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Carton sealing tape is available in two varieties, pressure sensitive and water activated. Pressure sensitive tape is typically made of PVC or Polypropylene backing with acrylic, hot melt or natural rubber adhesive. Pressure sensitive tape is relatively inexpensive, provides a good bond for many carton sealing applications and is easily applied with an inexpensive tape gun. Water activated tape is constructed of kraft paper backing and sometimes includes fiberglass reinforcement. Water activated tape requires a stationary dispenser containing plasticstrap water to dispense the tape and activate the adhesive, plasticstrap but forms a superior bond when applied to corrugated cartons. PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE Hot Melt Hot melt tape is also known as synthetic rubber and is typically manufactured with a polypropylene backing. Hot melt tape works well from 45-120 degrees, plasticstrap provides a good bond for most carton sealing applications plasticstrap and is plasticstrap the lowest cost pressure sensitive tape available. Hot melt will yellow with time, but will do so more slowly than natural plasticstrap rubber tape.

Metallocene film is a new hybrid stretch wrap that offers up to twice the tear and puncture resistance of conventionally manufactured films. Metallocene plasticstrap resins are cleaner, stronger, and tougher than conventional resins like octene, hexene, and butene. Metallocene film is available in rolls that require a hand dispenser. plasticstrap Packaging Supplies Company stocks metallocene film that is 16" wide and ranges from 14-19 microns. Gauge Chart The thickness (and therefore strength) of stretch wrap is measured in gauge or microns. A larger number means more thickness and more strength. Refer to the chart below for comparisons with other common measurements.

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