Carton Sealing Tape; the two main types are, Acrylic Tape, Pressure-sensitive, used for sealing corrugated boxes, Adhesive is usually coated on a polypropylene or polyester film. Hot Melt Tape is applied with heat and results in a much greater adhesion to surfaces because the resin is able to melt into the surface.
Acrylic vs. Hot Melt
- Hot melt tapes offer superior adhesion strength, when applied with a heating tool, great flexibility, and performs well in varying applications.
- Acrylic tapes are perfect for work involving extreme temperatures, such as refrigeration, and for sealing boxes that will be warehoused over a long period of time. Must be applied with pressure.
- Hot melt tapes can yellow with age, whereas an acrylic tape is less likely to yellow over time.
- Both acrylic tape and hot melt tapes are comparable in price, offering both premium and economical grades as well as hand and machine grades.