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Packaging Tape Guide

Selecting packaging tapes and carton sealing tapes requires an analysis of the application,materials, and transportation methods used. Not using the proper carton sealing tape can cost your company damaged shipments and wasted man hours with filling out time consuming damage claim forms. Whatever the office task, we have a packaging tape product that delivers trouble-free professional results. Please use the Box Sealing Tape selector chart below to aid you in selecting the right tape for the right job.

Packaging Tape Guide Chart

1. How much does the box weigh?		Enter Point Value
Point Value
10 pounds.......................... 20 pounds.......................... 30 pounds......................... 40 pounds......................... 50 pounds......................... 70 pounds......................... 80 pounds........................ 100 pounds......................	100 200 250 300 350 450 500 600
2. What is the cartons burst/ECT test? (standard box ECT 200 SW/32 150 pts.)
150 SW/26........................ 175 SW/29........................ 200 SW/32..................... 250 SW/40........................ 275 SW/44........................ 350 SW/55........................ 200 DW/42........................ 275 DW/48........................ 350 DW/51........................	50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
3. What is the value of the contents?
<$100............................... $100-$1000...................... >$1000.............................	100 250 400
4. What is the method of shipment?
Palletized and unitized........ Palletized but not unitized.. Single..................................	50 150 300
5. Type of Carrier?
Company Truck.................. Commercial Freight / LTL.... USPS / UPS / FedEX.............	50 150 300

Packaging Tape Recommended for testing

Point Value 0-900

• IPS 1800 Acrylic Tape
• STA 1180 Acrylic Tape
• 3M 371 Hot Melt Tape
• 3M 305 Acrylic Tape
• IPS 7100 Hot Melt Tape

Point Value 900-1350

• STA 1182 Acrylic Tape
• STA 1242 Acrylic Tape
• 3M 311 Acrylic Tape

Point Value 1350-1650

• STA 1352 Acrylic Tape

Point Value 1650 +

• STA 1535 Acrylic Tape

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