You know how important it is for you to protect the products being shipped inside your company's cartons. With multiple carton sealing solutions available, it can be difficult to decide which option is best for your application. This article describes when using water activated tape offers more benefits to your business than using alternative carton sealing solutions. Glues For Carton Sealing Solutions Hot melt glue is the most common carton sealing solution used within packaging industries. It is manufactured with thermoplastic polymers to which other materials are added for bonding to a variety of materials. When heated, it is soft and flexible. Holt melt dries quickly and creates tamper-resistant seals. It can be used be used in most environments except those with high temperatures. In high temperatures, the glue can liquefy and seep through the carton, compromising the integrity of the box and damaging the materials inside. From a production perspective, glue adapts well to high-speed production packaging lines and this is its most common application. On the downside, to adhere, hot melt glue requires heating, making it impractical for many applications. It can be messy and the fumes potentially harmful to workers.

In today’s competitive business world, having a strong, recognizable brand is crucial to your success. Why does effective branding matter? People who become familiar with your branding can quickly spot it and will gravitate toward it. Seeing your branding recalls the positive interactions people have had with your company, and emotion helps close deals. Your branding is a source of pride and confidence for your employees and business partners. You brand your website, brochures, and other marketing materials. But, another excellent place to capitalize on your brand power is the water-activated tape you can use to seal cartons. Not every company thinks to do this. But those that do, find it to be a tremendous source of brand awareness.

Many companies are making the switch from plastic, pressure-sensitive tape (PST) to water activated packaging tape (WAT) to obtain a more reliable carton sealing solution. These companies realize that in order to keep the contents of their packages secure, they need a carton seal that can withstand the rigors of the shipping process.

Summer has arrived and the weather is right for a bike ride. Consequently, bicycle retailers are seeing an increase in orders. That’s the good news. However, shipping bicycles poses some unique challenges.

Many companies are making the switch from plastic, pressure-sensitive tape (PST) to water activated packaging tape (WAT) to obtain a more reliable carton sealing solution. These companies realize that in order to keep the contents of their packages secure, they need a carton seal that can withstand the rigors of the shipping process.

Whether you’re shipping heavy packages, shipping delicate glassware, or striving to improve eCommerce packing and delivery, it’s critical that the items inside your shipping cartons arrive safely to their destination. You want the user experience to delight your customers to ensure repeat purchases. Satisfied customers grow your business base and minimize costs caused by returned or damaged merchandise. A big part of ensuring carton security is using a versatile tape, so the carton can withstand the rigors of the shipping process. When considering carton sealing tape, businesses generally choose between using plastic, pressure-sensitive tape and paper, water-activated tape. Past blogs have addressed the difference between the two tapes. Here we discuss the relative performance of the two types of tapes in a controlled research environment. The study was conducted by an independent research firm, SGS North America, which was asked to analyze productivity and tape integrity. This post provides a brief overview of the test results of the independent testing. The complete test report can be found here.

You may be thinking that all tape is made the same as long as it's sticky enough to keep the corrugated carton shut. Although tape's main purpose is to adhere to and seal the carton, there are actually several differences between shipping and moving tape.

A company’s shipping practices can have a significant impact on its success. From customer satisfaction to how shipping costs impact your bottom line, there are many factors to consider. This includes your choice of shipping materials.

According to a 451 Research forecast shared by Forbes, worldwide e-commerce sales will approach $6 trillion by 2022. With the number of packages making their way through the distribution stream and onto front porches all across America skyrocketing, the risk of “press and grab” package thefts will likely be rising as well. Fortunately, there is a way to thwart opportunistic thieves.

For e-commerce businesses, lost, stolen, and damaged packages represent a cost that, if not controlled, can cripple a company. How common is it that a shipment doesn’t arrive at its intended destination in good condition? Shipping companies are, of course, reluctant to share these types of stats. But, it’s safe to say that undesirable outcomes occur frequently.