Choosing the Right Pallet Strapping Tool for Polyester or Steel Strap
A practical guide to battery, manual and pneumatic tools—plus how to match each option to your load, strap and workflow.
Quick chooser
- Battery tool + Polyester Strapping: best everyday choice for pallets and general freight.
- Pneumatic + Metal Strap: heavy or sharp loads, high-volume fixed stations.
- Manual + Steel/PET: low-volume or backup use where power isn’t available.
What you’ll need
- Strap: Polyester Strapping or Metal Strap
- Closures: Strapping Seals & Buckles
- Tool: Pallet Strapping Tools
Polyester Strapping & Battery Tools
Battery-powered pallet strapping tools pair well with PET strap for fast, consistent tensioning and sealing.
Siat GT-Xtreme (Battery)
- High-tension: Up to 4,200 N for heavy loads
- Modes: Manual, Semi-Auto, Auto, and Soft
Siat GT-One+ (Battery)
- Versatile all-rounder for 10-16mm strap
- Lightweight: Only 3.7kg including battery
Metal Strap: Manual & Pneumatic Tools
Steel remains the industrial standard for dense or sharp-edged loads. Choose a metal strap tool for ultimate load security.
Siat ST-IMA (Manual Combo)
Mobile and durable—the reliable choice for manual metal strapping.
View Product →How to choose (quick checklist)
- Throughput: higher volumes → battery or pneumatic pallet strapping tools.
- Edge Risk: heavy/sharp → consider metal strap.
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