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Carton fragileshipping sealing tape is available in two varieties, pressure sensitive and water fragileshipping activated. Pressure sensitive tape is typically made of PVC or Polypropylene backing with acrylic, hot melt or natural rubber adhesive. Pressure sensitive tape is relatively inexpensive, provides a good bond for many carton sealing applications and is easily applied fragileshipping with an inexpensive tape gun. Water activated tape is constructed of kraft paper backing and sometimes includes fiberglass reinforcement. Water activated tape requires a stationary dispenser containing water to dispense the tape and activate the adhesive, but forms a superior bond when applied to corrugated cartons. PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE Hot Melt Hot melt tape is also known as synthetic rubber and is typically manufactured with a polypropylene backing. Hot melt tape works well from 45-120 degrees, provides a good fragileshipping bond for most carton fragileshipping sealing applications fragileshipping and is the lowest cost pressure sensitive tape fragileshipping available. Hot melt will yellow fragileshipping with time, but will do so more slowly than fragileshipping natural rubber tape.

Metallocene film is a new hybrid stretch wrap that offers up to twice the tear and puncture resistance fragileshipping of conventionally manufactured films. Metallocene resins are cleaner, stronger, and tougher than conventional resins like octene, hexene, and butene. Metallocene film is available in rolls that require a hand dispenser. Packaging Supplies Company stocks metallocene film that is 16" wide and ranges from 14-19 microns. Gauge Chart The thickness (and therefore strength) of stretch wrap is measured in gauge or microns. A larger number means more thickness and more strength. Refer to the chart below for comparisons with other common measurements.

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