Carton Sealing Tape
Carton Sealing Tape
There are 4 basic types of carton sealing tape:
Hot Melt, Acrylic, Natural Rubber and Water Activated
Hot Melt Adhesive Tape
(Synthetic Rubber)
69% of the market
• Highest shear adhesion properties
• Lower temperature resistance
• Good for overfilled cartons
• Lower quick tack vs. Natural Rubber
• Limited aging and ultra-violet resistance
Acrylic Tapes
24% of the market
• Good for freezer applications
• UV and chemical resistant
• Reduced yellowing
• Reduced shear adhesion
• Good on recycled cartons
• Good on over filled or under filled cartons
• Good initial tack to box board
• Broad temperature resistance
Natural Rubber Tape
7% of the market
• Adheres well to a variety of surfaces, under adverse conditions
• Limited aging
• Good for over filled cartons
• Broadest temperature resistance
Water Activated Tape
(Gummed Tape)
• Secure/Pilfer Proof Mode of Closure
• Theft Proof, Permanent, DESTRUCTIVE Bond
• Universal Closure System for Variety of Applications - Dirty, Dusty, Recycled & Reused Cartons; under/overfilled; freezer/cold applications
• Easy Identification Through Custom Printing
