Hot Melt Shipping Tape
- Material: BOPP or PP film with synthetic rubber hot melt adhesive
- Thickness: 40 um – 65 um typical factory range
- Width: 48 mm, 50 mm, 72 mm, or custom slitting
- Length: 50 m, 66 m, 100 m, 1000 m, or jumbo roll supply
- Core size: 3 inch paper core for hand rolls and machine rolls
- Application: Shipping cartons, ecommerce warehouses, palletized transport
Hot Melt Shipping Tape from Pro Pack Tape Company is manufactured for shipping cartons that must stay closed through packing, stacking, parcel handling, palletizing, and cross-border transport. As a manufacturer, we make this tape with BOPP or PP film backing and pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive for fast initial tack under packing pressure. It is built for ecommerce warehouses, export packing lines, fulfillment centers, and cartons that need reliable flap lift control after 24-72 hour seal observation.
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Product Overview
Hot Melt Shipping Tape is a pressure-sensitive hot melt carton sealing tape made for corrugated boxes that keep moving after sealing. In warehouse use, a carton may pass from the packing bench to a case sealer, pallet stack, parcel sorting line, truck, or export container. A tape that looks acceptable at the packing station still needs enough holding power to resist flap lift later.
The tape combines stable BOPP or PP film backing with hot melt adhesive that grabs quickly when pressed firmly onto the carton seam. A common BOPP film thickness is around 23 um – 32 um, while finished tape thickness is usually selected from 40 um – 65 um according to carton weight, board condition, and sealing pressure. This structure helps reduce unwanted stretching while keeping the roll easy to unwind for hand dispensers and automatic carton sealing machines.
For recycled carton surfaces, testing on the actual box material is important. Recycled board may have loose fibers, dust, coating, or uneven absorption, which can reduce adhesive contact. Typical sample checks include sealing cartons under normal packing pressure, stacking them in warehouse conditions, and checking for flap lift, edge lifting, or center seam opening after 24-72 hours.
Benefits
- Fast initial tack under firm hand pressure or case sealer roller pressure
- Helps control carton flap lift caused by board memory or uneven load pressure
- Suitable for ecommerce warehouse packing tape use on standard and recycled cartons
- Good holding power for seams exposed to stacking pressure and handling vibration
- Peel adhesion typically reaches 5 N/25 mm – 8 N/25 mm in factory sample tests
- Tensile strength is commonly 35 N/cm – 55 N/cm for hand and machine sealing
- Elongation of 120% – 160% gives flexibility without excessive stretching
- Slitting tolerance is typically controlled within +/-1 mm for stable roll width
TDS
Item | Typical Value |
Product Type | Hot Melt Shipping Tape |
Backing Material | BOPP or PP film |
Adhesive Type | Pressure sensitive synthetic rubber hot melt adhesive |
Total Thickness | 40 um - 65 um, custom range available |
BOPP Film Thickness | 23 um - 32 um typical reference value |
Common Width | 48 mm, 50 mm, 72 mm, custom slitting |
Roll Length | 50 m, 66 m, 100 m, 1000 m, jumbo roll option |
Core Size | 3 inch paper core |
Peel Adhesion | 5 N/25 mm - 8 N/25 mm typical factory test range |
Holding Power | >=24 hours under standard sample test condition |
Tensile Strength | 35 N/cm - 55 N/cm typical reference value |
Elongation | 120% - 160% typical reference value |
Application Temperature | 10 C - 40 C |
Service Temperature | -10 C - 60 C, depends on carton and storage condition |
Slitting Tolerance | +/-1 mm typical factory control |
Unwind Behavior | Medium unwind, suitable for hand and machine sealing |
Carton Suitability | Corrugated box, linerboard box, recycled shipping carton |
Seal Observation | 24-72 hour check for flap lift, edge lifting, seam opening |
Application Method | Hand dispenser or automatic case sealer |
Sample Test Requirement | Recommended before bulk use on recycled or heavy cartons |
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Applications
- Ecommerce warehouse shipping cartons
- Parcel fulfillment cartons made with recycled corrugated board
- Cross-border shipping carton tape for export boxes exposed to vibration and handling
- Medium-weight cartons used in warehouse sorting and distribution
- Palletized cartons that face stacking pressure during storage
- Cartons sealed by hand dispensers or automatic case sealers
- Packaging lines that need high tack box sealing tape for quick carton closure
- Shipping boxes that require stable center seam sealing after packing
What Should Be Checked Before Using Hot Melt Shipping Tape on Recycled Shipping Cartons?
Before using Hot Melt Shipping Tape on recycled shipping cartons, check the box surface for dust, loose fibers, moisture, coating, and uneven flap tension. Recycled cartons are common in ecommerce warehouses and export packing, but surface quality can vary by batch. Some boards have shorter fibers or weaker surface strength, so adhesive contact may be less even than on clean linerboard.
A practical check is to seal the carton under normal packing pressure, press the tape across the full width, stack the box as it will be stored, and observe the center seam for 24-72 hours. If edge lifting, flap movement, or seam opening appears, the carton may need a thicker 50 um – 65 um tape, stronger adhesive coat, or higher wipe-down pressure.
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How Can Hot Melt Shipping Tape Help Control Carton Flap Lift After Packing?
Carton flap lift is often caused by board memory, uneven load pressure, overfilled cartons, under-filled cartons, or weak tape contact along the center seam. Hot Melt Shipping Tape gives quick tack under pressure when the adhesive is pressed firmly into the carton surface. With typical holding power of >=24 hours under sample test conditions, it supports short-term seal stability after the carton leaves the packing station.
For better flap lift control, the tape should extend onto both end panels and be wiped down across the full width. In shipping use, the goal is not only to close the box once, but to keep it sealed after parcel sorting, pallet compression, truck vibration, and cross-border movement.
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FAQ
Is Hot Melt Shipping Tape suitable for recycled corrugated boxes?
Yes. It can be used on recycled corrugated cartons, but sample testing is recommended because these boxes may have dust, loose fibers, or uneven surface strength.
Can this tape be used on automatic carton sealing machines?
Yes. It can be supplied as machine rolls with controlled unwind, stable slitting tolerance, and a 3 inch core for automatic case sealers.
How should carton seal performance be checked?
Seal the carton under normal packing pressure, stack it under warehouse conditions, and observe flap lift, edge lifting, and seam opening after 24-72 hours.
What thickness is commonly used for shipping cartons?
A typical range is 40 um – 65 um. Heavier cartons, recycled boxes, or cartons with flap tension may need thicker tape or stronger adhesive coat.
