Teufelberger launches eco-innovated strapping solution
13 Aug 2020 --- Austrian-headquartered Teufelberger has developed a new 5 mm strapping solution for the printing and packaging industry, as well as the mailing and logistics industry. The TEWE SoPRIM strapping solution is easy to operate and handle and lowers environmental impact. The machine also minimizes downtime and maximizes efficiency, while the strapping band reduces the use of plastic by 10 percent.
“We have re-analyzed every step a strapping band takes in the process. Material reduction and better performance through new technology are the results of the intensive development work at TEWE SoPRIM, which thrilled our customers in tests lasting several months,” says Jürgen Scheiblehner, Managing Director of the strapping band division at Teufelberger.
The TEWE SoPRIM strapping solution is easy to operate and handle.Strapping tends to deform when it rests in the accumulator box for more extended periods, but TEWE SoPRIM strapping exhibits superior stiffness and low deformation (low memory effect). The solution allows the strapping to start running immediately without any feeding issues.
The significant reduction of dust caused by the abrasion of the strapping band is reportedly outstanding, with less dust meaning less downtime. Another success factor is that TEWE SoPRIM offers maximum traction and minimizes slipping at the tensioning wheel.
The TEWE SoPRIM box is equipped with practical handles to reduce the load when lifting the spool out of the box.
The TEWE SoPRIM box is equipped with practical handles.
Easing environmental concerns
Recent EU directives on waste and the environment are increasingly incentivizing eco-centric innovation. Teufelberger highlights that it was one of the first to use recycled material to manufacture strapping bands decades ago.
Compared to other packaging solutions, Teufelberger’s strapping band contains significantly less plastic. With TEWE SoPRIM, the use of raw materials is reduced by a further 10 percent, the family-owned company says.
Moreover, the new spool solution only consists of the two materials – polypropylene and cardboard – so the materials can be separated easily and recycled. TEWE SoPRIM has significantly lower CO² emissions and meets the requirements of the EU REACH regulations, which addresses the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment.
Edited by Joshua Poole
