How to Use Plastic Buckles on Strapping
Strapping is both tool and a process used to bind two or more items. When a person uses strapping, they wrap a strap around an item that they want to bundle or hold together. The strap can be tightened and fastened with a cinch or buckle. Plastic buckles are frequently used in situations where metal may corrode and break down. A plastic buckle resembles a plastic square attached to two "legs." Each leg will fold over the square and snap into place. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Nylon strapping
- Plastic buckle
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Instructions
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Hold the strapping in one hand. Fold the end over to form a loop.
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Turn the strapping loop so the end of the strapping is facing upward. Slip the strapping loop into the buckle square.
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Fold one leg of the buckle over and slip it under the strapping loop. Snap the buckle leg in place and pull the loop of the strapping tight around the buckle leg.
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Wrap your strapping around the package you want to bind. Form a loop in the other end of the strapping. Make sure the loose end of the strapping is facing outward from the package.
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Slip the loop through the open square of the buckle. Fold the remaining leg of the buckle over and slip it under the loop. Snap the leg in place and pull the loop of the strapping tight around the buckle leg.
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Hand tighten the strapping tool by pulling on the loose ends of the strapping.
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- Photo Credit buckle image by Alex White from Fotolia.com
