Feedwheel Tensioners - or "rotary tensioners" combine a feedwheel and clutch plug to pull continuously. Continuous pull, or unlimited take up, requires painted and waxed strap. Strap need not be pre-cut. For flat packages.

Feedwheel Tensioners

Feedwheel Push Tensioners - feedwheel tensioner designed for round or irregular packages.

Windlass -or "drum" tensioners use a slotted shaft to pull high amounts of tension. Requires cut to length straps.

Drum Tensioners

Rack & Pinion -
used primarily for heavy round or irregular packages. Take up is limited to the length of the rack.