One way to safely navigate customer satisfaction is to find a case sealing partner that’s as attuned to the demanding nature of the single parcel supply chain and expectations of the end consumer.
Developing systematic, cost-effective packaging and shipping processes that ensure products leaving your facility arrive safely and securely at a consumer’s doorstep is no simple task.
Case sealing partners can not only lessen the amount of stress DFCs assume as throughput increases, but they can also improve efficiencies – and profits – in the process.
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...
Packaging tape grades indicate different construction and uses. In packaging tape, grade refers to the construction of the tape. Grades are made with varying levels of film and adhesive thickness to deliver a range of different holding power and tensile strength....
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...
Consider these factors next time you choose packaging tape to help deliver a better, more secure case seal.
Are you using the right grade of packaging tape for your application? Learn more about HP Series packaging tapes at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...