What is Carton Sealing Tape?
Carton Sealing Tape is a standard type of tape that is primarily used to seal packages for handling, shipping, and storage. Also known as packing tape or box sealing tape, this tape is highly versatile because it generally sticks well to most surfaces and is strong enough for most applications.
We have separate product guides for our Kraft Tape and other Tape products:
Our Carton Sealing Tapes
Tape |
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Adhesive |
Best Used For |
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1.6 - 3 Mil |
Acrylic Emulsion |
Packages that will be in long-term storage and exposed to the elements |
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1.5 - 3.46 Mil |
Synthetic Rubber |
Heavy-duty and irregularly shaped packages |
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1.95 Mil |
Synthetic Rubber |
Cold storage |
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2 Mil |
Acrylic Emulsion |
Color coding, branding, organizing |
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1.75 - 2 Mil |
Hot Melt - Acrylic Hybrid |
Heavy-duty packages that will be exposed to the elements |
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2 Mil |
Acrylic Emulsion |
Protecting external labels |
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1.75 Mil |
Natural Rubber |
Heavy-duty and important packages |
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2.1 Mil |
Natural Rubber |
Heavy-duty and important packages |
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2.05 Mil |
Synthetic Rubber |
Recycled packaging |
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1.2 Mil |
Acrylic Emulsion |
Recycled packaging |
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1.75 Mil |
Natural Rubber |
Heavy-duty and important packages |
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2 Mil |
Acrylic Emulsion |
Sealing cartons in noise-sensitive environments |
What is Mil Thickness?
The thickness of tape is typically measured in mil. Also known as a thou or a point, a mil is one-thousandth of an inch. As a point of reference, an average human hair is roughly 4 mil thick.
Carton sealing tapes are typically available in the 1.6-3.0 mil range, with 2.0 mil being the average. Acrylic tapes tend to be thinner, while hot melt tapes are usually thicker.
