How to Pick the Perfect Tape for Every Job
Tape may seem simple, but using the wrong kind can cause real problems—boxes splitting open, packages arriving damaged, or presentations that look less than professional. Choosing the right tape ensures efficiency, durability, and a polished result.
At Durapak, we stock a wide range of high-quality tapes designed for specific uses so you can tackle any task with confidence. Here’s a breakdown of the most common types and when to use them.
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Carton Sealing Tape
Best For: Securing corrugated boxes, shipping cartons, and general warehouse packaging.
Features: Strong adhesion, available in clear or brown, compatible with handheld or tabletop dispensers.
Why Choose It: Essential for e-commerce businesses, fulfillment centers, and retail shipping.
Pro Tip: Always use a dispenser with carton sealing tape. It speeds up application, creates clean cuts, and minimizes wasted tape—critical in busy shipping operations.
Duct Tape
Best For: Heavy-duty applications like bundling, sealing, or quick repairs.
Features: Reinforced backing, flexible, and moisture-resistant.
Why Choose It: A versatile option that can handle stress and tough conditions.
Masking Tape
Best For: Labeling, bundling, painting, or temporary surface protection.
Features: Easy to tear, smooth application, and clean removal with no sticky residue.
Why Choose It: Perfect for short-term use where neatness and removability (no residue) are important.
Stationery Tape
Best For: Everyday office and retail use—sealing envelopes, wrapping gifts, or light-duty packaging.
Features: Transparent finish, smooth dispensing, reliable adhesion for lighter tasks.
Why Choose It: A go-to for schools, crafts, offices, and retail shops.
Poly Bag Sealer Tape
Best For: Closing and sealing poly bags, merchandise bags, and lightweight packaging.
Features: Strong hold but easy to peel open, available in a variety of colors.
Why Choose It: Makes packaging retail items, food products, and small parts fast and efficient.
Pro Tip: Use with a bag sealing dispenser for maximum speed and consistency. It gives your packaging a professional, uniform look every time.
Color Tape
Best For: Organizing inventory, labeling boxes, or enhancing branding.
Features: Available in bright colors, strong adhesion, easy to dispense.
Why Choose It: Improves warehouse efficiency and adds a professional finish to packaging.
Gummed Tape
Best For: Securing strong sealed packages in shipping, e-commerce, and storage.
Fetaures: Tamper-evident, and water-activated adhesive that bonds with cardboard fiber.
Why Choose it: Creates a permanent and secure seal.
Hot melt tape VS Acrylic tape
Hot melt tape initial strong stickiness, good for high speed carton sealing. Work good at room temperature. Short term strength, fair UV resistance.
Acrylic tape works better in cold temperature, better UV resistance, bond strength improve over time. If you seal and store items long time, choose acrylic tape.
Durapak Supplies has machine tape with both acrylic and hot melt tape advantages, please check here hot melt and acrylic mix machine tape.
How to Choose the Right Tape
- Package weight: Heavier cartons need carton sealing or duct tape.
- Usage: Temporary projects call for masking tape; long-term sealing requires stronger options.
- Presentation: Use color or stationery tape for neat, branded finishes.
- Cost efficiency: Buy in bulk to reduce costs, especially with Durapak’s wholesale pricing.
Durapak Supply: The Tape Partner You Can Rely On
From sealing shipments to organizing inventory to packaging retail items, Durapak has the tape you need to get the job done right. With factory-direct pricing, bulk options, and fast shipping, we make it easy to stock up on reliable supplies at the best value.
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