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What are the key issues manufacturers face with carton sealing?
Reacting to production slow-downs and unexpected issues is all in a day’s work for manufacturers and distributors that operate packaging lines. But wouldn’t it be great to be able to anticipate some of the issues and prepare for them? That’s why we are sharing three common problems that occur on...Read more -
Should I consider what I’m sealing when choosing packaging tape?
The short answer…yes. Always consider what you are sealing when picking packaging tape. There are many carton types available, from the “everyday” corrugated carton to ecycled, thick, or double wall, printed or waxed options. No two cartons are the same as each one has its own set of advantages...Read more -
How is packaging tape tested for performance?
Before it’s ready to hit the shelves, packaging tape must pass a series of rigorous tests to ensure that it can meet the demands of the job it was designed for and maintain a strong hold without failing. Many test methods exist, but the major test methods are performed during the Physical Testin...Read more -
How has e-commerce impacted case sealing?
It’s no surprise that e-commerce has made a major impact on how consumers make purchasing decisions. With online retailers putting shopping at our fingertips, more and more consumer goods are being transported in single parcel shipments. This shift away from brick-and-mortar shopping towards the...Read more -
How does the manufacturing/packaging environment impact tape performance?
The production and shipping/storage environments are critical to consider when choosing packaging tape, particularly temperature and environmental conditions such as humidity and dust, as these factors can impact the application of the tape and reliability of the case seal. Temperature includes ...Read more -
What is the difference between pressure-sensitive tape (PST) and water-activated tape (WAT)？
Oftentimes, tape is viewed as an insignificant decision – a means to an end for delivery of finished goods. So, manufacturers may be prone to “cheap out” for a lower price. But, you may find yourself in a situation where “you get what you pay for.” Quality is extremely important to ensur...Read more -
Why can’t I use duct tape to ship out packages?
When shipping out packages, it might seem like an obvious choice to use duct tape to seal it. Duct tape is a strong, versatile tape with a number of different uses. However, in reality, it’s not a good idea for a number of reasons — instead, you should use packaging tape. Carriers will reject du...Read more -
What is the substrate of a carton and how does it impact packaging tape choice?
In the packaging industry, the substrate of a carton refers to the type of material that the carton you are sealing is made out of. The most common type of substrate is corrugated fiberboard. Pressure-sensitive tape is characterized by the use of wipe-down force to drive the adhesive into...Read more -
What is the proper way to manually apply packaging tape?
Manually applying packaging tape to cartons using a hand-held dispenser – rather than using an automated dispenser – is common in small-scale, non-automated packaging operations. Since using a hand dispenser is often seen as self-explanatory, packaging technicians often lack training on the prop...Read more -
Is thicker packaging tape always better?
Choosing and using tape is our specialty – and dispelling the myths and misconceptions surrounding tape so that you can do your job better is the goal of every article we write. One of the most common misconceptions that we hear in the packaging industry is the assumption that thicker tapes are ...Read more -
How do hot and cold environments impact case sealing?
Manufacturers and packaging line workers know that the temperature at which a case sealing operation occurs has an impact on the success – or failure – of a carton seal. This application temperature – the temperature at which packaging tape is applied – is important to consider, as extreme hot a...Read more -
Printing machine for bopp tape
Shijiazhuang run hu company is one of biggest manfaucturer of bopp tape, we have exported more than 100 countries. Our tape have strong adhesion, high tighness, no harm. We can do clear , yellowish, brown, red, yellow, bule and printed tape. We can also can supply the printing machine, you can ...Read more