The surge in e-commerce has seen many companies make the switch from pressure-sensitive tape to water-activated tape.
Water-activated tape, also known as gummed tape, Kraft paper tape, or reinforced paper tape, has been designed to create a better seal on corrugated cartons while providing advantages over other carton sealing methods, according to Packline Solutions.
This Melbourne-based company, who will be exhibiting at AUSPACK 2017, sells the Better Packages brand of water-activated tape dispensers, and claims it increases productivity significantly.
According to Packline, it saves on the need for packers to physically seal large quantities of cartons using a hand-held tape gun.
"Studies prove that carton sealing productivity is 21 per cent higher when using a gummed tape dispenser and gummed paper tape versus a hand-held tape gun and pressure-sensitive tape," Packline says.
"Just one strip of water-activated shipping tape is all that’s needed to seal a carton properly."
Theft during the transport process is also common with packages sealed in the traditional way.
Water-activated paper tape only requires one strip to secure a carton, which each strip bonding to the carton.
If someone tries to tear or open the package, tamper evidence will be easily detected.
Water-activated tape is also easy easy to print on, retains integrity if punctured, and is recyclable.
Packline Solutions will demonstrate the Better Packages brand of water-activated tape dispensers at Auspack on stand 372.
