371tape

WATER ACTIVATED TAPE Water activated tape provides a bond to corrugated cartons that is second to none. Your heavy duty jobs are best handled by fiberglass reinforced tape, while lighter cartons are easily handled by the less expensive non-reinforced tape. Water activated tape is unaffected by heat, cold, light or humidity and works well in dusty and dirty environments. Water activated tape is recyclable and provides a strong, secure seal that cannot be broken without detection Steel is the strongest of all strapping materials. It is recommended where high strength is necessary, low elongation is important and where the product is extremely sharp or hot. Steel is sealed using mechanical seals and notch (sealless) joints. It is most commonly used in steel service centers, rail car applications and heavy construction applications.

Strapping Terms Break (or tensile) Strength: The amout of force, expressed in pounds, 371tape required to break the strap. Elongation: 371tape This is the amount 371tape of stretch in the strap as force or tension is applied. Elongation is generally expressed in the working range which is 40-60% of the break strength.Elongation Recovery: This is the strap''s ability to recover to 371tape its original state after tensioning.Shock Resistance: This is the strap''s ability to stretch and return to its original state without breaking when subjected to sudden impact. Split Resistance: The strap''s ability to withstand lateral tears. Cushioning Protect contents from vibration, impact or shock. Fragile and/or high value products with extended shipping or storage cycle times (weeks) require different cushioning products than items that are less fragile, medium weight and have shorter shipping and storage cycles. Void Fill space easily in and around the packaged contents while providing some basic cushioning. Surface Protection Conforms to a desired shape and prevents marring or scratching.

Metallocene film is a new hybrid stretch wrap that offers up to twice the tear and puncture resistance of conventionally manufactured films. Metallocene resins are cleaner, stronger, and tougher than conventional resins like octene, hexene, and butene. Metallocene film is available in rolls 371tape that require a hand dispenser. Packaging Supplies Company stocks metallocene film that is 16" wide and ranges from 14-19 microns. Gauge Chart The thickness (and therefore strength) of stretch wrap is measured in gauge or microns. A larger number means more thickness and more strength. Refer to the chart below for comparisons with other common measurements.

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