Steel Packaging Strapping Price Guide and Quote Factors
The price of steel packaging strapping is not a fixed figure independent of the order specifications. Surface type, steel grade, width and thickness, order weight and delivery conditions all affect the final amount. A price comparison is therefore valid only when the technical specifications of the two offers are the same.
This guide is written for buyers who want to understand the principal price factors before requesting a quotation and provide more complete information for a commercial offer. To learn about production capability, read the steel packaging strapping page; to compare orderable models, browse steel packaging strapping products.
How is the price of steel packaging strapping determined?
The most important price factors are:
- Strap type: Galvanized, cold-rolled oiled and high-tensile strapping have different applications and preparation processes.
- Sheet grade and standard: The grade must suit the load type, storage conditions and strapping method.
- Width and thickness: Changes in dimensions alter the weight per metre of strap and the amount of steel used in the order.
- Order quantity: Total order weight, number of coils and packaging method affect the final proposal.
- Custom dimensions or grade: An order outside common specifications requires a separate production-feasibility and preparation-time review.
- Current market conditions: Steel-sheet prices and related sourcing and transport costs can change over time.
Comparison of price factors for metal strapping types
| Strap type | Principal characteristic | Important quotation factor | Common application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanized | Better protection against corrosion and rust | Grade, thickness, width and moisture conditions at the point of use | Industrial loads and wet environments |
| Oiled | Smooth, oiled surface and common industrial use | Grade, thickness, width and strapping-machine type | General packaging of industrial goods |
| High-tensile | Suitable strength and tensile force for load restraint | Width, required thickness, load weight and type | Heavy loads requiring strong restraint |
| Steel seal | Joins and secures the two strap ends | Matching the seal’s width and thickness to the strap | Manual and tool-assisted strapping |
What information is required for an accurate quotation?
- Required strap type: galvanized, oiled or high-tensile
- Required width and thickness
- Approximate order weight or number of coils
- Type of goods and package or pallet weight
- Storage conditions, particularly moisture or outdoor exposure
- Strapping-machine or tool type
- Destination city and required delivery time
The more complete this information is, the lower the risk of a mismatch between the actual requirement and the initial proposal.
Why is a fixed price without technical specifications misleading?
Two straps with similar names can differ in grade, thickness, width, coating and coil weight. Comparing only the price per kilogram or per coil, without checking these specifications, may lead to selection of an unsuitable product or an incorrect estimate of consumption. The correct proposal must meet the packaging’s technical requirements and the order’s economic conditions at the same time.
Production capacity and custom orders
Felez Gostar Pedar began producing steel packaging strapping in 1394 SH (2015–2016), and the facility’s stated capacity is 300 tonnes per month. Galvanized, oiled and high-tensile strapping is supplied together with steel seals, and other grades and widths can be reviewed against the customer’s request.
Frequently asked questions about steel strapping prices
Are galvanized and oiled strapping priced the same?
No. Surface and coating type, sheet grade, dimensions and order quantity can produce price differences. The technical specifications must be the same for a valid comparison.
Is the price calculated per kilogram or per coil?
The quotation basis can depend on the order structure; however, coil weight, width, thickness and total order weight must be stated in the offer so it can be compared.
Can custom widths be ordered?
According to the facility’s technical information, some different grades and widths can be produced after the customer’s request has been reviewed.
How can we obtain the current price?
Send the sales team the strap type, dimensions, order quantity, application and destination city so production feasibility and an appropriate proposal can be reviewed.
Bulk steel strapping purchase enquiry
To receive an accurate proposal, send the order specifications through the page’s contact form or to the Ghafari Industrial Group sales team. If you have not yet selected the appropriate type, first review the comparison table and the specifications on the main strapping page.
For stated capacity and production-order requirements, also see the steel packaging strapping manufacturing guide.