Packaging Tape Pricing and Costs

Compare prices and features of various packaging tapes for your shipping needs

Adhesive packaging tape is a must-have for any business that ships packages. Whether you ship directly to the customer or send products from the manufacturer to the store, you need a tape that will be certain to keep the contents of the package secure during transit. Examine the different types of packaging tape for features you need, like durability and the capacity to withstand extreme temperatures.

You should consider packaging tape pricing and costs as you determine which type to use for your shipping needs. Packaging tape is fairly inexpensive, and you can save more if you purchase it in bulk as your budget allows. The following types of packaging tape are available:

1. Basic clear packaging tape, made of acrylic, is perfect for smaller shipments.

2. Some Teflon packaging tapes have fiberglass elements for added strength.

3. Among the products offered by packaging tape manufacturers are those that hold up in extreme temperatures.

4. Custom packing tape will help recipients to immediately recognize where the package came from.

 

Accomplish general box sealing needs with acrylic packaging tape

Acrylic tape is great for general purposes, like with light weight packages that have limited exposure to damaging shipment situations.
Try: Purchase packages of acrylic tape from Staples for $4 to $200, depending on your selection. For crates of 24 or 36 rolls for $70 to $160, visit Packaging Tape Depot.

Obtain maximum durability with PTFE Teflon packing tape

Tape made with polytetrafluoroethylene (also known as PTFE or Teflon) has a hot heat tolerance and release characteristics that make it easier to open packages. Some of these tapes also have fiberglass in them, which provides extra strength and stability.
Try: Find 3 MIL Teflon tape through Packaging Tape for $10 to $45 per roll. The website also carries zoned, six MIL and 10 MIL Teflon tapes. Tape Solutions has Teflon tape for $25 to $85 per roll.

Protect your shipments from extreme temperatures with hot melt packaging tapes

Cold temperature tapes can withstand temperatures from negative 20 degrees up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot melt tape stands up to extremely hot shipping environments, up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit without melting.
Try: Access cold temperature color packing tape from Rand Materials Handling Equipment in clear, blue, red or yellow for less than $4 per roll. Quality Tape Supply has hot melt tapes for less than $1.50 per roll.

Promote your business with custom packaging tape

Manufacturers typically use paper tape, tape with paper on the non-adhesive side, for custom printed packaging tape. You can also purchase blank paper tape or stock printed packing tape displaying words like "fragile."
Try: Rapid Supplies offers Kraft gummed paper tape for less than $15 for 600 feet, for use manually or in sealing machines. Phoenix-Tape has a variety of stock printed tapes, such as “this side up” or “repack,” for $2 to $4 per roll, depending on how many rolls you order. Hire Stickers4U to print packaging tape with your logo for $100 to $350 per case, with 72 rolls in a case.

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