Hot Melt Tape

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Hot Melt tapes have three layers: the carrier film layer, a layer of synthetic rubber resin adhesive, and a coating that allows the tape to unwind off of the roll. The adhesive is very aggressive and is the best option for use with automated case sealers or high volume operations where instantaneous adhesion is required. Hot melt packing tape offers the widest range of application flexibility available. These tapes offer excellent processing performance when automatically applied. The superior tensile strength, adhesion properties, and holding force will ensure consistent, reliable seals.

Related: Case Sealing Machines and Automatic Tapers Tape Dispensers

Hot Melt Packaging Tape: Hand Grade Quick Filter

Hot Melt Packaging Tape: Machine Grade Quick Filter

3M Hot Melt Packaging Tape Quick Filter

Hot melt packaging tape has a higher adhesive character, making it ideal boxes with high amounts of recycled content.

Hot melt tapes exhibit significantly betteradhesive properties when compared to anacrylic packaging tape. They possess superior holding power and tensile strength with a quick tack. A hot melt tape is ideal for applications involving machine applied tapes, overstuffed boxes, or thosewith a high degree of recycled content. They perform well in temperatures ranging from 45*F to 120*F.

• Can be purchased in both hand-grade rolls andmachine-grade rolls
• Provides easy unwind, as well as consistent and reliable seals
• Higher level of flexibility allows for better performanceunder constant strain or stress
• Available in clear, tan, and colored rolls; sold in "by the case" quantities
• Ideal examples of usage: shipping, short-term storage, box/carton sealing, boxes/cartons with high recycled content

• Hot melt tapes offer exceptional adhesion strength, flexibility, and performs well in varying applications.
• Acrylic tapes are ideal for packaging applications involving extreme temperatures, such as refrigeration, and for sealing boxes that will be warehoused over a long period of time.
• Hot melt tapes can yellow with age, whereas an acrylic tape is less likely to yellow over time.
• Machine grade hot melt tapes generally perform more reliably than machine grade acrylic tapes.
• Both acrylic packaging tape and hot melt carton sealing tapes are comparable in price, offering both premium and economical grades.