Choose the Right Packaging Tape for Shipping
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,...