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Packaging tape is a key component to the packaging process.  It can mean the difference between your shipment arriving to you recipient, or not.   There are several different types of packaging tapes as well as many different specifications and performance features to consider when selecting the right packaging tape. Here is some helpful information and tips to assist you in selecting the right packaging tape. Which Mil Should I Use? Mil is a unit of thickness equal to one thousandth of an inch (.001 inch).   Packing tapes are generally measured in terms of their mil thickness.   The table below helps to determine the appropriate mil thickness based upon the weight and overall dimensions of the box being shipped.   Which Type of Tape Should I Use? Box weight: 0-20 lbs.   Tape Thickness: 1.6 to 1.8 mil Box weight: 20-35 lbs.   Tape Thickness: 1.8 to 2.0 mil Box weight: 35-50 lbs.   Tape Thickness: 2.0 to 2.6 mil Box weight: 50-65 ...

  Understand damage touch points. To get a real picture of the impact damages could be having on your business, you first need to consider all your damage touchpoints. These include: -The value of the item(s) damaged. -Associated costs (e-commerce or marketplace fines). -Labor & processing costs / time expenditure. -Transport costs & emissions. Taking stock of these factors can give you an idea of what damages are truly costing your company. Common packaging pitfalls that can lead to damages: After understanding the cost of your damages and returns, reviewing your packaging is your next stop. There are common packaging pitfalls that can lead to product getting damaged in transit. Keep an eye out for: Not enough or inappropriate protective material being used – fluctuations in packing or inconsistent packing materials can mean items are more prone to damage. Less protection can often equal more damage but there’s a fine line – you don’t want to use excess pack...

  Supply chains place real demands on packaging. Long freight routes, repeated handling, and fluctuating temperatures all affect carton performance. From heat and humidity to cold storage and coastal conditions, using the wrong packaging tape can compromise seal strength and carton integrity. Selecting the right tape helps ensure secure shipments and less damage in transit. As freight rates continue to rise, every damaged carton hits your bottom line twice. Once to replace the goods, and again from the wasted freight cost. Choosing the most suitable packaging tape is one of the simplest, cheapest ways to reduce risk and protect your reputation. Why Does Adhesive Matter? Packaging tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used to seal cardboard cartons for storage and shipping. Different tapes are engineered for different loads, environments, and handling conditions. The adhesive is the most important factor. It determines whether your tape will hold under pressure, in heat,...

There are several types of strapping available and to get the best results you need to choose the correct type that offers the benefits needed for your packaging operation. Here are just a few questions to ask yourself before starting to buy strapping. -What is the application and how do you intend using it? -What is the weight, and is it a static or dynamic load? -Will the strapped shipments have to withstand any weather conditions? -Will the strapping be done manually with tools or will it be done automatically with a machine? -How far is it going and will long will it be strapped for? Listed the different types of strapping below, so you can learn the properties and advantages of the different materials. This should help you make the right decision when buying strap. Polypropylene Strapping (PP): is light and versatile, making it ideal for sealing, reinforcing and securing lighter loads. With elastic properties, it does not deform or corrode and resists bumps and sc...

  Spring is he re and pallets will be wrapped and stored outside in the heat and sun.  Don’t forget to start using UVI stretch film for these applications.  Doing so will save a lot of time and money.  What is Ultraviolet Inhibitor (UVI)?   It’s an additive used in making stretch films that require protection from sunlight. In direct sunlight, plastics degrade. When poly begins to deteriorate, the physical makeup of the film begins to change, resulting in yellowing, discoloration, chalking, and then eventually breaking down completely. As if that weren’t bad enough, UV exposure impacts the strength of the film, weakening it, and causing cracking and chalking. To help prevent these headaches, ultra-violent inhibitors are added to the resin in the extruding process, slowing the film degradation process. We offer them both 6-month and 12-month protection. Features & Benefits: - Provides protection for products that can degrade with sunlight. - Reduces...

  W hen it comes to almost any task in your plant / warehouse, you want to use the right tools for the job. There are so many reasons to make sure you have the right equipment, from saving money to helping your team be more productive. There are some tasks where it’s clear you must have the right tools. For other tasks, like strapping applications, you may not be as concerned about having the “right” tool. An older handheld strapping tool or separate sealers and cutters might seem like enough to get the job done. Having the wrong tools for your strapping applications could be costing you more than you realize. Here are a few reasons to make sure you’re always working with the right strap equipment. The Wrong Tool Increases Worker Fatigue and Injuries: The wrong strapping tools, for example, can increase the risk of eye injuries or cuts. Your team members might also be at higher risk of burns or other injuries if they’re using old or poorly maintained tools. Increases in Dam...