loss. Whether applied with hand tools or automated machines, strapping is a critical element of load securement that supports efficient supply chain operations and reduces the risk of packaging failure.

Steel strapping is best for heavy, rigid loads, while poly strapping works better for lighter or more delicate cartons that could be crushed under higher tension.

Steel strapping offers maximum break strength, making it ideal for industries handling industrial machinery, building materials or dense pallets requiring superior stability. Polypropylene and polyester strapping, by contrast, are safer for packaging lighter loads, offering flexibility without risking carton damage. Millwood provides a range of widths, thicknesses and finishes to match unique product demands. Choosing the right option ensures you balance safety, performance and cost efficiency, preventing both under-engineering that risks load failure and over-engineering that adds unnecessary expense to packaging operations.

Yes—Millwood offers AAR-approved strapping that meets Association of American Railroads standards for intermodal and rail transport compliance.

AAR-approved strapping is engineered to withstand the vibrations, impacts and stresses associated with long-distance freight shipments. This makes it the trusted solution for intermodal loads moving by rail, truck and sea. Millwood provides both steel and poly options that meet compliance requirements while delivering consistent break strength and load security. By choosing certified strapping, shippers ensure safe handling across multiple modes of transportation, reduce liability risks and maintain compliance with industry standards. This helps businesses protect their cargo while optimizing logistics for complex, multi-stage shipping routes.

Our strapping enhances load safety by securing goods and preventing them from shifting, separating or collapsing during handling, transit or storage.

Properly applied strapping distributes pressure evenly, keeping cartons, crates or irregular loads locked securely in place. Steel strapping delivers unmatched strength for dense or sharp-edged goods, while poly strapping offers gentler containment for fragile or crushable products. Millwood’s strapping solutions integrate seamlessly with manual tools and automated machines, providing flexibility for operations of all sizes. By reducing load movement and damage risk, strapping not only protects products but also helps companies lower costs related to claims, rework and product loss. It is an essential safeguard for supply chain stability.

Millwood strapping solutions combine strength, compliance and customization, backed by decades of packaging expertise and ISTA-certified testing.

Millwood provides both steel and poly strapping in multiple widths, thicknesses, colors and finishes—ensuring customers get the right match for their load type and shipping conditions. AAR-approved options make compliance straightforward for intermodal shippers. Each strapping solution is designed to provide consistent protection while integrating into existing packaging workflows. With industry-leading testing, customer-focused support and a commitment to sustainability, Millwood delivers strapping that balances performance and cost efficiency. Choosing Millwood means gaining a trusted partner in packaging securement, protecting products across every stage of the supply chain.