Tips

 

- Re-new your case sealer tape heads with improved reliable Interpack tape head conversion to most brands.

- If your boxes weigh over 15 lbs. fastening the bottom with staples is an excellent option for security and strength.

- Try using polyester strap instead of steel, it has the same strength rating but costs less per foot.

- Has your pallet production reached 30-50 pallets a day? An Automatic Stretch Wrapper can reduce your film usage and save time. Also reduces muscle pulls associated with manual wrapping.

- Multiple boxes strapped together and shipped to the same location can save you in shipping charges. "Bundling" adds up to big savings if your volume increases.

- Are the brushes in your paper tape dispenser full of white calcium deposits? Try cleaning them by submerging in hot water and vinegar. Let soak overnight and then rinse.

- Where boxes are around moisture (i.e. meat/seafood packing) an excellent sealing option is galvanized staples for bottom sealing, and sealing tops with polypropylene strap.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q. Is there a type of plastic strap that is best used instead of steel for heavy duty and pallet applications?

A. Yes, Polyester strap doesn't stretch like steel strap and is rated equal in break strength. Also, polyester strap costs less per foot.

 

Q. Can I save on shipping charges by strapping multiple boxes together?

A. Yes, UPS and FedEx charge by the box, but you can save by bundling 2 or more boxes together (strapping bundles are charged as one unit).

 

Q. What is the best method to seal the bottom of a box?

A. On light weight boxes, Reinforced Paper Tape or Pressure Sensitive Packing Tape is best for sealing box bottoms. On Medium to Heavy Boxes Staples are the most secure.

 

Q. What is the best method to seal the top of a box?

A. Reinforced Paper Tape and Polypropylene Strap are best for strength and security.

 

Q. What equipment is used to staple the bottom of a box?

A. For low volume work a manual foot operated stapler works best. For medium to high volume, air and electric foot operated staplers and stitchers are ideal.

 

Q. How do I seal the corners for corrugated trays and lids?

A. A manual or air operated plier-stapler tool is designed for corner stapling applications and fastening corrugated sheets of different forms.