Below are a list of frequently asked questions, If you cannot remedy your problem here,
feel free to contact us.

Why change over to plastic straps?

The primary reason for changing over from metal bands and wires to plastic straps are that it is much safer to use. See Benefits section “safety”.

Will the plastic straps be as strong as the metal bands and wires?

If the plastic straps are used correctly then they can be as strong or stronger than metal bands and wires. See Benefits section “Strength”

Will the plastic straps be as robust as the metal bands and wires?

Yes, especially when shock loading is taken into account. See Benefits section “Strength” 

Which way round do I hold the Fliplock?

See loading Instructions here

The Reel is the wrong size for our Dispenser, what can we do?

Buy a new dispenser from Fliplock Ltd. See ‘Products’.

Why are the straps too loose?

Try holding the strap against the product with one hand while tensioning with the other. A selection of tooling is available to enable extra strap tensions to be achieved. See ‘Products’ section.

The Woven Plastic Strap is flexible and difficult to thread.

Single or multiple Strap Threaders can easily be made from rigid lengths of metal to make threading of strap very quick and easy.  See example of multiple threader  ‘Bale Strap Application’.

Why can’t we get the strap through the Fliplock clip?

Always use a sharp blade to cut the strap. Using a blunt blade will result in a ragged cut which is sometimes difficult to feed through the clip.

Do I need to wear Personnel Protective Equipment?

PPE is not necessary because the plastic straps and Fliplock clips, unlike the metal bands and wires, do not have sharp edges.

Can I use the plastic straps and Fliplock clips on anything?

It is surprising what the Fliplock Strapping system can be used for. The applications are endless

The strap is not strong enough, there is only one strap and buckle size, can it be made stronger?

By double or triple wrapping the strapping, its strength can be doubled or tripled. See ‘Benefits’ section ‘strength’.