Gum Tape

We sell and service Better Packages, Cyklop, Marsh, and Phoenix gummed tape dispensers. Need parts? Click here.

People ask, What is the best way to seal a box? What is the best machine? If you want a permanent seal that will show if someone has compromised the integrity of the package or something vermin proof, use water activated tape. We have even taped boxes with water activated tape and stomped them. The tape is still intact even with the box is totally crushed. All tape machines are designed to give 8-10 years of service with proper maintenance.

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Electronic
Dispense defined lengths of tape with the push of a button
Manual
Pull handle for the desired length of tape.
Pull & Tear
Entry-level or very low use operation. Easiest way to get into using gum tape in your shipping department

Better Pack
Better Packages tape dispensers are the most popular machine for dispensing water activated gummed tape for sealing cartons.
Cyklop
Marsh
Great machines made in Missouri!

Phoenix
Innovation, cutting edge dispensers.

Gummed tape is creates a natural bond with cartons. The gummed adhesives absorbs dust, etc. and still bonds to the fibers. Gummed tape can also be used to cover old labels and markings to minimize confusing shipping companies. When compared with plastic tapes, gummed tape only requires one strip on the top and bottom flaps. Standard plastic tape is only 2" wide and packers will generally use two or more strips on each the top and bottom flaps of the box causing a doubling of the cost of labor, and an increase in overall tape expenditure.

Other savings are realized by eliminating the time spent looking for lost tape guns, double or triple taping, and the number of times you have to replace the roll of tape.

Gum Tape

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