Packing Tape
3 in Metal/Plastic 3M H183 Pistol Grip Carton Sealing Tape Dispenser
PN: TD3MH183
2 in x 110 yd 2.2 Mil Clear Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape 36/Case
PN: T902220
2 in x 55 yd 2 Mil Green Carton Sealing Packing Tape 6-Pack
PN: T90122G6PK
2 in x 60 yd 9 Mil Silver Economy Duct Tape 3-Pack
PN: T98785S3PK
8.5x7.625x2.0625 White ECT-32-B Corrugated Video Tape Mailers - No Tape Needed, Bundle of 20
PN: MVM4
8.25x4.375x1.1875 ECT-32 White Corrugated Video Tape Mailers - 50/Bundle
PN: MVM1
5/8 in Black Nylon Hook Dots VELCRO Brand Tape 1200/Case
PN: VEL170
2 in Blue 5 3/4 Tamper Evident Security Tape 1-Pack
PN: T90257BE1PK
5 3/4 in 3.9 Mil Blue Tamper Evident Security Tape 24/Case
PN: T90257BE
2 in 3.9 Mil Red 5 3/4 Tamper Evident Security Tape 1-Pack
PN: T90257RD1PK
6 in x 72 yd 2 Mil Clear Acrylic Label Protection Tape 12/Case
PN: T9236100
5 in x 72 yd 2 Mil Clear Acrylic Label Protection Tape 12/Case
PN: T9226100
4 in x 72 yd 2 Mil Clear Acrylic Label Protection Tape 6-Pack
PN: T92161006PK
4 in x 72 yd 2 Mil Clear Acrylic Label Protection Tape 18/Case
PN: T9216100
4 in x 72 yd 1.8 Mil Clear Acrylic Tape 6-Pack
PN: T9211706PK
4" x 72 yd Clear Acrylic Tape Logic Label Protection - Case of 18
PN: T921170
7/8" Black Hook Dots Nylon Tape Logic - Secure Fastening, 900/Case
PN: HLT156
6 in x 60 ft 33 Mil Black Heavy Duty Anti-Slip Tape 1/Case
PN: T960660B
4 in x 60 yd 11 Mil Yellow Residue-Free Gaffers Tape 12/Case
PN: T98918Y
4 in x 60 yd 11 Mil White Residue-Free Gaffers Tape 12/Case
PN: T98918W
72 mm x 1000 ft Fiberglass Reinforced Water Activated Tape 6/Case
PN: T9107200
72 mm x 450 ft Kraft Fiberglass Reinforced Water Activated Tape 10/Case
PN: T9077200
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Overview
Packing tape at Packrift centers on carton sealing tape in acrylic, hot melt, and water-activated kraft, sold by the case for high-volume packing lines, plus heavy-duty duct tape and the dispensers that keep strip length consistent. The collection also holds the specialty tapes that live near a pack station: waterproof patch seal tape, hook and loop strips, and floor marking tape applicators.
Choose the adhesive first, the width second
| Tape type | Reach for it when | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic carton sealing | Routine ecommerce parcels and mixed storage conditions. The 2 in x 110 yd clear acrylic at 2.2 mil is the baseline case format. | Slower initial tack than hot melt; give the seal a firm rub-down. |
| Hot melt | High-speed lines and heavier cartons where instant grab and holding power matter most. | Less tolerant of temperature swings in long storage. |
| Water-activated kraft | Tamper evidence and a permanent paper-to-paper bond on corrugated. Common for recycled-content cartons where plastic film tape releases. | Needs a water dispenser and a slower station rhythm. |
| Duct and patch tape | Repairs and non-carton jobs. Waterproof patch seal tape covers leaks and tears; it is not a carton closure tape. | Wrong tool for sealing parcels; carriers see it as a resealed box. |
| Hook and loop | Reusable closures and mounting, like the 2 in x 75 ft self-adhesive VELCRO Brand strips. | Fastening, not sealing; no tamper evidence. |
Dispensers decide your real tape cost
Tape spend is driven less by the roll and more by how consistently strips get applied. A pistol-grip dispenser like the 3M H183 3 in dispenser standardizes strip length across packers, which is usually the cheapest upgrade on a line. To turn boxes per day into rolls per month, work through how much packing tape per box before you size the order.
Freight is part of the price
Tape is dense but it ships as cases, and on a small order the freight can approach the cost of the tape itself. Almost no supplier says that out loud; we plan around it instead. Buy by the case, not by the roll, and put tape on the same order as boxes and void fill so one freight charge covers all of it. The cost data behind that advice is in the packaging cost and cube index.
Related collections and guides
- Carton sealing tape for the core box-closure subset
- Kraft tape for water-activated and paper tapes
- Duct tape and masking tape
- Tape and adhesives for the full adhesive family
- How much packing tape per box
- Packaging calculators and tools
Buying path
Buy Packing Tape by the specs that change the order
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What to check first
- Tape width
- Roll length
- Adhesive type
- Core size and dispenser fit