Acrylic tape
Acrylic adhesive is clear and resists yellowing as it ages. It is a common pick for printed cartons and for boxes stored where it is hot or humid.
Hot melt tape
Hot melt adhesive grabs fast and holds strongly, which suits heavier boxes, recycled cartons and fast packing lines.
Cold, dusty or recycled boxes
Cold warehouses and freezers, dusty cartons and boxes with a lot of recycled content are harder for tape to hold. Some tapes are made for these conditions. Tell us the temperature where the boxes are sealed and where they are stored.
Thickness and width
Tape thickness is measured in mil. Thicker tape is stronger and is used for heavier boxes. 2 inch tape covers most cartons, and wider tape is used on larger or heavier boxes. Hand tape comes on shorter rolls for tape guns, and machine tape comes on longer rolls for case sealers.
What to send with a quote request
- Hand tape gun or case sealing machine
- Box size and weight
- Where the boxes are sealed and stored, and how cold or hot it gets
- The tape you use now, by brand, width, length and thickness