When you purchase tape to ship your products, one of the first things you’ll ask is “Will this keep my packaging secure during shipping?”

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But you should consider other questions too. How should you store your tape? What if your product will spend weeks or months in a stock room or warehouse? What type of tape will stick to my packaging best? How strong a tape do I need? Does width matter?

Here are a few of the factors you should consider about packaging tape:

1. Temperature

Unused plastic tape can last a long time with proper care. Paper tape will last forever. The best situation for plastic tapes is a dark, climate controlled room so your tape retains its adhesive quality. The same holds true for after tape is used for shipping and what is good for your tape is good for your products. Some tapes are designed to withstand colder temperatures such as Hi-Tack Freezer Tape. Always asks for the tapes specifications if you are unsure of what you need or ask for a sample.

2. Adhesive

Talk to your tape supplier to find the best type of adhesion for your packaging. Some tape varieties will adhere better to your boxes than others. There are hot melt and acrylic adhesives for polypropylene tape and PVC tape comes with a rubber-based adhesive. Paper tape comes with a water-based adhesive. Ask for samples to test on your packaging if you want to be sure of what will stick best.

3. Grade

The term “grade” refers to the thickness of the tape. The higher that number, the thicker and stronger the tape. Polypropylene comes in 1.9 mil, 2.5 mil (Heavy Duty) and 2.9 mil (Extra Heavy Duty). Our most popular tape is the regular 1.9 mil polypropylene, which sticks so well to cardboard boxes. For heavier shipments, consider Heavy Duty or Extra Heavy Duty. PVC comes in 2.2 mil and 2.9 mil (Heavy Duty). Paper tape comes in 240, 260 and 280 grades, each stronger than the previous one.

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4. Width

Width can be determined by a few factors. How big is your logo? How heavy is your box? Having a wider tape means more adhesive to seal the package. Our standard widths are 2” and 3” but we can customize the width to fit your needs. Overall, make sure you’ve chosen a tape wide enough to maximize the look of your logo and strong enough to keep your packages sealed.

5. Color

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tape does Capital Tape supply?

Light density PVC foams for weather stripping, sound deadening, vibration dampening (V710-black; V810- gray Adhesive One Side). Medium Density PVC Foams for glazing, gasketing and sealing (V, single coated, V double coated). Ultra-High Bond tapes and high performance mounting tapes for mounting, cladding and attaching (CT, WC, CT, , , ). Heavy density urethanes for structural glazing (V, V) Low- density, polyurethane double coated foam tape for residential glazing ( & Series).

Do you have cross-reference charts for products and competitive offerings?

A cross reference chart for the glazing tapes is available upon request.

Can I get samples sent to my customer to try in their application?

Yes! The easiest way is to use our fast, 24/7/365 samples request form here. You can also , fax or call in the request as well, and a sample will be sent within 48 hours.

Do you provide product for mock-up testing?

Capital Tape provides production length rolls for mock up testing.

Do you have staff in-house that can answer questions for me or recommend products?

Yes – Staff is available to answer questions on the products and can recommend products for an application. Call us during business hours at 1-888-888-TAPE or us at [ protected]

I am having a problem with my product. Do you have any advice or solutions?

Yes – Please check out our troubleshooting page here. 

Can you supply a guide spec for your products for contract specifiers?

Yes, a guide spec for the glazing tapes is available in the Resources section of the website.

Do you have a product catalog I can supply to my customers?

Yes – There is a general notebook with an overview of all the products and an Architect’s Notebook developed specifically for glazing contractors and architects.

What is your lead time for products not in inventory?

This depends on the material needed, but average is two weeks. We will work with our suppliers for you to make sure all orders are filled in a timely manner.

What is your lead time for samples?

24 to 48 hours.

How do I check on the status of my order to get a freight charge?

our service desk at [ protected] or call at 1-888-888-TAPE.

I don’t see my question here. Who do I ask?

Send us a message here, or you can our service desk at [ protected] or call at 1-888-888-TAPE.

Capital helped me provide a new solution at a long time customer.  Together we landed  a significant piece of business that opened up a whole new product line.

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