Packaging tape is an essential for warehouses, and being one of the products Fretfoil supply, we compiled a ‘how to’ guide.
Unbeknownst to many, when using packaging tape, you will need to consider the right sort to use for the job. The colour variation of between clear or brown backing has no affect on anything other than the presentation of your goods – it’s mainly the quality of the backing and adhesive type that counts.
New cardboard boxes and general purpose applications: The most suitable packaging tape for this job would be one that has a synthetic rubber adhesive. For general purpose applications, use a natural rubber adhesive.
Cool conditions, plastics and recycled board: Requiring packaging tape for cooler conditions, or for plastic materials such as bubble wrap and for recycled cartons, the best packaging tape would have an acrylic adhesive for these sorts of conditions.
Export or heavy duty requirements: Any critical applications will need a premium tape as the thickness provides that reassurance of a strong, resilient adhesive.
Making it stick
Did you know that all packaging tapes need to be activated by pressure?
To activate the adhesive, wet it out so it sticks, run your hand firmly over the tape after is has been applied to the surface, enabling the best chance of gripping to the surface.
Dispensing
To get the best use of your packaging tape, and to save time, obtain a dispenser.
There are a variety of styles available depending on what job is being executed and where.
For general work, pistol grips are more suitable, where as tear-drop dispensers fair well when working in tight places.
Know the weather
Weather conditions can actually play a part in affecting the packaging tape that should be used on your products.
Summer: Naturally, many tapes will struggle in humid weather conditions as the moisture content in cardboard will affect the stickiness of the tape. Opting for a tape with a natural rubber adhesive should be something that won’t be an issue in humid weather.
Refrigerators: When working through a freezer, keep in mind to tape products outside the freezer/refrigerator before proceeding to place it inside the cooler conditions.
There are specific cold temperature taps that can be used, also those with acrylic adhesives will provide the best results.
Using the correct supplies for packaging tape can make the execution easier as well as saving time and money.
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