Efficient load securing with baler strapping

April 28, 2025 | Correct strapping

Easy disposal in the recycling and agricultural industries as well as in retail: compact cardboard and plastic film waste in the baling press and transport it safely.

Advantages of load securing with baler strapping for commercial waste producers

The importance of securing cardboard and plastic film waste for transport cannot be overstated. Especially in companies that generate a lot of packaging waste, securing paper and plastic film waste properly is a daily challenge that can be made much easier by using suitable baling presses and appropriate baling press strapping. Strapping used to bundle packaging waste that has been compacted in balers must therefore meet a number of essential requirements.

In this article, you will learn what to look for when choosing the right baling press strap and how baling press straps contribute to effective load securing.

Advantages of load securing with baler strapping for commercial waste producers

As a commercial waste producer, you are obliged to sort and dispose of your paper waste in accordance with the legal requirements of the Commercial Waste Ordinance (GewAbfV). Different baling presses are suitable depending on the amount of waste produced and the application. The baling presses take in pre-sorted waste and compress it into individual cubes, which are then strapped with strapping bands for further transport prior to disposal or—only practicable for small amounts of waste—tied by hand.

The advantages of bale press tape are obvious:

Stability for your load securing: neatly bundled bales that are securely lashed with baler twine will not fall apart during transport.
Weather-independent transport safety: Paper waste changes volume depending on weather conditions. For example, wet paper waste continues to swell or loses volume due to moisture loss. Lashing bale press strapping bands secure waste loads again in no time at all.
Environmentally friendly in two ways: Ideally, baling press tape is sustainable in nature—in other words, recyclable. In addition, the use of baling press tape enables efficient disposal of cardboard and other waste, which contributes to a reduction in waste overall.
Cost efficiency: Proper and space-saving load securing with bundled and lashed waste bales reduces transport damage and reduces the number of transports a company has to carry out for waste disposal.

Tips for effective load securing with baler strapping

There is a suitable baling press strapping band for every commercially available baling press. You should check in advance what specific material thickness and quality your baling press band must have so that your load is securely lashed down and transport is safe. Then, when loading and transporting, follow three simple tips to ensure that nothing goes wrong:

Use the correct technique: Ensure that the strap is wrapped tightly and evenly around the pallets at all times. This will ensure that the load is secured and stable.
Regular checks: Check the load securing regularly. Especially during longer storage periods or transport routes, this will ensure that everything remains in place and securely lashed down. Check the load securing regularly during transport to ensure that everything remains in place.
Employee training: Train your users in how to use your baler and the proper load securing measures. As a business owner, you and the transporter are always responsible for ensuring that the baler bales arrive safely at the disposal site.

Conclusion: Choosing the right strapping band is not difficult.

Bale presses and the appropriate strapping bands are the ideal solution for all companies that want to dispose of their cardboard and plastic film waste in a practical, responsible, and sustainable manner. Experienced manufacturers of bale press strapping can advise you at any time on which strapping band is suitable for your bale press. For example, Sanderband® BP is available for all standard balers, and each delivery unit consists of four rolls. If you opt for the all-inclusive package and purchase the buckles and any other accessories you may need at the same time, you will have everything you need from a single source. On special request, the baler strapping can also be customized with your company logo.