Packing Tape
1/2 in x 60 yd 5.9 Mil 3M 234 Crepe Masking Tape 72/Case
PN: T933234
1/2 in x 5 yd 3M 4004 Double Sided Foam Tape
PN: T9534004R
1 in x 60 ft Black/Yellow Heavy-Duty Anti-Slip Tape 1/Case
PN: T96560BY
1 in x 60 yd 11 Mil White Residue-Free Gaffers Tape 48/Case
PN: T98618W
1 in x 60 yd 11 Mil Red Residue-Free Gaffers Tape 3-Pack
PN: T98618R3PK
1 in x 60 yd 11 Mil Black Residue-Free Gaffers Tape 48/Case
PN: T98618B
1.5 in x 36 yd 7 Mil Crepe Double Sided Masking Tape 24/Case
PN: T956100
1 in x 60 yd 3.5 Mil Double Sided Film Tape 48/Case
PN: T985460
1.5 in x 60 yd 5.2 Mil Blue Painter's Tape 12/Case
PN: T936300012PK
1.5 in x 60 yd 5.2 Mil Blue Painter's Tape 24/Case
PN: T9363000
1 in x 72 yd Removable Double Sided Foam Tape 2-Pack
PN: T95559002PK
1/2 in x 36 yd Removable Double Sided Foam Tape 2-Pack
PN: T9535902PK
1 in x 72 yd Double Sided Foam Tape 2-Pack
PN: T9451162PK
1 in x 72 yd White Double Sided Foam Tape PE 12-Pack
PN: T945116
1/2 in x 36 yd Black Double Sided PE Foam Tape 24/Case
PN: T954116
1/2 in x 36 yd White Double Sided Foam Tape 2-Pack
PN: T9531162PK
1.5 in x 500 ft Kraft Water-Activated Tape 20/Case
PN: T155000
1/2 in x 18 yd 5 Mil Heavy-Duty Adhesive Transfer Tape 2-Pack
PN: T9534672PK
1/2 in x 18 yd 5.0 Mil Heavy-Duty Adhesive Transfer Tape 72/Case
PN: T953467
1.5 in x 60 yd 5.6 Mil Tape Logic 2400 Masking Tape 24/Case
PN: T9362400
1.5 in x 60 yd Kraft Paper Flatback Tape 6-Pack
PN: T94653006PK
1" x 75' Black Loop Tape Logic - Pressure-Sensitive Fastener Strip
PN: HLT114
1.5 in x 44 ft 8.5 Mil Black Vinyl Electrical Tape 10/Case
PN: T96608810PK
1.5 in x 44 ft 8.5 Mil Black Vinyl Electrical Tape 100/Case
PN: T966088
1 in x 72 yd 2.3 Mil Scotch 600 Transparent Tape 12-Pack
PN: T96560012PK
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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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For pallet, recurring, or mixed-SKU needs, send support the details before placing a large order.
What to check first
- Tape width
- Roll length
- Adhesive type
- Core size and dispenser fit