This European Standard gives guidance on the selection and use of steel and non-metallic tensional strapping. The term steel strapping covers flat band strapping. Non-metallic strapping covers weftless strapping and extruded thermoplastic strapping. NOTE 1 EN 13246 specifies the breaking strength and dimensional tolerances of steel strapping and gives guidance on surface finishes of steel strapping. NOTE 2 EN13394 specifies the dimensional tolerances and tensile properties of non-metallic tensional strapping and weftless (textile) strapping and gives guidance on surface finishes available.