[PL] How do zip ties work?

Packing goods in a warehouse is a task that requires skill and concentration on the part of the worker. In order to ensure that items placed in master cartons are completely secure during transport, it is advisable to use polyethylene or polyamide clips. This material is ideal for strapping heavy parcels and securing cartons placed on pallets. Find out how to crimp zip ties when preparing parcels for collection by courier.

Crimping bands – what are they?

The products sold as equipment for a warehouse or shipping company are not only dedicated corrugated cardboard boxes and parcel fillers. In addition to the above, you can order polyamide or polyethylene tourniquets, which are ideal for bundling and securing parcels with heavy contents.

When it comes to tourniquets, it is worth mentioning that these are operational materials that can be used in a number of ways. What does this mean? Well, you can tighten a tourniquet or clamp tape in situations such as:

• securing goods on pallets,
• joining bulk cartons together,
• reinforcing the construction of heavy parcels.

Before you decide to equip your warehouse with zip ties, it is essential to consider several parameters that affect how zip ties work. The most important factors are the quality of manufacture, durability, type of serration and resistance to high and low temperatures.

How do you crimp cable ties? Step by step

The instructions on how to crimp the cable ties apply to standard polyamide cable ties as well as polyethylene tape, which can be crimped using specialised stock tools. Here are a few steps to help you use a zip tie effectively when preparing parcels for shipping.

1. Prepare the goods you want to pack securely for courier delivery.
2. Seal the item in a parcel or plastic bag.
3. Fill in the empty spaces with filler, e.g. bubble wrap.
4. Seal the box with packing tape.
5. Use a zip tie to tighten the sides of the box so that it does not open unexpectedly. Simply tighten one end of the clamp and it will automatically hold the tension.

The practical use of zip ties in the shipping industry is useful, if only because they can reinforce parcels for shipping and also stabilise goods during bulk transit.

You run your own business and want to find out how to secure pallets? On the RAJA company blog you will find some practical advice that will help you efficiently prepare your pallets for collection by courier.

Application of RAJA tourniquets

The tourniquets available from RAJA are a practical operating material that can be used in many ways. Where, then, can you put them to practical use and enjoy their functionality? Here are some examples of the use of RAJA tourniquets:

• factories,
• warehouses,
• households,
• garages,
• transport companies,
• pharmaceutical plants,
• food production companies,
• IT companies,
• energy networks.

Anyone who organises electrical cables, lays cables from computer networks or prepares goods for shipping should know how to crimp cable ties. It’s quite simple, as it only takes a few seconds to fasten the individual products together.

RAJA cable ties – what makes them special?

Commercially available RAJA clamping ties work best where you need to permanently fasten material so that it remains stationary. In the case of warehouse work, there is probably no more durable material that can make such a strong connection. What makes RAJA zip ties stand out? A few key features are:

• high build quality,
• resistance to low and high temperatures,
• no risk of tearing,
• ability to fasten the clamp even under heavy pressure,
• many colour versions to choose from,
• attractive purchase price,
• practical serration along the cable, which seals the clamp.

Wondering how to optimise warehousemen’s work and which operating material to invest in? Check out Raj’s blog article: How to equip an e-commerce warehouse?

Types of zip ties available from RAJA

Unfortunately, but zip ties are a disposable product. Once clamped, a tritty can only be opened by cutting the material. Or do you want to find out which zip ties are available for sale? Products that are definitely worth using when working in the warehouse are:

• Plastic crimp seals – is a product that falls under the category of clamping bands. As a seal, such bands enable goods to be prepared safely for shipment. Wearing a seal is a guarantee that no outsider will be able to open the consignment – otherwise this would be visible in the form of a broken cord.
• The disposable colour-coded clamp – is a so-called trittype, which finds a wide range of applications not only in industry and production, but also in transport. The polyamide ties are durable, resistant to temperatures from -40 to 80 degrees Celsius and easy to use.
• Transparent cable tie – versatility is the second name for this product. The clamp in this form can be easily loosened, tightened or even removed. It is worth adding that this one is resistant to oils, greases, petrol and solvents. This means that it can be successfully used in the automotive sector.
• Clamping tape – The polyethylene strapping material is additionally reinforced with a wire inside the strap structure. This guarantees the long-term durability of the tape.
• Seal with a serrated thread – The distinguishing features of this material for sealing items and parcels are: speed of application, freely adjustable clamping force and personalised number plate with 7 characters. It is worth mentioning that serrated seals are made from a combination of polyamide and nylon.

Once you recognise the most popular types of cable ties and seals, you will be able to make your choice more easily and order products that are perfect for your daily warehouse operations.

Clamps – how do they work and when to use them? Summary

The principle behind RAJA cable ties is really simple. You wrap a specific object with a band, then insert the serrated part under the ratchet and tighten the. That’s all you need to do to use clamp clips. You can use such accessories practically anywhere.

Take a look at the guide, how to prepare a pallet for shipping. Learn about the methods of using zip ties and other operating materials when preparing pallets.

There are endless ways to use zip ties. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to have them on hand when packing parcels, especially small packages. They will seal small goods tightly and securely in foil packs or reinforce the wing joints of corrugated cardboard packaging.