SAMUEL ROCHE - Manufacture of woven industrial webbings and tapes
As the European leader in technical textiles, Samuel Roche supplies reliable, durable straps designed to meet the most demanding industrial requirements. Products that deliver. Expertise you can trust. A partner you can rely on.
Since 1910, in the heart of the Saint-Étienne region, the company Samuel Roche has been manufacturing straps and ribbons. Starting with silk and cotton ribbons, the company has evolved over time and now offers a wide range of technical straps and ribbons, manufactured with high-performance yarns.
The company’s strength lies in its total control of the production process and quality (ISO9001 certification): from the selection of raw materials, weaving, dyeing (processes and choice of colours), printing (screen or digital) and customisation of straps to our customers’ requirements (cutting, packaging, manufacture).
Samuel Roche is now one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of technical textile straps.
Manufacturer of straps for all areas of transport and handling (for lashing and lifting), all personal protective equipment (safety harnesses, energy absorbers), for the automotive industry, leisure sports, aeronautics, etc.
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How is a strap manufactured ?
In our daily lives, straps and ribbons are used in many areas and for a wide variety of applications. Straps and ribbons are essential accessories for securing loads, transporting heavy objects, leisure activities such as climbing or camping, decoration, furnishings, fashion and clothing, luxury goods, etc. That is why there is a specific strap for each use.
But do you know how a strap is designed and manufactured ?
1. Design and specifications
Before starting to manufacture a strap, it is essential to define and design the product in detail. This involves determining specifications such as length, width, thickness, load capacity, elongation, flexibility, elasticity or rigidity, colour, design, technical and environmental standards requirements, and other technical characteristics (flammability, abrasion, UV resistance, etc.).
Once the specifications and requirements have been established, engineers select the most suitable materials and design the structure and precise plans for manufacturing.
2. Selection of materials
Straps are generally made from strong, durable materials such as polyamide, polyester, aramids, polyethylene (HMPE type) or polypropylene. For ribbons, cotton, silk, linen or natural materials are preferred mainly for comfort. The choice of material is therefore an essential step and depends on the intended application of the strap or ribbon. Materials and suppliers are carefully selected and inspected to ensure quality.
3. Weaving the strap
The first step in manufacturing a webbing strap is to weave the selected materials into a continuous band. This process is carried out on specialised looms, where the warp threads (threads stretched lengthwise) and weft threads (threads stretched widthwise) are interlaced according to a weave pattern to create a strong, uniform structure. The tension and density of the weave are adjusted according to the specifications of the final webbing.
4. Finishing treatments
Once the webbing has been woven, additional treatments are carried out to give the product its final characteristics. These treatments include dyeing and heat setting, coating and printing. They are carried out on continuous dyeing machines at very high temperatures, and serve to set and fix the webbing (strength, elongation, width, thickness, colour). Depending on the material used, there are different dyeing techniques and different classes of dyes: pigment dyes, disperse dyes, etc.
In addition, one or more colours can be printed on the webbing. There are different printing techniques such as pad printing, flat screen printing, and now digital printing, offering great diversity and flexibility for printing logos in multiple colours.
5. Clothing and accessories
Depending on the application of the strap, seams can be added and specific fasteners and accessories can be attached. For example, metal hooks, plastic buckles or steel rings can be attached to the ends of the strap to make it easier to use.
6. Quality control and testing
Before being marketed, all webbing undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. Load tests are carried out to assess breaking strength and elongation. Accelerated abrasion tests may be performed to assess the durability of the webbing under real-world conditions. Any product that does not comply or has defects is rejected.
The manufacture of a strap is a complex process that requires careful planning, appropriate material selection and high-quality manufacturing techniques. Thanks to these steps, Samuel ROCHE, as a fully integrated manufacturer, can produce reliable and secure straps that meet the needs of various industries and applications.
Whether for lifting heavy loads on a construction site or securing equipment during an outdoor adventure, a well-made strap is essential for ensuring safety and reliability.
Where is Samuel Roche located ?
How to find us ?
Zone Industrielle du Bayon,
Impasse René Varennes
42150 LA RICAMARIE – FRANCE