Companies are shipping more product components and finished products than ever before. Products may be stored longer, restacked and restocked again and again, and subjected to increased handling, temperature fluctuations, and ultraviolet light. Not only does today s packaging have to stand up to tougher treatment, it also has to keep its freshness and look good, too. Because of cost considerations, source reduction, big box retailing and Internet purchasing, many products are sold directly to the consumer in their originashipping cartons. That makes a tight, attractive seal a marketing must.
Security is another important requirement.
A poorly sealed shipping carton is not merely more prone to spillage, pilferage, and damage it could be unsafe. That s a risk most shippers, factories, and retailers will not take. So, in many ways, profitability depends on the quality of carton-sealing tape a good reason to choose wisely. Adhesives perform differently under different conditions, affecting the reliability and esthetics of a taped carton s seal. For example, normally occurring high or low temperatures can have a major impact on how well tape holds a seal.