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  Our SellaTape Clear 2" x 1.8mil x 110yd acrylic carton sealing tape is great for banding around pallets or for holding the load as it's being moved to the stretch wrapper.   The tape has excellent stretch and very aggressive tack and adhesive.   This tape is great for holding down pallet covers or top sheets while the pallet is getting stretched wrapped.   If you need a tough tape with excellent stretch and aggressive adhesive out SellaTape 1.8 mil is the best option.   When it comes to carton sealing this tape is fantastic for keeping the box sealed and secure.   See more information here on our website:   https://quickpakinc.com/packaging/tape/carton-sealing-tapes/sellatape-sealing-tape/ Call us at 813 241 6995 or reach out to sales@quickpakinc.com  

A Guide to Packaging Tape Whether you want to speed up your packing times, use less materials or become more sustainable, the packing tape you use can be the catalyst for lots of these improvements. And as a business owner, the types of packaging materials you choose, will have an impact on customer perception. If you would like to learn more about packing tape, check out our full guide here! What is packing tape made from? Generally, packing tape is composed of 2 to 3 main parts. Here’s a short explanation of each: The backing or carrier – this the material it’s made from. In the case of packing tape, the backing is often made from polypropylene, vinyl or kraft paper.  Other more technical tapes might have a backing or carrier made from other materials such as crepe paper or even cloth. The adhesive – this is the stuff that makes packaging tape stick.  There are several different adhesives including acrylic and solvents! The liner – when it comes to packing tape, ...

What is Water Activated Tape?  Water activated tape, also called gummed paper tape or gummed tape, is a starch-based adhesive. An animal glue-based adhesive can also be used. The starch-based adhesive becomes sticky when moistened and is usually found on a Kraft paper backing. Water activated tape is often used for closing and sealing boxes. Before closing corrugated fiberboard boxes, the tape is moistened with water. The tape is usually 3 inch or 7.5 cm wide. Water-activated, or “gummed,” tape is often used and is very effective for sealing corrugated cartons and boxes. Before closing corrugated fiberboard boxes, the tape is moistened with water. The tape is usually 3 inch or 7.5 cm wide. As the adhesive will bond with the fiberboard material to create a strong durable seal and endure a tough handling during shipping. The tape usually works well on recycled cartons and non-unitized loads. Its reinforced construction assures reliable performance across a rang...