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Packaging Tape
How do hot and cold environments impact case sealing?
How do hot and cold environments impact case sealing?
Manufacturers and packaging line workers know that the temperature at which a case sealing operation occurs has an impact on the success – or failure – of a carton seal. This application temperature - the temperature at which packaging tape is applied - is...
What Are Three Hot Topics in Packaging and How Can You Address Them?
What Are Three Hot Topics in Packaging and How Can You Address Them?
From innovations in primary packaging design to efficient solutions for secondary packaging, the packaging industry always has its eye on improvement. Out of all the issues that influence evolution and innovation in packaging, three continually rise to the top of...
Five Things to Consider When Choosing Packaging Tape
Five Things to Consider When Choosing Packaging Tape
Consider these factors next time you choose packaging tape to help deliver a better, more secure case seal.
Making the Grade: Choosing a Packaging Tape that Measures Up
Making the Grade: Choosing a Packaging Tape that Measures Up
Are you using the right grade of packaging tape for your application? Learn more about HP Series packaging tapes at...
What is the substrate of a carton and how does it impact packaging tape choice?
What is the substrate of a carton and how does it impact packaging tape choice?
In the packaging industry, the substrate of a carton refers to the type of material that the carton you are sealing is made out of. The most common type of substrate is corrugated fiberboard. Pressure-sensitive tape is characterized by the use of wipe-down force to...
What is the proper way to manually apply packaging tape?
What is the proper way to manually apply packaging tape?
Manually applying packaging tape to cartons using a hand-held dispenser – rather than using an automated dispenser – is common in small-scale, non-automated packaging operations. Since using a hand dispenser is often seen as self-explanatory, packaging technicians...
Is thicker packaging tape always better?
Is thicker packaging tape always better?
Choosing and using tape is our specialty here at Tape University™ – and dispelling the myths and misconceptions surrounding tape so that you can do your job better is the goal of every article we write. One of the most common misconceptions that we hear in the...
What are the hidden costs of packaging tape?
What are the hidden costs of packaging tape?
In manufacturing and large-scale automated packaging operations, packaging tape costs more than the price per roll – in fact, there are many hidden costs that are often overlooked. Have any of these costs been hiding in your packaging line? Productivity/OEE: Slow...
Why are some manufacturers placing no-knife carton sealing requirements on suppliers?
Why are some manufacturers placing no-knife carton sealing requirements on suppliers?
Safety is a high priority in carton sealing operations, and recently, some manufacturers have taken additional steps to combat workplace injury with new regulations and requirements for their suppliers. We’ve been hearing more and more in the market that...
Why do so many companies use printed packaging tape?
Why do so many companies use printed packaging tape?
Have you ever ordered something online and received a package that has been sealed with tape that is printed with the store’s brand logo, promotional information, or other instructions? The “Amazon Effect” is strong even in the packaging industry, and as online...
How has e-commerce impacted case sealing?
How has e-commerce impacted case sealing?
It’s no surprise that e-commerce has made a major impact on how consumers make purchasing decisions. With online retailers putting shopping at our fingertips, more and more consumer goods are being transported in single parcel shipments. This shift away from...
What are the benefits of Water-Activated Tape?
What are the benefits of Water-Activated Tape?
Odds are, if you have ordered something online, you have seen water-activated tape. Water-Activated Tape (WAT) is popular among retailers for e-commerce carton sealing because of its reliability in single parcel manual case sealing operations. Take a look at the...
Does tape tab length matter?
Does tape tab length matter?
In both automated and manual carton sealing applications ensuring a reliable case seal, while also limiting tape waste can be a balancing act. One way to achieve both is to determine and apply the proper tape tab length. When we say, “tab length,” we are referring...
What is wash-down?
What is wash-down?
In the food and beverage industry, wash-down refers to the process of cleaning manufacturing and processing equipment using a high-pressure spray of water and/or chemicals. This is an important process because it kills bacteria and other contaminants to sanitize...