ShurTape Acrylic & Hot Melt Tapes – Superior Strength, Reliable Performance

1. Match the adhesive to the carton and environment. Hot-melt, acrylic, solvent-acrylic, natural-rubber, and other carton-sealing adhesives can behave differently on recycled corrugated, dusty surfaces, cold rooms, heat, aging, and high-speed lines.

2. Choose width and roll length for the process. Hand rolls, small packs, and machine-length rolls serve different packing volumes and dispensers.

3. Apply to clean, dry carton flaps. Dust, fibers, coatings, temperature, and insufficient wipe-down pressure can reduce adhesion.

4. Validate the finished seal. Packed weight, flap tension, storage temperature, transit time, and carton surface should be tested together rather than relying on tape thickness alone.

How do I choose carton-sealing tape?

Start with the carton surface, package weight, application temperature, storage environment, roll format, and required seal life.

Is hot-melt tape always better than acrylic tape?

No. Each adhesive family has different strengths; the right choice depends on the application and environment.

Can one tape be used for hand and machine application?

Some can, but machine-length rolls and automated systems have equipment-specific width, core, unwind, and roll-length requirements.

Why does tape sometimes lift from recycled cartons?

Surface fibers, dust, coatings, low application pressure, temperature, and adhesive selection can all affect bonding.