The PP (Polypropylene) Strapping Production Line is a highly efficient and advanced manufacturing system designed to produce high-quality polypropylene strapping bands used for packaging and securing various products during transportation and storage.
Main Components and Process
1. Raw Material Preparation:
- The primary raw material used is polypropylene resin, which is often in the form of small pellets or granules. Additives such as colorants, UV inhibitors, or stabilizers may be added to enhance the properties of the strapping.
2. Extrusion:
- The polypropylene resin is fed into an extruder, where it is heated to temperatures between 200-250°C (392-482°F) and melted. The molten material is then forced through a die to form a continuous sheet.
3. Stretching and Cooling:
- The extruded sheet is stretched to align the polymer chains and improve tensile strength. After stretching, the material is cooled in water baths to solidify it.
4. Slitting and Embossing:
- The cooled sheet is slit into individual straps of the desired width. The straps are then embossed with a textured pattern to enhance grip and prevent slipping.
5. Coiling and Packaging:
- The finished straps are coiled into large rolls for easy handling and transportation. These rolls are then packaged and shipped to customers.
Features and Advantages
- High Production Efficiency: The production line can achieve high output rates, with some models capable of producing up to 800 kg/hr. The production speed can reach up to 210 m/min.
- Quality Control: The entire production process is controlled via a PLC system, ensuring consistent quality. In-line quality control systems are used to monitor the strapping bands.
- Flexibility: The production line can produce straps of various widths (4-32 mm) and thicknesses (0.5-2.5 mm) to meet different market requirements. It can also switch between producing PP and PET straps with minimal setup time.
- Energy Efficiency: The use of frequency conversion motor drives and automatic intelligent temperature control systems helps save energy.
- Recyclability: The production line can utilize 100% recycled PP material, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Applications
PP strapping is widely used in various industries, including waste paper, steel pipes, steel coils, and medical supplies. It is a popular choice for its strength, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
| Material | Extruder | Width(mm) | Strap quantity | Output (kg/h) |
| PP | Φ65 | 5-19 | 2 | 80 |
| PP | Φ75 | 5-19 | 2 | 100 |
| PP | Φ90 | 5-19 | 4 | 180 |
| PP | Φ120 | 5-19 | 4-8 | 300 |
| PET | Φ75 | 9-19 | 2 | 150 |
| PET | Φ90 | 9-19 | 2 | 200 |
| PET | Φ100 | 9-25 | 4 | 300 |
| PET | Φ110 | 9-25 | 4 | 350 |
| PET | Φ120 | 9-32 | 4-8 | 500 |