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April 15, 2011 on 4:46 pm

Choosing the correct banding product for your application can be very confusing.  There are a lot of variables that contribute to the correct size and metal needed.   Strength and durability play a huge part in every job and banding application.  The two major groups  of steel discussed are 201 Stainless Steel and 316 Stainless Steel.  We have tired to simplify were each type of metal is used by giving a few examples.  Below there is a chart with the average breaking strength in relation to width of the steel band.

Band-It 201 Stainless Steel Banding provides a good economical band suitable for a wide variety of light duty applications. Municipalities use Band-It 201 Stainless Steel Strapping to secure traffic signs, signals, banners, decorations, control boxes, cables, conduit and traffic & security cameras to any shaped pole.  It virtually eliminates the need for nuts & bolts and the various tools needed to fasten them. Workers in the field like  the speed of installation.  Band-It unique Ear-Lokt Buckles allows the installer to effectively double wrap this 201 Stainless Steel Strapping.

Band-it 316 Stainless Steel Banding combines superior corrosion resistance with high strength to withstand the harshest chemicals and the most extreme weather conditions on land or sea.  Some applications include Oil, Gas Pipeline  insulation, banding-onshore as well as offshore. Other uses also include chemical,  food & beverage, banding of insulation on storage tanks. The speed and ease of installation make them a maintenance workers dream.

Band-It 201 SS 1/4″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength: 500 lbs.  201 SS 1/4″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 201SS 3/8″  Banding: Average Breaking Strength: 900 lbs: 201 SS 3/8″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 201 SS 1/2″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength: 1500 lbs: 201 SS 1/2″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 1/2″ Band and Buckle Kit

Band-It 201 SS 5/8″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength: 1875 lbs: 201 SS 5/8″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 201 SS 3/4″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength 2250 lbs: 201 SS 3/4: Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 3/4″ Band and Buckle Kit

Band-It 201 Stainless Steel Banding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Band-It 316 SS 1/4″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength 400 lbs: 316 SS 1/4″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 316 SS 3/8″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength 750 lbs: 316 SS 3/8″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 316 SS 1/2″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength 1200 lbs: 316 SS 1/2: Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 316 SS 5/8″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength 1500 lbs: 316 SS 5/8″ Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-It 316 SS 3/4″ Banding: Average Breaking Strength 1800 lbs: 316 SS 3/4: Ear-Lokt Buckles

Band-it 316 Stainless Steel Banding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tools needed to apply Band-It Stainless Steel Banding:

Band-It C00169 is used to apply both 201 and 316  BAND-IT Stainless Steel Banding .  Tensions over 2,400 lbs of force and cuts off the tail of the clamp being formed.  A blue powder coated finish protects this tool from rust and corrosion.  C00169 Directions

Band-It C00369 is used for applications requiring extra strength. Tensions over 3,300 pounds of force.  Manufactured with a extra heavy duty tough design.  C00369 Directions

Band-It C07569 Bantam Tool is a compact light weight ratcheting tool with a built in cutter.  3 way handle adjusts for one or two-handed tensioning .  Can also be used for general purpose strapping.   C007569 Directions

Band-It Tool C00169

Band-It Heavy Duty Tool C00369

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