Packaging tape for carton sealing

Start with the corrugated board quality, the weight of the packed goods and the tension of the carton flaps. Then establish whether the seal is applied by hand or machine and what stresses the pack will face in storage and transport. Only then compare the backing and adhesive of suitable packaging tapes. Adhesion to steel on its own does not describe performance on a carton. Tell us about your board and process so we can assess a suitable product with you.

They differ first in the backing material. Depending on the product, paper, polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) behave differently when unwound and under mechanical stress. The adhesive is a separate part of the tape construction; its properties cannot be inferred from the backing alone. The carton surface, sealing method and manual or machine application also matter. Compare the data for specific products rather than assuming a general ranking by material.

When packs need bundling or extra securing in transport, filament tape and strapping tape are separate product groups to consider. Filament tapes can contain reinforcing fibres; the reinforcement and suitability depend on the specific product. Strapping tape is offered for bundling or fixing goods. These tasks differ from sealing a carton flap across its surface. Describe the pack, expected loads and required function before selecting the tape.

Check the data for the specific dispenser and tape roll. Roll width, core and roll diameter in particular must match the equipment. The range includes different options for manual and machine application. A tape's suitability for a carton does not establish general compatibility with a dispenser. Tell us which device you use or how you plan to apply the tape so the combination can be assessed.