Packaging Supplies

Tape

What adhesive is best for your application? Determining the ideal tape product is critical. By identifying the type of carton you use, and the conditions under which you use it, we can make a tape recommendation.

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Optimization

Here are a few ways you can optimize your tape.

Environment

Here are a few ways you can optimize your tape.

Acrylic

Seen more in hand applications due to quick tack
Reliable in dusty environments
Retail applications – tape stays neat and clear

Hot Melt

Seen more in hand applications due to quick tack
Reliable in dusty environments
Retail applications – tape stays neat and clear

Natural Rubber

Seen more in hand applications due to quick tack
Reliable in dusty environments
Retail applications – tape stays neat and clear

Driving Down Costs

With pricing constantly fluctuating, there are ways you can drive down the cost of your tape. It’s good to consider your mil thickness, width and length of the tape roll, and adhesive tape. These call all affect the price of your tape.

Application

What type of industrial packaging are you looking for?

Tape Optimization

Hand Tape vs Machine Tape

Hand tape: Hand tape is a shorter roll that is used for manual applications, which allows flexibility in being able to carry a handheld dispenser around to tape your cartons.

Machine: Machine tape is a longer roll used for high-volume applications. This tape is applied using a carton sealing machine which allows for a less labor-intensive process.

Branding

Packaging branding is becoming increasingly critical in today’s marketplace. The consumer experience is not only judged by goods and service, but also by unboxing experience driven by the brand. Printable and water activated tapes are a great way to drive your branding and consumer experience.

Printable tape
WAT tape

Cast vs Blown

If you’re looking for a tape that’s a little more specialized, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re in the automotive industry, electrical industry, HVAC, or general manufacturing, among other specialized industries, we can provide tape solutions that are right for your application. .

Filament Tape
Masking Tape
Duct Tape
Double Sided/Coated Type

Challenges

What tape challenges are you experiencing today?

My Tape is Is Not Sticking Onto My Box Correctly.

With the corrugated box industry trying to keep up with the demand from ecommerce, corrugate is, more often than not, being reused and recycled. Reused and recycled corrugate does not produce as much grip so it will respond differently to different types of adhesives. Here are some suggested types of tapes based on the corrugate you use.

Recycled corrugated
Hot melt
Water activated
Brand new corrugated
Acrylic tapes
Hot melt
Reused corrugated
Hot melt
Water activated

I Am Experiencing Problems with Product Loss

With the increasing demand in shipped packages, companies want to protect their investment on products and the customer experience by creating a tamper evident package. With water activated tape, you can do that. Water activated tape welds itself into the fibers of the corrugate, creating a secure and tamper proof bond.