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Three Types of Packaging Tape

Hot-Melt / Synthetic-Rubber Packaging Tape

Best Use:
Heavy-duty shipping and sealing, and boxes that may be dropped, thrown or tossed.

  • Best choice for shipping that could involve rough handling.
  • Highly break-resistant tape.
  • Superior holding power to corrugated boxes.
  • Meets standard U.S. Postal and UPS® requirements.

Acrylic Packaging Tape

Best Use:
Long-term storage in a wide range of temperatures, label protection, and light-duty mailing.

  • Best choice for long-term storage in varying temperatures.
  • Long aging, doesn't yellow.
  • Good holding power to corrugated boxes.
  • Excellent clarity.
  • Meets standard U.S. Postal and UPS® requirements.

Natural-Rubber Packaging Tape

Best Use:
Rough or printed cartons in variable temperatures.

  • Best choice in extreme weather conditions; resists moisture.
  • Better holding power to corrugated boxes.
  • Ultimate adhesion at room temperature.
  • Meets standards U.S. Postal and UPS® requirements.
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Helpful Tape Terms

Mil / Thickness

Measured in Millimeters

The total thickness of the tape, which combines the backing and adhesive thicknesses (1 mm = 0.039").

  • 1.7 Mil- Best for packages under 20 lbs.
  • 2.2 Mil- Best for packages under 40 lbs.
  • 2.5 Mil- Best for packages under 50 lbs.
  • 3.0 Mil- Best for packages under 65 lbs.
  • 3.5 Mil- Best for packages under 90 lbs.

Tensile Strength

Measured in Pounds

The force required to break a piece of tape by pulling on opposite ends of the piece of tape.