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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 ...

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...

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...