When deciding where to buy packaging tape, it could seem like a basic choice. However, keeping your product safe and secure is the most crucial component of the ideal tape. The wrong packaging tape or improper application might result in product loss, theft, or damage. It is imperative that you thoroughly examine the many types and qualities of adhesive tape that are available before selecting the best one for your box. Here are some things to consider while purchasing packaging tape that might guide you in your choice.
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Types of packaging tapeAmong all types of tape, the most popular and commonly utilized packaging tape type are:
1. Hot/warm melt tapeOne of the strongest tapes on the market, hot/ warm melt tape has extraordinary holding strength. Hot melt tape, a common kind of packing tape, is ideal for shipping boxes because of its higher strength. In order to reduce time and effort, hot melt tapes are designed to maximize throughput.
Hot/warm melt tapes perform well in the temperatures ranging from 45 degrees F to 120 degrees F. When utilizing hot melt adhesives on materials with a high heat sink capacity (such as connection backshells), preheat the material until it is warm to the touch, then apply the adhesive tape, and shrink the molded part into place.
Additionally resilient under strain, this tape is simple to unwind. Strong degrees of adhesion between the tape and numerous boxes made of recycled materials.
2. Acrylic packaging tapeOn corrugated boxes, this pressure-sensitive tape performs admirably. Instant adhesion, UV resistance, resistance to high temperatures, and low cost are all characteristics of this type of tape.
Acrylic adhesive functions better in high humidity environments and have a larger temperature range than hot melts (32 degrees F to 150 degrees F). They work well in applications in demanding settings like cold-storage facilities for packaged foods. It is one of the most well-liked, affordable, and long-lasting tapes for your packaging needs and is frequently referred to as &#;Box Tape&#; or &#;Carton Sealing Tape&#;.
Acrylic packaging tape3. Easy tear packaging tapeThe tape needs to be used within a year of the date of shipment and kept in its original packaging in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. The surfaces to which tape is applied should be spotless, dry, and free of any contaminants such as grease or oil. This tape is specially created for practical and simple use. Tear off manual packing tape is simple and requires no scissors. The cost of this type of tape is also quite cheap compared to other types of tape.
4. White packaging tapeFor a buyer who is concerned about the environment, white paper tape is a great option. Standard white paper tape has a &#;rustic&#; appearance and is &#;ivory&#; white in color. Premium white paper tape has a hotmelt adhesive made of natural rubber, and a &#;bright&#; white, tearable backing so it can be easily recycled. This type of tape is highly compatible with corrugated boxes.
5. Water activated tapeThe adhesive on this paper-based tape is dry to the touch before being activated by water. The dry glue is transformed by water into a sticky, fluidic adhesive with a corrugated box-adhesive purpose. Water activated tape, in contrast to certain other tapes on the market for packaging, specializes in the secure closure of corrugated boxes.
There are versions of water activated tape that are both reinforced and unreinforced. Reinforcement fibers, which are often comprised of polyester or fiberglass, are used to strengthen the reinforced product. It improves the tape closure&#;s longevity and is perfect for boxes intended for transportation. The reinforcement is completely encapsulated by being sandwiched between two sheets of kraft paper and a laminate glue.
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5 points to consider about while selecting packaging tape 1. Packaging tape qualityIn terms of packaging tape structure, there are many ranges of holding power and tensile strength, which are referred to as tape quality. It gives details on the adhesive strength and tape backing thickness. For instance, a high-grade tape with maximum thickness and high amounts of adhesive should be used if you need to close your package with a lot of force in order to protect the contents. Lower-grade tapes can be used to wrap the contents within for greater protection because they have a thin backing and less stickiness.
2. Size of the box and the packaging tapeThe box&#;s height, weight, and length dictate the tape&#;s size, length, and width. Stronger and broader packing tape is advised for heavy loads. Most packing tapes measure between two and three inches. Two-inch tapes will work for small to medium-sized boxes, but for larger boxes, three-inch tape may be preferable for further protection.
