Showing posts with label packaging tape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label packaging tape. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Why Won’t My Packing Tape Stick?

If you’re someone who is trying to tape stuff, only to find that it’s not sticking, you’re not alone. This can be frustrating, and if it doesn’t, there is a risk to the package, whether it’s through theft, and product packaging.  Depending on the box type that you have, you might not be able to fully utilize packing tape, and that’s a hassle for you.  It can even be a disaster.

What can you do? Well, here are a few reasons why you’re unable to get the packaging tape to stick c correctly. 

The Wrong Tape 

Not every single piece of tape is made with the same purpose.  The carton sealing and water activated ones are made specifically to seal corrugated packaging.



Carton sealing tape also won’t work if you don't apply this correctly. Hand tape is the best type of packing tape, and is applied to different dispensers that are hand held. Machine tape is larger in terms of the roll sizes and is made to be put in automatic and semi-automatic types of dispensers. If you’re not using this correctly, it might not stick the way that you plan to.

A lot of people use different types of tape for the different problems that are at hand. Electrical work, repairs, painting, all of these can use different types of tape, and if you set different reminders, you’ll be able to use the correct tape real fast. 

It’s Old 

If you have old tape, it’s not going to work correctly.  It’s going to end up becoming brittle, and that gumminess that keeps it together just isn’t going to work.

The best way to avoid this is to only get as much of the tape as you possibly can.  When you’re ready, reorder this, and just add it to the shopping list.



Don’t buy tape in bulk, as it’s usually not the best way to use this.  make sure that you also store this correctly. Make sure that it’s protected from the heat, any sunlight, and also make sure that it’s not in a place that’s overly dry.  Also, if you do buy a lot, create a system from oldest to newest of the tape and when it’s been used. 

Be Mindful of Water Activated Tape 

If you’re using water activated tape, you’ll find out as well that it’s very effective for adhering the bonds directly to the box itself, offering a tamper resistant method of sealing. But it needs to be wet, or else it’s not going to stick, period. A water activated tape dispenser is the best way to do this, so it gets enough water there. 

It’s Going to somewhere Cold. 

Finally, if you’re sending your items to a cold location, your tape probably isn’t going to work for this. colder types of temperatures are not good for adhesives, and also prevent the boxes from closing correctly. Cold temperature tapes are going to be your best friend, and there are a lot of times people don’t realize this.



You can get a tape that works even during the coldest of temperatures, and it’ll stick.

When you’re looking to improve your packaging, you do need to look at the right types of tape to use. If you use the wrong tape, it’ll bite you hard in the long haul, especially if you’re someone who isn’t really mindful of this.  take care of your tape, make sure to use it effectively, and from here, make sure that you use the correct tape for the packaging boxes that you need, and everything that comes with this too.


Monday, February 15, 2016

How to Choose the Correct Packaging tape

When did you last look at the packaging that you offer, ensuring that it meets industrial standards? The one thing that a lot of people tend to forget is the tape. 

The right tape will allow you to seal and store your boxes well, protecting them from product damage, packages, stone, and otherwise wasted materials.

So yes, the packaging tape plays a role in this. Here, we’ll go over how one can choose the right packaging tape for their business. 

Types of Packaging Tape 

You’ve got three major ones that are used for transportation of various products. 

Here, we’ll go over the difference. 


First, we’ve got the hot melt tape, which is super easy for a person to apply, and is best used for anything not in an extreme condition.

There’s benefits, such as: 

  • It’s got a strong, immediate hold for this 

  • A high tack to it, but does lessen with longer periods of colder temperatures 

  • It’s good for recycled boxes 

  • Easy for packers to apply 

  • Great for box traps that are automated 

  • Easy for end users to open 

  • It’s secured between 45 and 120 degrees, so a pretty high threshold 

Then we’ve got acrylic tape, which we see a lot.   This is a tape that’s sensitive to pressure and uses a glue that’s got chemicals in it, ensuring that the tape sticks in conditions that are extreme.



The highlights of features include: 

  • It has a high tack to it, and it offers long-term results. 

  • Durable in even the most extreme conditions, such as sunlight and high heat 

  • Good for boxes that are in warehouses that are not temperature controlled 

  • Good for boxes that get transported through regions of very high temperature.

  • Will stay secure throughout various temperatures such as 232 degrees and up to 140 degrees as well. 

Finally, we’ve got the water activated tape, which is another tamper-proof tape, since there’s a special bit of moisture used in order to activate this adhesive. The features of this one also vary.

They include: 

  • A very high tack to this 

  • Since it will show evidence of it being tampered, it cannot be retaped again 

  • It’s perfect for medicines and electronics, which are of course vulnerable to theft. 

  • It’s durable and very strong, so it will fit heavier items 

  • It’s easy for one to print on, and customize and brand 

  • I’s paper-based, so it will be eco friendly regardless 

The downside to water activated tape is that it tends to be more expensive and some manufacturers may find that they will have to shell out more at first. But it does save money in the long term. 

Making the switch 

You may wonder if it’s time for you to make the switch.

Well, you probably should. Most of the time people don’t do this until it’s too late, and they’re fighting with customers who have complaints on damages.



Every company should make sure that they have a routine type of evaluation and that ensures the tape is also strong enough.

You should change if you know that there’s a possibility you need to switch the tape: 

  • You have product security concerns 

  • You’ve got more packages being stolen 

  • There's a lot of products damaged and returned due to issues with tape 

  • You’re going to store the items for a long time in non-temperature types of warehouses 

  • You need to immediately ship 

  • You’re using automated taping dispensers 

If you say yes, definitely change your tape.