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  Handheld tape dispensers are widely used in packaging and shipping departments and are available in two- or three-inch models.  Not all tape dispensers are equal. Some are mostly plastic with a very thin metal frame and hard plastic roller, others include soft handles, all steel construction, and softer rubber rub down rollers. You get what you pay for. If it is free, it is cheap. LIGHTWEIGHT AND VERSATILE: Offers portable one-handed sealing, reinforcing, and bundling. FOR A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES: Ideal for general industrial, food and beverage, consumer goods, retail, print, packaging, metalworking, woodworking and more EASY TO USE: Provides the ability to tack, roll, buff, and tear in one fluid motion. DURABLE DESIGN: Constructed with metal and high-impact plastic to create a long-lasting tool. TENSION CONTROL: Has adjustable tension and delivery control. Heavy Duty and durable, Sellatape Box Sealing Tape Dispensers are portable, easy-to-operate, hand-he...

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 range of environments and applications. Gummed ta...