Stronger and broader packing tape is advised for heavy loads3. Surface material for packagesThe sort of surface material of the box that you&#;ll use to seal it is a crucial factor to take into account. Each of them demands a particular kind of tape, whether it be corrugated, recycled, printed, or waxed. For instance, robust and waterproof packing tapes are advised for use with corrugated cardboard boxes. Extreme temperatures won&#;t harm it, and it will survive longer in storage settings.
Particularly if significant volumes of recycled materials are utilized in carton boxes, different types of carton boxes have various adhesion properties. In that situation, a stronger packaging tape is needed to protect the box&#;s contents and bulk packaging tape or reinforced packing tape is the best recommendation.
4. ApplicationWhen it comes to proper packaging, how you tape your boxes is also a crucial component. Packaging tape can be applied using either an automatic case sealer or a handheld tape dispenser. Easy unwinding, offers quick tack for secure adhesion and strong film backing your tape will be more resistant to breaking and durable thanks to these qualities. Whether you run a large business or a small moving company, automatic case sealers provide a seal that is considerably higher quality and more robust.
Apply packaging tape by hand5. Storage and shipping environmentsIt&#;s crucial to think about the storage and outdoor circumstances while selecting a packaging tape. Dust, humidity, and temperature are just a few variables that may affect how well your seal will adhere. As a result, you should think about investing in tape that can securely hold your products throughout reinforced shipping tape while also preventing the glue from drying up during storage.
What kind of packing tape should be used?Finally, even if you only need to seal a shipping carton, there are numerous types of packing tape to choose from, including brown packaging tape, BOPP packaging tape, fiberglass packing tape, security tape for packaging and so on. However, there is a unique type of packaging tape that is increasing in popularity: custom paper gummed tape, also known as custom water activated tape.
Water activated tape from CustomAny can be the ideal packaging tape type to use for a variety of reasons. With a backing made with reinforcement fibers, this tape has the strength to withstand heavy products and long shipping times. Its adhesive which is activated by water allows you quickly create a strong bond with your packages once applied. Its kraft paper backing allows to us to print any design such as brand logo, text or images on it which not only help you deters theft but also increase your brand awareness.
We believe you now have all of the information you need to find what you&#;re looking for. Visit our site for custom packaging tape to print the best sealing tape for your projects.
We get asked a lot of questions about reel to reel players. These range from how to buy one to recording, playback and to maintenance of both tapes and decks. We thought it would be helpful to assemble a list of tips and suggestions from our reel to reel customer community as well as some notable experts around the industry, their advice is below.
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Do your research. Learn proper tape-handling techniques and investigate to see what type of deck meets your preferences and needs (be it tape speed, reel-size accommodation, track count, etc.). Some decks are geared for the consumer market and some are geared towards prosumer/professionals, so before dropping that well-earned cash of yours be sure you know what you&#;re getting.
Submitted by Dave Polster, Well Made Music
No matter what you buy for a second-hand deck (unless you can afford a new Ballfinger), budget the same amount again for a full service. If in doubt, buy a Revox or Studer machine. Best support for spares, lots available, etc. Expect occasional breakdowns so your blood pressure doesn't skyrocket.
Submitted by Ken Kessler, author and industry columnist
Do your research first. Look long and hard at the market before you indulge. Trying to find a quality machine will be difficult, have access to a qualified audio engineer, as reel 2 reel devices are electro mechanical and need lots of tender loving care. If you find a possible machine, have it tested and checked, once deemed serviceable enjoy your new toy. Ensure you have your device set up for the tapes you will be using. Getting the machine fully serviced and heads checked is critical. Main brand machines will still be easier to find and run-maintain. DO NOT PAY SILLY MONEY.
Submitted by: Steve H.
I see so many posts from people new to R2R. They may or may not have a functioning machine. Their first stop is the FB pages; asking for specific help on whatever ails their machine. I would encourage those who are NEW to R2R, to first obtain all the operating and service information you can find.
