Tape Solutions
Box Sealing Tape Selector
Packaging and shipping factors should be considered when selecting a
box sealing tape. To determine a product for testing use this selector.
The suggestion provided by this method must be confirmed by testing.
These suggestions are based on experience, but there are factors which
could alter the overall performance.
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72mm
72mm
72mm
48mm
48mm
48mm
42mm
42mm
36mm
36mm
36mm
48mm
42mm
36mm
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Box Sealing Tape Recommended for Testing
#3071 #3072 #3072 #3073
#371 #372 #373 #375
#311 #313 #355
205
195
180
165
150
135
120
105
90
75
60
45
35
TOTAL
POINTS
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Point Value POINTS
1. How much does the filled box weigh?
a. 10 pounds 10
b. 20 pounds 20
c. 30 pounds 25
d. 40 pounds 30
e. 50 pounds 35
f. 70 pounds 45
g. 80 pounds 50
h. 100 pounds 60
2. What is the carton burst/ECT test?
a. 150 SW/26 5
b. 175 SW/29 10
c. 200 SW/32 15
d. 250 SW/40 20
e. 275 SW/44 25
f. 350 SW/55 30
g. 200 DW/42 35
h. 275 DW/48 40
i. 350 DW/51 45
3. What is the value of the contents?
a. <$100 10
b. $100-$1000 25
c. >$1000 40
4. What is the method of shipment?
a. Palletized and unitized 5
b. Palletized but not unitized 15
c. Single 30
5. Type of carrier
a. Company truck 5
b. Commercial transport/LTL 15
c. UPS/USPS/FEDEX 30
TOTAL POINTS
72mm
