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  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...

  Water activated paper tape is much stronger than standard plastic packing tape. Once applied, it creates a “bond” with the carton, making the entire package stronger and more secure. Better product protection means less damage, cutting down costs associated with replacing broken or lost products. Tamper-evidence: Gummed paper tape is an excellent tamper evident solution. Once removed from a box, it cannot be resealed, making it obvious if someone has tampered with the package. Temperature Tolerance: Tolerance to temperature fluctuations is another great advantage of gummed paper tape. This is ideal if you need to ship or store your cartons in humid or freezing conditions. Smart Presentation: Standard adhesive tape is not the most attractive way of sealing cartons, as it can require overlapping strips which can look messy. Packages sealed with paper tape look neat and professional, positively reflecting on both your product and your brand. They are also easy to print on, whi...

  In the world of packaging machinery, the strapping machine plays a crucial role in securing products and cartons.  However, one common issue faced by operators and manufacturers is why a strap machine sometimes fails to seal properly. This problem can lead to production delays, increased waste, and damaged product. The main reasons why a strapping machine will not seal properly is a worn out or dirty heat sealing element. Many strapping machines use heat sealing to bond strap ends, and the heating element can wear out or become dirty over time. A damaged sealing element won't generate sufficient heat for a proper seal. Maintenance Advice: Switch machine off and after 5 minutes get access to a cool heater blade and inspect for buildup of melted strap residue. Remove and clean if identified. - Regularly clean heating plates and components. - Replace worn or damaged heating elements immediately. With blade cool, check alignment of the heater blade on its mounting b...