Home  »   Packaging Tapes

Packaging Tapes

Packaging tape is defined as a continuous narrow, flexible strip of cloth, metal, paper, or plastic used for binding or fastening. Tapes are also defined as the combination of an adhesive and a backing.

Common adhesives used in tapes include acrylic adhesives, cellulose or gums, epoxies, glues, polyurethanes and urethanes, rubber, and silicone. Many of these adhesives have additional characteristics like thermosetting (adhesives that bond when heat is used), thermoplastics (which can be repeatedly softened and repositioned after being exposed to heat), water activated, and pressure sensitive application.

Backing materials for tapes are thin flexible materials to which the adhesive is applied. Backing materials are also called carriers. The most common carriers include aluminum foil, copper foil, cloth, fabric, felt, foam, Velcro, and various plastics, rubbers, and thermoplastics.

Packaging tape is used for a variety of application. There are specialized tapes for a variety applications in aerospace, converting, appliance, electronics, furniture, plastics and automotive industry. On a day to day basis, packing tapes are used for bookbinding, covering electric wires, seal food packets at home, etc. They are also used for medical applications, plumbing, printing and graphic applications, and as a joint sealer. Also used in navigation system, antenna system, satellite radio receivers, mobile productivity centers, and in thermal management of information technology.