Hot Melt verses Acrylic Tape
If you are not already a tape guru, 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 packaging tape
for your application is essential to the presentation, protection and security
of your product. Read on to understand the fundamental differences between hot
melt carton sealing tapes and acrylic packaging tape, and what to expect with
both.
Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape Characteristics:
Hot melt tapes exhibit a significantly higher adhesion in
comparison to an acrylic tape. They possess superior holding power (referred to
as shear value) and tensile strength, with quick tack. A hot melt tape is ideal
for applications involving machine applied tapes, overstuffed cartons, or
cartons with a high degree of recycled content. They perform well in
temperatures ranging from 45F to 120F.
Can be purchased in hand grade carton sealing rolls as well
as machine grade rolls Provides easy unwind, consistent and reliable seals.
Available in clear, tan and colored rolls; sold in case
quantity.
Examples of usage: shipping, storage, carton sealing/carton
closing, boxes with high recycled content.
Acrylic Adhesive Tape Characteristics:
Acrylic packing tapes, on the other hand, offer a wider
temperature range than that of the hot melt tapes, ranging from 32F to 140. An
acrylic carton sealing tape is ideal for applications that involve low and/or
high humidity conditions. Acrylic tapes also have a stronger resistance to
oxidation, allowing it to be uninfluenced by exposure to sunlight.
Can be purchased in hand grade carton sealing rolls.
Oftentimes considered a more economy grade packaging tape.
Available in clear, tan, and colored rolls; sold by case
quantity.
Examples of usage: Long-term storage in varying
temperatures, lightweight carton sealing/carton closing.
Comparison Summary:
Hot melt tapes offer exceptional adhesion strength,
flexibility, and performs well in varying applications.
Acrylic tapes are ideal for packaging applications involving
extreme temperatures, such as refrigeration, and for sealing boxes that will be
warehoused over a long period of time.
Hot melt tapes can yellow with age, whereas an acrylic tape
is less likely to yellow over time.
Machine grade hot melt tapes generally perform more reliably
than machine grade acrylic tapes.
Both acrylic packaging tape and hot melt carton sealing
tapes are comparable in price, offering both premium and economical grades.
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