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Understanding filament tape and strapping tape

Understanding filament tape and strapping tape

Strapping Tapes and Filament Tapes Definiton: Strapping or filament tape is a pressure-sensitive material that allows for bundling applications, carton closing and sealing reinforcement package,unitizing loads, and securing products during shipment. Strapping tapes have reinforcements of tensilized polyproylne, poly…
Water Activated Tape

Water Activated Tape

What is water activated tape? Water-activated tape (WAT) is a form of paper tape with water-based chemical adhesive that is reactivated by water. Water-activated tape can be found in plain kraft paper for light cartons or with multi layers of paper and re-enforcements for heavy cartons. When the water-activated adhesiv…
Packaging Tape Guide

Packaging Tape Guide

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. Selecting packaging tapes and carton sealing tapes requires an analysis of the packaging application, materials, and transportation methods used. Whatever the office…
Acrylic tape versus hot melt tape

Acrylic tape versus hot melt tape

Is a hot melt carton sealing tape or an acrylic tape best for your packaging application? Hot Melt Tape vs Acrylic Tape. If you are not already a tapeguru, trying to determine whether your packaging application requires an acrylic tape or a hot melt tape may raise some questions in your mind. But choosing the correct p…
Packaging tape glossary

Packaging tape glossary

Packaging Tape Glossary of Terms A Abrasion Resistance The ability of a tape to withstand rubbing and still function satisfactorily. Acrylic A synthetic polymer with excellent aging characteristics that can be used as either a single component adhesive or a coating or saturant, depending upon composition. Adhesion …
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