Submitted by: Tim B
For someone LOOKING to get into reel to reel....Do not think you MUST procure a deck from a refurbisher who makes the machine look fancy and charges thousands of dollars on top of a "base" price. Nor do not think you have to spend even maybe multiples of the aforementioned at a place selling uber expensive "like new" or even new decks. No, you do not have to spend between $6 to 15K or even much more. Scour reputable used hifi shops. You just might find an Otari prosumer machine for less than 2 grand that the shop owner knows and can demonstrate that is in proper working condition. If you shop on Reverb do not be afraid to send the item back for a full refund if it is not as advertised. Happy hunting. Spend your new found savings buying a handful of "master" recordings. Or even more applicable in many cases, straightening out the acoustical properties of your listening space.
Submitted by Pete K
Buy from someone reputable.
Submitted by: Will
Read all the caveats / advice at reeltoreeltech.com and analogrules.com There is tons of information there which will both 1) establish if you REALLY WANT to get into it and 2) learn how to avoid $$ on common mistakes.
Submitted by Jefferson D.
Whatever you think it's going to cost, double it.
Submitted by: Two Guys Audio
The best MC-cartridges cost $10,000+ and you still don't have the perfect sound of a tone head. And after three years you have to buy a new one. A perfect tone head cost $150....
Submitted by: Tim Burr
I have been using R2R since going from mono to stereo. Get the best R2R deck you can afford. Check with reputable sites from users who service, sell, and use them for the best advice especially for prices. If it seems too much for that unit, it probably is. No machine from the 70's is in Mint unused condition. If it hasn't been used it still needs servicing. Finally, if you want to transfer either from R2R to PC or From PC to R2R get a good DAC and if from PC subscribe to a high def source. A FLAC converter will send quality music from your PC to your analogue R2R and sound great.
Submitted by: Alan Karlin
On used units, check heads&#;visually and especially recording heads.
Submitted by: MMSR
Don't let the old school technology scare you off! It can be intimidating learning the difference between a pinch roller and a capstan, what they do, how to thread a tape through your particular deck and how to keep your deck clean and running smoothly but once you do the joy of listening to the purest analog source on earth is yours!
Submitted by: WaynesWorldFL
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Buying Reel to Reel Tapes
If you are looking for the best sounding sources, 15ips 2 track prerecorded tapes are hard to beat, particularly from top sources. It takes reasonably deep pockets or excellent DIY skills for the equipment and very deep pockets for the tapes. However, it is cheaper than fancy watches, fast cars, yachts, or multiple spouses.
Submitted by: Larry Toy
Ensure you have your device set up for the tapes you will be using.
Submitted by: Steve H.
Buy NEW reel to reel tapes for recording like RTM or ATR brands. Older tape, even quality ones, are chancy, even sealed. Finally, if you want to transfer either from R2R to PC or From PC to R2R get a good DAC and if from PC subscribe to a high def source. A FLAC converter will send quality music from your PC to your analogue R2R and sound great.
Submitted by: Alan Karlin
Buy new tape.
Submitted by: Hobie1dog
Don't bother with old tape. Buy new. Old tape only gunks up your tape path.
Submitted by: Barry B
Having just bought a dud pre recorded reel on eBay always check if it has been play tested ask the seller. If they haven&#;t ask them to either half the price or hard pass, or have your heart broken when you want Deep Purple made in Japan but get Sting instead. Fell for it twice now, never again.
Submitted by: RoDe
Always use the best tape ATR or SM 900 Recording the Masters and no old tapes.
Submitted by: Technics fan
Shop carefully and know that buying new music R2R can cost up to $450.00.
