Hot Melt Packaging Tape
- Material: BOPP film with synthetic rubber hot melt adhesive
- Common width: 48 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 72 mm
- Roll length: 50 m, 66 m, 100 m, 500 m, 1000 m
- Color: Clear, brown, tan, white, or custom color
- Core size: 3 inch paper core for hand or machine rolls
- Use: Warehouse carton sealing tape for daily packing work
Hot Melt Packaging Tape from Packed Material Company is made for warehouse packing, industrial packaging lines, and everyday box closing where fast tack, steady holding power, and consistent roll performance are needed. As a packaging tape manufacturer, we supply this pressure-sensitive tape for hand dispensers, semi-automatic sealers, and automatic carton sealing machines. It is suitable for virgin board, recycled board, testliner, and common corrugated cartons, with roll format selected by packing speed, carton surface, storage condition, and production use.
Product Overview
Hot Melt Packaging Tape is designed for practical package closure in warehouses, production rooms, and packing lines. The BOPP film backing and pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive help the tape grab corrugated carton fibers quickly during sealing. For packaging teams, the choice is not only about color or thickness. The tape also needs to unwind smoothly, fit the carton surface, and keep flaps closed after stacking, handling, and short-term storage.
In our typical factory range, total thickness is usually 40 um – 55 um, with BOPP film thickness around 23 um – 28 um. This range balances hand application, machine feeding, tensile strength, and daily warehouse handling. Packed Material Company produces hot melt carton tape for regular case sealing, production packing, export packaging preparation, and automatic carton sealing tape applications.
Carton surface makes a real difference. Clean virgin board usually gives faster adhesive contact, while recycled board, testliner, dusty cartons, or rough corrugated surfaces may need stronger initial tack and better holding power. Before bulk use, sample sealing on the actual carton surface helps confirm adhesion, flap closure, roll running consistency, and possible edge lifting.
Benefits
- Fast initial tack helps operators close boxes quickly on packing tables and moving lines.
- Typical peel adhesion of 4.5 N/25 mm – 7.5 N/25 mm supports stable contact on clean corrugated board.
- Strong holding power helps reduce flap lift after 24-72 hours of storage observation.
- BOPP film backing offers typical tensile strength >= 90 N/25 mm for regular industrial carton sealing.
- Controlled unwind supports easier hand dispenser use and steadier feeding on sealing equipment.
- 3 inch core rolls fit many standard case sealers when roll holder, tape head, and brake tension are checked.
- Clear rolls keep labels and barcodes visible, while brown rolls match standard corrugated cases.
- Width tolerance of +/- 1 mm and length tolerance of +/- 3% support consistent repeated packing work.
TDS
Item | Typical Value |
Product Type | Hot melt pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape |
Backing Material | BOPP film |
Adhesive Type | Synthetic rubber hot melt adhesive |
Total Thickness | 40 um - 55 um typical factory range |
BOPP Film Thickness | 23 um - 28 um typical value |
Peel Adhesion | 4.5 N/25 mm - 7.5 N/25 mm typical factory test range |
Tensile Strength | >= 90 N/25 mm typical value |
Elongation at Break | 120% - 170% typical value |
Holding Power | >= 24 h under typical carton sealing test condition |
Quick Tack | Good initial grab on clean corrugated board |
Standard Width | 48 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 72 mm |
Roll Length | 50 m, 66 m, 100 m, 500 m, 1000 m |
Core Size | 3 inch paper core |
Color Options | Clear, brown, tan, white, custom color |
Application Method | Hand dispenser, semi-automatic sealer, automatic carton sealing machine |
Width Tolerance | +/- 1 mm typical value |
Length Tolerance | +/- 3% typical value |
Storage Reference | 15 C - 26 C, 40% - 60% RH, keep in original carton |
Shelf Life Reference | 12 months under recommended storage condition |
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Applications
- Warehouse packing operations needing quick tack and easy roll control
- Industrial packaging line tape for semi-automatic and automatic case sealers
- Hand packing stations using standard tape dispensers
- Medium-weight corrugated cartons for storage, transfer, and production packing
- Recycled board sealing tape for testliner cartons and rough corrugated surfaces
- Longer machine rolls where fewer roll changes improve work flow
- Clear tape use where labels, barcodes, and printed marks should remain visible
- Brown or tan tape use for standard corrugated cases and factory packing work
How Should Roll Length, Core Size, and Unwind Behavior Be Selected for Packaging Lines?
For packaging lines, Hot Melt Packaging Tape should be selected by more than width alone. Hand stations often use shorter rolls because operators can control them easily with a dispenser. Semi-automatic and automatic case sealers usually work better with 500 m or 1000 m machine rolls because fewer roll changes keep production moving. A 3 inch core is common, but the roll holder, brake tension, and tape head setting should be checked before bulk use. Standard hot melt tape may have noticeable unwind noise, so quieter areas should confirm whether a low-noise or controlled unwind packaging tape grade is needed.
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What Carton Grade Details Should Be Checked Before Using Hot Melt Packaging Tape?
Carton grade directly affects sealing results. Virgin board normally gives cleaner adhesive contact, while recycled board, testliner, or rough corrugated surfaces may need higher quick tack and stronger holding power. Packaging teams should test the tape on the actual carton before bulk production, especially when the board is dusty, coated, damp, or highly recycled. If flaps spring back after closing, the tape grade, wipe-down pressure, or carton surface should be reviewed. A short sample test after 24-72 hours can show whether flap lift or edge lifting may appear during storage.
For rough board or testliner cartons that lift after packing, see this guide to sealing recycled cardboard boxes before changing tape width only.
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FAQ
Is Hot Melt Packaging Tape suitable for automatic carton sealing machines?
Yes. Machine rolls with a 3 inch core can be used on many carton sealing machines, but tape width, roll length, brake tension, and tape head setting should be checked first.
Can it seal recycled corrugated cartons?
Yes. It can be used for recycled board sealing, but rough or dusty cartons should be tested because adhesive contact may vary by carton grade.
Does hot melt tape make noise during unwinding?
Standard hot melt tape may have noticeable unwind noise. If quiet packing is required, a controlled-unwind or low-noise grade should be confirmed.
How should the tape be stored before use?
Keep rolls in the original cartons, away from direct sunlight, high heat, and high humidity. A storage range of 15 C – 26 C and 40% – 60% RH is recommended.
