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If you’re looking to secure packages securely gummed paper tape is an excellent choice for any packaging operation. Gummed paper tape also known as water-activated tape requires water to activate the adhesive. The tape comes in rolls with a dry adhesive on one side. The adhesive then needs moisture to activate the adhesive and create a strong bond with the carton or package. This can be done with WAT tape dispenser equipped with a water reservoir. WAT Tape Dispensers really take the strain out of sealing and speed up the packing process. Strength: Much stronger than standard packing tape, gummed paper tape is suitable for sealing cartons. Once applied, it creates a “bond” with your box, making the entire carton 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 ...

Choosing the right cardboard box sealing tape for your business is vital, it ensures your products arrive safely, can speed up the packing process, reduce cost and waste. With different tapes available it is important to understand the benefits to help you make the right decision. Whether you are looking for an eco-friendly, temperature-tolerant or tamper evident tape, there is certainly a paper tape solution for you. To help with this decision we have highlighted benefits of paper tape and outlined why this could be good for your business. Recyclable: Ensuring that your packaging is recyclable is a big thing now, more consumers are paying closer attention to the businesses they use and their efforts to improve sustainability. Much of the time we don’t think past the cardboard box that our products are shipped in but what about the inner packaging and tape? Wouldn’t it be great if all of this were recyclable? With an ever-growing range of paper tape there will certainly be an option...

Paper Tape:   Also known as “gummed tape” or “Kraft tape,” water-activated tape is made from paper, but reinforced with a network of crisscrossed synthetic fibers to provide extra strength and a water-based adhesive that bonds tightly to the surface of a package. When water is applied to the adhesive – using a tape dispenser – it triggers a capillary action, causing the tape to stick to your carton. Most tape dispensers feed, moisten and cut the tape. And once that tape seals, it forms a permanent bond, like what you would find after licking the adhesive on an envelope. While plastic tape can be peeled back, you will need to rip paper tape to get it open. This makes water-activated paper tape a simple yet highly effective method for preventing pilfering or package tampering. It is impossible for anyone to get the package open without leaving their mark. Paper tape is also a useful packaging tape for businesses whose boxes are filled with softer goods such as clothing, or wh...

Paper based packaging tapes are much more environmentally friendly due to being made from paper, and they have a stronger adhesive, offering a much more secure way to seal boxes and packages. It is also water resistant and works well in humid conditions, making it suitable for sealing up boxes ready for transit or storage.  The types of paper-based tape are as follows: Self-Adhesive Kraft Paper Tape: made from kraft paper but with an adhesive that is already active when released from the roll, self-adhesive kraft tape is a better option for anyone who is looking for a paper tape that acts the same as the standard type of packaging tape. Like gummed paper tape, self-adhesive kraft tape can be recycled with the box that it is still attached to. It can also be used with a standard pistol grip tape dispenser whilst also being easy to tear and apply by hand. Kraft Reinforced Tape: Tired of cleaning up after gummed paper tape? Reinforced self-adhesive paper machine tape is the perf...

Water Activated Manual Tape Dispenser Tach-It WAT-M Water Activated Tape Dispenser is the machine you need. Made in Italy by a renowned internationally recognized manufacturer of tape dispensing and applicating machinery, the WAT-M can cut WAT tape up to 43 inches long (1100 mm) with 1 pull of the handle. One advantage of the WAT-M is the wider brush that provides better and more consistent water coverage to the tape. Better water coverage on the tape provides better adhesion of the tape to the carton. Easy to use, the WAT-M has an ergonomic right handed design and the handle can be locked into position for consistent tape lengths. Our 45 ounce water bottle allows for all day productivity and the WAT-M has heavy duty construction, a corrosion resistant body and a small footprint to reduce bench space requirements. More information from Quick Pak Inc or call us at 813 242 6995.

The rise in internet retail has driven a significant increase in UPS, FedEx, and Amazon shipments.  Businesses will have millions worth of stock in transit at any given time, and carton security can be critical in ensuring that their products arrive at their destination intact. One effective way to improve carton security is by using gummed reinforced paper tape. Also known as water activated tape, this eco-friendly and tamper-evident packaging solution can enhance the security of packages during their journey. Typically made from Kraft paper, which is known for its high tear strength, the application of gummed reinforced paper tape forms a permanent adhesion to cartons.   This means that it is highly noticeable if someone tries to peel it from the carton. Unlike traditional plastic tape, reinforced gummed paper tape adheres tightly to a variety of surfaces, including cardboard boxes and envelopes. As the tape is moistened, the fibers of the tape and corrugation combin...