Submitted by: Anonymous
Don&#;t mess by playing tapes that are 40 years or less old. Buy new tapes, which are excellent even better than those made back these years. Two major brands manufacturing these (today are) ATR Magnetics and RTM. Both are top winners and trusted quality. You can never go wrong using these. Also buying new tapes stimulates the market and makes it grow. What would we do without newly manufactured tapes? Not much and our beloved machine is just good relics for the museum!
Submitted by: Jean-Louis Coupe
Always store tapes &#;tail-out."
Submitted by: David Susilo
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Professional open reel to reel tapes can offer the ultimate in sound quality - many will say the quality exceeds that from the best digital formats. Of course, copy-master tapes and the machines required to play them are not cheap, and it is vital that your machine is set up properly so that you get the best from your investment and hear all of the qualities that reel to reel has to offer.
Submitted by: Neville Roberts, Reel to Reel Industry Columnist
Ensure you have your device set up for the tapes you will be using. Getting the machine fully serviced and heads checked is critical.
Submitted by: Steve H
Patience. The use of R2R comes from an era when the attention span of a human was more than the 5 secs (and reducing) it is today. R2R is to be enjoyed as a whole process, nothing about it is done quickly. Load the tape, listen to the whole tape, no skipping, turn it over, listen again, and so on. See it as therapy hifi in a hectic and increasingly trivialized world. Turn off the , tablet, pc, and enjoy the R2R.
Submitted by: Chris Willcocks
Don't let the old school technology scare you off! It can be intimidating learning the difference between a pinch roller and a capstan, what they do, how to thread a tape through your particular deck and how to keep your deck clean and running smoothly but once you do the joy of listening to the purest analog source on earth is yours!
Submitted by: WaynesWorldFL
In the 60's, 70's and 80's, Reel to Reel was the most premium quality of recording you could own. Even albums recorded to Reel sounded better than the original album. Reel to Reel had a full rich sound that you could get nowhere else, including digital. Reel players are hard to get today but worth the price if you can have the ability to obtain one.
Submitted by:Timothy Appling
Keep the heads and transport clean and demagnetized. Anything the tape touches should be cleaned and demagnetized regularly at a frequency dependent on usage.
Submitted by: Chris Willcocks
One of the most important things I can recommend is to keep the head stack clean and demagnetized!
Submitted by: Randy
It is vital that your machine is set up properly so that you get the best from your investment and hear all of the qualities that reel to reel has to offer. If you don't have the necessary expertise yourself, make sure you have someone on hand who does. If you do have the skills, all you will need is a suitable calibration tape (such as an MRL alignment tape) to set the playback levels, and a signal generator (a simple one will suffice) for setting up the recording levels.
Submitted by: Neville Roberts,Reel to reel Industry columnist
As a novice and relatively new to reel to reel recording and playback, I would recommend researching online for tips, troubleshooting, and general information. I would recommend locating a copy of the factory manual for your tape machine.
Submitted by: Anton
After you purchase a Reel to Reel machine, if it was not professionally serviced, then at least do some basic maintenance like cleaning the heads, and tape path with alcohol and Q tip swabs. Get a demagnetizer and follow the directions for demagnetizing the heads. Then lay the machine down and lubricate the capstan (s). Inspect and replace the belt(s) if they show signs of cracking or are gooey. That is a good place to start.
Submitted by: Chris Byrne
Don't let the old school technology scare you off! It can be intimidating learning the difference between a pinch roller and a capstan, what they do, how to thread a tape through your particular deck and how to keep your deck clean and running smoothly but once you do the joy of listening to the purest analog source on earth is yours!
Submitted by: WaynesWorldFL
I would encourage those who are NEW to R2R, to first obtain all the operating and service information you can find.
Submitted by: Tim B
Clean the tape path before recording. Store the tape only after play. Avoid storing the tape after fast winding. Do not leave tape on the machine for an extended time. If you have a cat, look out, they love when the tape runs out!
Submitted by: Pat Jagiolo
We hope this compilation of suggestions has been helpful in answering your questions about reel to reel players. A huge thank you to our RX Reels community for their advice and tips.
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