Better Packages was the innovator of water activated gummed tape dispensers used for carton sealing in 1917. Today gummed tape machines are used by large internet businesses, and plays an important role in making sure cartons are securely sealed for shipping via small parcel service. Even though plastic tape cost half as much, using multiple strips of it to seal a box ends up costing more than Kraft gummed tape in materials and labor. Increase your carton sealing productivity and bring a higher level of package security to your shipments with Better Packages products and carton sealing solutions.
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Better Pack models with a brief description:
BP333 - Most popular manual water activated gummed tape dispenser for up 3" tape width. Optional heater available. 
BP500 - The "Retro". Built on the same platform at the original pre 1999 BP555 series with electronics and great features.
BP555eS - Most popular electronic water activated gummed paper tape dispenser.
BP555eSA - Most popular electronic water activated gummed paper tape dispenser with automatic dispensing features.
SJP-BP555eS - Most popular with the Smart Jet ink jet printer to add code dates, lot numbers, expiration dates, or other identifying information on the tape as it is dispensed.
SJP-555eSA - with and INK JET PRINTER! Code and identify your tape with dates, shift, or contents using the MSSC Smart Jet Printer. Adaptable to all BP555e models.
Pick your keypad and click on the picture to go to the machine.
Note the number of repeat keys and length for the selector buttons.
Optional Metric lengths available with 220v models.
Create a Total System Solution with the CodeTaper, Single Foot Treadle, Double Foot Treadle, and Tape Aerial.
BP555eL - Electronic dispenser replacing the BP555LL and BP555LLS models.
BP555eLA - New Automatic models replacing the BP555, BP554, and BP556 but with the longer lengths.
BP-6 - Label moistener for up to 6" wide gummed labels.
BP755eS - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in predetermined lengths of 6”-75”.
BP755eSA - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in three different modes with time delay. Choose from a 1-2-2 pattern, manual, or automatic single length modes. Two variable length buttons from 6”-100” and an overriding random length button.
Packer 3S - Pull & Tear dispenser for 1-3" paper gummed tape incorporating a unique subway feed. The "Mom and Pop" dispenser for small home based businesses looking for the best value with the most security.
TS404 - Lever operated manual paper tape dispenser for 1 1/2" gummed side out tape for bakeries, pizza parlors, and print shops.
Optional Equipment:
Penetron Concentrate - 8 oz. convenient bottle that when diluted makes 50 gallons of Penetron.
CodeTaper- Tape printer attachment to print on tape as it is dispensed. Very useful for logo, dating, or noting shift or product information. Used on BP333, BP554, BP555, BP555e, BP556, BP754, BP755, CB33A. Supplies for the CodeTaper, click here.
Single Foot Treadle - Double Foot Treadle - Hands free operation for the new BP555e models. The old style BP554 Duet, or BP556 Robot used a similar device.
TA2000 - Tape ariel for the BP555e series to shoot the tape over the carton for faster easy placement.
Discontinued Models:
AMD - Automatic Measuring Device. Measures cartons and the one push of a button or optional foot switch the correct amount of tape is dispensed. Fits the BP555eSA. Discontinued 2022
BI-4 - Discontinued 2002
BP3000CS - Discontinued. Gummed tape Case Sealer for fixed size cartons.
BP333SS - Stainless Steel dispenser for tapes up to 3" widths that can be washed down.
BP400 - Discontinued 1996. Random length.
BP554 - Discontinued 1999. “Duet” two length gummed tape dispenser from 6-84”, 1-3” wide. Replaced with the BP555eSA.
BP500IJ - Discontinued 2020. Better Packages BP500 with optional Ink Jet System for Coding Tape. We offer our ink jet mounted on the BP500, click here or the BP555e, click here.
BP555 - Discontinued 1999. See the BP555eSA. Multiple length dispensers for 1-3” gummed tape. 5 models to choose from. Click here for The Retro.
BP556 - Discontinued 1999. “Robot” dispensing in 3 different modes from 6"-54” single length tape. Choose from manual, random, and robot. Replaced with the BP555eSA.
BP754 - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide tape. Replaced with the BP755eS.
BP755 - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in predetermined lengths of 6”-75”. Replaced by the BP755eSA.
BP900e - Discontinued. Better Bagger for making your own bags from poly tube stock.
CB33A - Discontinued. Heavy duty manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-4" wide gummed tapes. Optional top heater available.
DL-9 - Discontinued 2001. Cast iron 9" wide label moistener for gummed labels. See an option here with Potdevin or here with GlueFast.
Express 1 1/2 - Discontinued 2001. Pull and Tear dispenser for 1 1/2" 35# gummed side out paper tape. See the NPS No. 31 Pull & Tear for up to 1 1/2".
Penetron 24 and Penetron 100 - water conditioner for all types of gummed material. Makes tapes stick faster. Discontinued 2001, see the Penetron Concentrate.
PS2a - Discontinued 2020. 2" Electronic Pressure Sensitive tape dispenser with automatic dispensing.
PS3e - 3" Electric Pressure Sensitive tape dispenser
Simplex 3 - Discontinued - Basic Pull & Tear dispenser for 1-3" paper gummed tape.
Simplex 10 - Discontinued - Dispensed 1 1/2" gum side out tape.
SpaSaver Stand - Discontinued. For placing the tape dispenser over conveyor lines, above counter top. Makes machine easier to use. Used on BP554, BP555, and BP556 models. (Does not fit the BP555e series)
TS100 - Old red reliable. Discontinued Fall 1998. See BP333. Cast iron manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-3" wide gummed tapes.
TS150 - Discontinued. Heavy duty manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-4" wide gummed tapes. Optional top heater available.
Tape Aerial - Used for creasing tape and shooting over the carton to be sealed. Improves operator efficiency. Used on the old style BP554, BP555, BP556 models. (Does not fit the BP555e series)
Tape Squirt - Discontinued 1998 - Fast acting water agent. 8 ounces treats 40 gallons of water. See Penetron Concentrate.
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