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Paper tape is an eco-friendly and durable solution for sealing. Perfect for closing boxes securely, while offering sustainability & easy recycling. Self-Adhesive Paper Tape: Self-adhesive paper tape is an eco-friendly, durable alternative to plastic tape. It offers strong adhesion, easy application and is fully recyclable, promoting sustainability without compromising performance. Machine Applied Paper Tape: Machine-applied paper tape is a fast, efficient, and eco-friendly tape option for use with case sealers. Ideal for high-volume operations, it offers strong adhesion, easy application and is fully recyclable. Gummed Paper Tape: Gummed paper tape offers a strong, secure seal with a water-activated adhesive. Ideal for heavy-duty packaging, it ensures a reliable closure, enhances tamper evidence and is fully recyclable for eco-friendly solutions. Reinforced Gummed Paper Tape: Reinforced gummed paper tape offers extra strength for heavy-duty packaging. Featuring water-ac...

  There are many reasons why water activated tape has seen a resurgence in popularity.  The driving force of its popularity is the growing demand for package shipping.  When it comes to securing packages, nothing beats the strength of water-activated tape. Unlike plastic tapes that only sit on the surface of a box, WAT penetrates the fibers of the corrugated cardboard, forming a secure bond. This bond not only enhances the strength of the package. Security – no shipper wants their package to be tampered with. Today, shippers are sending all types of items including foods, pharmaceuticals, valuable electronics, and many other sensitive items.   The tamper evident closure of water activated tape assures the box stays closed until intentionally opened.   Security of closure is the #1 reason water activated tape is used today for eCommerce packages. Branding – The appearance of your eCommerce packaging is statement about your brand.   Do you value your c...

If you are 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 a WAT tape dispenser equipped with a water reservoir. Basic Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser: A tabletop dispenser suitable for gummed paper tapes up to 3” wide that are not reinforced. Manual Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser: A great option for packaging operations with low shipment volumes. This manual tabletop dispenser is simple to use with a two button system to dispense and cut length of paper tape whilst moistening the adhesive. Electronic Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser: An automatic tabletop tape dispenser pre-programmed to dispense a range of different lengths of tape, a great choic...

  Water-activated tape (WAT), often referred to as gummed tape, is a robust and efficient solution for carton sealing. Unlike traditional pressure-sensitive tapes, WAT is activated by water, creating a highly secure bond with cardboard surfaces. Here is a breakdown of how water-activated tape works and why it is essential for shipping and packaging. Water-activated tape consists of a starch-based adhesive that, when moistened, forms a strong bond with the surface of corrugated cardboard. This bond is so secure that the tape fuses with the carton, creating a tamper-evident seal. Here is the step-by-step process: Activation: The adhesive on the tape is dry and dormant when on the roll. To activate it, the tape must pass through a heated water dispenser. A consistent layer of water moistens the adhesive, triggering its bonding properties. Application: Once the tape is moistened, it is applied to the carton. Since the adhesive interacts directly with the cardboard fibers, it qu...

There is growing pressure for businesses to become more environmentally friendly and to demonstrate this commitment to customers. If you are looking for ways to improve your environmental credentials, there are many “quick wins” out there to help you make simple switches. One example is to use gummed paper tape to seal cartons. Made from sustainable and naturally degradable materials, gummed paper tape is 100% recyclable and does not require removal from cartons before recycling. It’s also biodegradable, which makes it a perfect environmentally-friendly alternative to standard packing tape. Of course, just substituting packaging products for more sustainable solutions isn’t enough to help the environment alone. Businesses also need to consider how they can use less packaging – how they can do more with less material. Gummed paper tape is a good example of how the “more with less” principal can work in packaging. If the tape is applied with an electronic dispenser , which ca...

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, ...