Wool is a critical part of Australia’s agriculture heritage and economy. Australia is the largest exporter of greasy wool in the world and the second largest producer of wool. The quality of Australia’s wool is known worldwide and it’s important to continue to uphold those standards. The handling and transportation of wool requires meticulous care to maintain this quality. Let’s investigate how strapping helps uphold these standards during transportation and handling.
Choice of strapping
Wool bales are known to expand and contract due to environmental conditions during transportation and handling. This variability necessitates a versatile strapping solution with high elongation to maintain the integrity of the wool bales. Polyester (PET) strapping is engineered to adapt to these changes. Being lightweight with high elongation properties PET strapping is the perfect choice for your wool bales. Some companies, such as Titan Asia Pacific, make their polyester straps out of 100% recycled material, making them a great choice for the environment too.
Strapping solutions
- Manual strapping solutions: For smaller operations or those requiring more flexibility, manual strapping systems offer a cost-effective solution. Manual solutions are easy to use and can be customised with different types and sizes of straps, tensioning tools, and sealing tools to suit the specific requirements for your wool bales.
- Automated strapping solutions: Larger operations benefit significantly from automated strapping systems. Automated strapping systems are designed to handle high volumes of wool safely and efficiently. A customised automated solution can be designed to fit the space you have available. They can also include additional automated systems such as conveyors and labellers to drastically increase efficiency and lower manual handling requirements.
Advantages to strapping in the wool industry
- Security: Properly strapped wool bales are less likely to suffer damage or loss during transportation, ensuring that your product reaches its destination in optimal condition. Ensuring your goods are properly secured is also important for the chain of responsibility under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
- Efficiency: Automated strapping solutions streamline the packaging process, reducing manual labour, and minimising the time needed to prepare your wool bales for shipment. This can free up your workers so their time can be utilised on other valuable tasks.
- Cost Savings: By preventing damage and loss, proper strapping solutions help wool producers save on potential costs associated with damaged or lost goods. Additionally, automation can also lead to significant savings on labour costs.
- Sustainability: Automated strapping systems are designed to be environmentally friendly and help reduce waste. Choosing a strapping supplier, like Titan Asia Pacific that uses 100% recycled materials for their PET straps, reinforces the notion that you’re a company that cares about the environment.
The wool industry is a vital part of Australia’s economy, and at Titan we are dedicated to supporting it with innovative strapping solutions. Whether through manual or automated systems, our goal is to enhance the security, efficiency, and sustainability of wool packaging and transportation. By partnering with Titan Asia Pacific wool producers can ensure their product is handled with the utmost care and precision, from the shearing shed to the global market.
For more information on Titans customised and automated strapping solutions, contact Titan Asia Pacific today and speak to one of our experienced staff to learn how they can help optimise your wool operations.