With a wide selection of manual and electric water-activated tape (WAT) dispensers available, it's beneficial to learn more about each one to understand which dispenser will best fit your company’s carton sealing needs. Water-activated tape, also known as reinforced tape, gummed tape or Kraft paper tape, provides a permanent carton seal. Using the right tape dispenser will help to further maximize your company’s carton sealing productivity. Read more to learn the highlights of the Better Pack 333 Series, the #1 selling manual water-activated tape dispenser.
The Better Pack 333 Plus is a reliable and simple-to-use manual water-activated tape dispenser. (The Better Pack 333 is also known as a paper tape dispenser, gummed tape dispenser or gum tape machine etc.). This water-activated paper tape dispenser has 15 preset tape lengths measured in inches on a dial to simplify the tape dispensing process. It is designed to seal approximately 1 to 50 cartons per day and does not require electricity. Take a look at the chart below to learn about the dispenser's specific features and benefits.
| Features of the Better Pack 333 | Benefits |
| 15 preset tape lengths measured in inches on a clearly marked dial | Simple to use operation |
| Steel side frame construction | Durable |
| 2 water brushes provide consistent, uniform adhesive wetting | Effective sealing |
| Superior mechanics and guillotine blade deliver clean, even cutting of reinforced and non-reinforced tape | Reliable |
| Only one strip of water-activated tape needed for secure, strong seal | Cost-effective |
| No electricity is needed to operate the tape dispenser | Sustainable and Cost-effective |
Also, check out the Better Pack 333 Plus with Top Heater. With the addition of heat, the warmed water in the reservoir optimizes the tape’s adhesive properties. This is important for chilly or cold carton sealing environments. (This version requires electricity.)
The Better Pack 333 comes in multiple configurations to meet the needs of the international marketplace. All versions have the same features and benefits. The chart below details the international options.
| Name |
Electrical Requirements |
Gum In or Gum Out (Tape) |
| Better Pack 333 Centimeters (BP333CM) |
None |
Gum In |
| Better Pack 333 Centimeters (BP333J- Japan Only) |
None |
Gum In |
| Better Pack 333 Centimeters (BP333M) |
None |
Gum Out |
Better Packages offers a full line of Central brand water-activated tape through its parent company, Intertape Polymer Group (IPG). Water-activated tape is designed to create a superior seal on your corrugated cartons while providing advantages other carton sealing methods do not.
Central brand water-activated tape is offered in a wide range of paper and reinforced water-activated tape styles, roll lengths and widths to best fit your carton sealing needs. It is the preferred choice of packaging specialists when quality, strength, security and professional appearance are critical.
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