Packing Tape, Film & Strapping

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Packing tape, stretch film and strapping close cartons and hold loads together during shipping and storage. This subcategory includes carton sealing tape in clear and tan, tape guns and dispensers, hand stretch film and machine film for wrapping pallets, and polypropylene and polyester strapping with matching buckles, seals and tools. Warehouses, shipping docks and manufacturers use these supplies every day to keep loads secure in transit.

What to check before you order

  • Tape adhesive. Acrylic tape holds up across a wide temperature range and resists yellowing. Hot melt tape grabs quickly and sticks well to recycled corrugated.
  • Tape thickness and width. Thicker tape, measured in mils, holds heavier cartons. A 2 inch width is common for standard cartons, with 3 inch used for larger boxes.
  • Film gauge and type. Stretch film is sold by gauge or micron thickness. Hand film fits hand dispensers, while machine film fits stretch wrappers. Cast film unwinds quietly and clings well, and blown film is often tougher against punctures.
  • Strapping material. Polypropylene suits light to medium bundles. Polyester holds tension better on heavier loads. Match the buckle or seal size to the strap width.
  • Core size. Confirm tape and film core sizes fit your dispensers and equipment.

Find cartons to seal in boxes, mailers and envelopes, see the Wrap-Tite film and strapping line, or return to Packaging & Shipping.

Common questions

What is pre-stretched stretch film?

Pre-stretched film is stretched at the factory before it is wound onto the roll. It is thinner and lighter than standard hand film and takes less effort to apply.

Can polyester strapping replace steel strapping?

Polyester replaces steel on many loads because it holds tension, does not rust and has no sharp cut ends. Steel is still used for some very heavy or hot loads, so follow your load and carrier requirements.

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