Double Sided Tape Pricing and Costs
Don't let double-sided tape pricing and costs be a sticky situation for businesses
Double-sided tape pricing and costs vary greatly depending on the type of tape and the size of the roll. Double-sided adhesive tape rolls range in cost from as little as $2 to almost $200. Double-sided tape is available in a variety of materials. Businesses use clear double-sided tape, double-sided masking tape and double-sided foam tape.Mechanic, manufacturing, carpet, medical, craft, clothing and construction workers all use double-sided sticky tape for placing two items together. The medical industries use double-sided body tape to adhere medical devices to patients. Crafters use double-sided mounting tape for photos and framing.
Double-sided tape pricing and costs factors into the budgets of all of these industries. When thinking about how much money to allow in your business budget for double-sided tape, consider the following:
1. Double-sided tape pricing and costs depends on the width and length of the tape.
2. The grade of the double-sided tape affects the cost.
3. Purchasing greater roll quantities of double-sided tape lowers the cost.
Check the width and length of double-sided tape when comparing prices
Both the width of the tape and the length of the tape affect the cost of double-sided tape. No matter which grade or material of tape you choose, the size is still the determining factor in price difference. The wider and longer the tape is, the higher the cost compared to smaller rolls. Double-sided tape width typically ranges from ½ inch to 2 inches. The average length on a roll is 36 yards.
Try: Uline offers 36 yards of double-sided masking tape for sizes ½ to 2 inches. Prices range from about $9 per roll to $30 per roll. DK Hardware sells acrylic clear double-sided tape in ¼ and ½ inch widths. The lengths of the rolls vary. Pricing begins at $26.20 for 36 feet and tops out at $95.32 for 108 feet.
Consider the grade when checking double-sided adhesive tape pricing and costs
Not all double-sided tape is of the same quality and strength. Manufacturers design some tape for light duty uses while others create a premium grade industrial double-sided tape. The grade of the tape affects the cost. The higher the grade of the tape, the higher the cost. Many premium grade doubled-sided tapes are temperature and heat resistant. Some grades are permanent double-sided tape and others are removable double-sided tape. To budget the cost of double-sided tape, use the lowest grade tape that the job requires.
Try: Sigma Supply sells premium grade double-sided tape from $43 to almost $200. General grade doubled tape is cheaper at a rate between $9 and $30. Auto Body Supplies sells premium removable grade double-sided tape for $8 to $20.
Purchase double-sided adhesive tape in bulk to save
Many wholesale supply stores sell rolls of double-sided tape in bulk. Typically, the least amount of tape sold is two rolls. Most of these companies offer discounts for higher quantities. Businesses that require a lot of double-sided adhesive tape benefit from larger purchases. Most consumers save 10% to 40% by buying in bulk.
Try: Insta Office offers a 40% discount for bulk purchases compared to stores that sell single rolls. Save on Crafts offers a discount for bulk purchases of double-sided tape. Single rolls cost a little over $3 each.
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