Polypropylene tape - packaging material with excellent characteristics. It is used wherever you need to pack something. Read more about the technical features of this product.
Polypropylene tape: short description
Another name for this product is bandage tape. It is an inexpensive but at the same time convenient packaging material.
The above products are a special tape that has the following characteristics:
- enormous tear resistance;
- made from polymer materials;
- withstands loads up to 500 kg;
- high versatility (it can easily fit both small packages and large loads).
Polypropylene tape for packing boxes with products is very convenient, because it looks neat enough, holds firmly, and does not hide the appearance of the goods.
This material got its distribution on the market due to the fact that it has several advantages over steel tape. After all, it does not scratch the goods, does not pinch it, does not cut, it is easy to dismantle it. Steel tape is significantly inferior to her in this.
Propylene packaging tape: benefits
This product has a number of important features that make it a very popular product on the market:
- has a low weight;
- you can work with it without special equipment, easily and simply;
- does not take up much space in the warehouse;
- it does not rust;
- the tape does not scratch the goods and packaging during storage or transportation;
- it does not leave marks on the packaging material;
- has an aesthetic appearance;
- when torn, its packaging is not damaged;
- does not spoil the appearance of the goods;
- the chances of damage to a person in the event of a break are nullified.
It is quite simple and easy to work with the above products. It is completely safe for human health: it does not have sharp edges, does not spring when cut. The staff will not need special skills in its use.
In addition, polypropylene tape is an environmentally friendly product. It supports a complete secondary cycle, therefore, does not pollute the environment.
Application
Polypropylene packaging tape is intended for use for the following purposes:
- for tying and pulling all kinds of cargoes of a wide variety of dimensions (boxes, boxes, building materials (including paving and ceramic tiles, bricks), timber, metal structures, woodworking products, pipes;
- for packaging household appliances and furniture.
It should be noted that the polypropylene packaging tape significantly simplifies the work due to the reliable fixation of goods in warehouses of finished products.
Methods of fastening polypropylene tape
Specialists advise combining this packaging material with the following methods:
- Bracket fastening. This is one of the most economical and popular methods. The ends of the material are fastened with metal brackets, which are firmly held together on the package.
- The yarny way. This method involves passing special yarn through the tape. This stapler reliably connects the ends of this material more than usual. For packaging you will need a special tensioner. But taking into account the fact that the tape holds in this case more firmly when transporting large loads, it is absolutely no problem to buy it.
- Thermal method. Using high temperatures, experts advise fastening the ends of this packaging material. Special equipment heats the tape, resulting in the so-called sealing. This method also allows you to reliably and firmly connect the ends of the polypropylene tape.
What tool is used to fasten the above material? Experts say that you will need a manual mechanical or electric tool. You also need to purchase automatic or semi-automatic special machines.
Production cost
In today's market you can find many varieties of this product. Polypropylene tape, the price of which depends on its thickness, can withstand from 40 to 450 kg.
Other factors can influence the cost of production. First of all, this is her appearance. Manufacturers offer customers colored polypropylene tapes. Products packaged in such material look more attractive.
You can also put the company logo on the polypropylene tape. The price of such packaging material is, of course, higher. But manufacturers assure that such a polypropylene tape will fit perfectly into the general appearance of the product, will become part of the factory packaging.
Polypropylene tape (bay 3000 m) with a width of 12.00 mm and a thickness of 0.6 mm costs about 1974 rubles. Experts say that it is better to buy the above products in bulk: it turns out much cheaper.
Polypropylene tape is a reliable packaging for many large and small-sized goods with excellent characteristics and significant advantages over other materials of this purpose. It will ensure the safety of various cargoes during transportation and storage.