3M Corrugate Tapes Are Super Sticky
- Published: December 10, 2014
ST. PAUL, MN | Today’s packaging engineers know all too well that the recycled content of corrugated boxes varies widely. And while using recycled fibers is an environmentally sound practice, uncertainty about a box’s makeup can pose challenges, particularly when it comes to selecting a tape to seal the box. Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tapes are specifically designed for these uncertain conditions and are said to offer outstanding performance on a wide range of short fibers.
3M Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tapes use a proprietary adhesive designed specifically for recycled corrugate cartons and are tackier than conventional box sealing tapes. While some companies attempt to compensate for a poorly performing tape by using wider widths or multiple strips, 3M’s tapes give packagers the confidence to use just one strip on a box, whether sealing by hand or machine, the company reports. The tapes deliver super sticky strength even on boxes with 100% recycled content, helping customers efficiently apply just one strip to realize a lower total application cost.
In addition to their reliable performance on a range of corrugated boxes, 3M tapes also hold up to the broad variety of shipping conditions that customers face today. The increasing popularity of same-day delivery services means more single shipments are being sent, as opposed to more secure palletized orders. Tapes also need to perform across a range of climates, from a cold food and beverage plant to a hot delivery truck. 3M Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tapes are said to deliver reliable performance whether boxes are palletized or shipped alone, and across a wide range of temperatures.
“Companies don’t want to worry about something as basic as whether a tape will stick, especially when they ship thousands of boxes a day,” said Brian Kenady, US marketing manager. “3M Scotch Tapes give our customers the confidence to know their boxes will stay shut through the entire shipping lifecycle.”
