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WATER ACTIVATED TAPE
Professional, Secure Carton Sealing Tape & Dispensers
Water-activated tape, otherwise known as gummed tape dispensers, generates an immediate, strong bond resulting in a superior seal on corrugated cartons. Starch based adhesives are applied to reinforced paper stripping that becomes active when wet. A water-activated tape dispenser provides a simple and fast way to size, wet and cut water-activated tape for closing corrugate cartons.
Typically Water Activated Tape can be categorized as follows:
- Paper Tape (plain & printed)
- Reinforced Tape (plain & printed)
- Box Tape
Most pressure-sensitive tapes take time to develop a “destructive” bond when applied to a porous substrate surface. Water-activated tapes bond instantly to both virgin and recycled fiber (corrugated carton, paper, etc.) surfaces and therefore, generate an immediate destructive bond resulting in a tamper evident package.
Water Activated Tape Dispensers
Why Use Water Activated Tape
Secure Your Product
Protective packaging is one of the cornerstones of Gertex Solutions. We understand product should arrive at it's end destination in the exact condition it set off in. Water activated tape allows this to happen. Water activated tapes will bond to any recycled boxed. By creating a superior bond between box and tape, water activated tape can be torn, but the seal unbroken. Because of this, you can see if the box has been tampered with.
Strengthen Your Package's Seal
Your tape is no longer dead real estate, you can personalize it with a logo and QR code; bringing brand messaging to the real estate on your box. Various grades of water activated tape that will coincide with the weight of your boxes: the heavier the box, the higher grade tape. The fibers in the tape dictate the strength of the seal.
Product Consistency
By using a machine to automate the taping process it ensures consistent and accurate results. We typically find our clients achieving ROI within 6 months. Instead of multiple strips of tape, only one strip of tape is necessary and the results are consistent. Using water activated tape dispensers allows you to do it right the first time, every time.
Sustainability Focused
Water activated tape is recyclable and re-pulpable. Only one strip of water-activated tape is needed for a secure, strong seal. Portable dispenser does not require electricity. All Water Activated Tape Dispensers are sustainably constructed, with low impact ecological footprint in mind.
What is Water Activated Tape?
Construction of Reinforced Water Activated Tape
WAT is IPG’s first Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Product. All IPG’s WAT is recyclable with the carton it is applied to. Single-Ply Paper Tape is also Certified Recyclable by Western Michigan University
Diamond “String” Pattern
Represents Cross Direction/CD of fiberglass or polyester yarns in- between the two plys.
Row “String” Pattern
Represents Machine Direction/MD of fiberglass or polyester yarns in- between the two plys.
Industries Using Water Activated Tape
Automotive aftermarket
Jewelry & Accessories
Electronics
Cosmetics
Home Goods
Health & Beauty
Pharmaceuticals
Medical devices
Pet food / supplies
Hardware
Food / Meal Kits
Luxury items
Clothing / Shoes
Manufacturing
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