How To Use Water Activated Tape

When it s applied to a corrugated box the moisture is absorbed through the box surface and into the.

How to use water activated tape. To use water activated gummed packaging tape you ll need to apply moisture water to the bottom non printed side of the tape. Water activated tape also called gummed paper tape or gummed tape is a starch based adhesive. You can do this manually by using a wet sponge included with your order or by using a tape machine dispenser sold separately. Gummed tape is best used in conjunction with a water activated tape dispenser which in its most rudimentary form wets and cuts the tape.

Water activated tape wat is not only environmentally friendly it s also durable easy to work with and quick sealing. How do you use water activated tape. Cracking of the adhesive surface provides our paper tape with excellent flexibility for sealing carton corners edges and irregular surfaces. The starch based adhesive becomes sticky when moistened and is usually found on a kraft paper backing.

Use paper tapes to seal lightweight or standard sized packages or cartons that will be shipped in unitized loads or. Packers then take the tape and apply it to the shipping carton. Water activated tape is designed for fast permanent adhesion and superior strength. More sophisticated dispensers automatically feed moisten and cut the tape to a pre determined length.