A well-equipped packing station saves a few steps with every parcel. Adhesive tape, dispensers and strapping are the basic equipment: they seal boxes and hold packages together. This guide shows how to match the three components and what to look for when choosing them. You will find the full range under packaging.
What belongs at a packing station?
Every packing station looks different, but the steps are similar: set up the box, put the goods in, seal the box, strap it if needed and label it. For sealing and holding things together, you need three things:
- Adhesive tape: seals the box.
- Dispenser: applies the tape quickly and neatly and cuts it.
- Strapping: holds packages together when tape alone is not enough.
It is important that the parts match. A dispenser that cannot take the roll width or core slows the process down instead of speeding it up. It also helps to arrange the materials in the order of the work steps: boxes on one side, tape and dispenser within reach in front of you, strapping and tools where the finished package is set down. That way, movements at the table do not cross each other and every item has a fixed place that everyone on the team knows.
The adhesive tape: quiet and strong
The Adhesive tape PP silent unwinding 46my NN 50mmx66m Brown is a PP tape in a quiet version. According to the manufacturer, it unwinds without the typical loud noise, which is pleasant at packing stations with several people working.
- Dimensions: 50 mm wide, 66 m long, core diameter approx. 76 mm.
- Material: total thickness 46 µm according to the product data.
- Values: adhesion to steel plates 230 g/cm, tear strength 4.5 kg/cm, elongation 150% (each with a tolerance as per the data sheet).
According to the manufacturer, the tape is suitable for manual and machine packing.
The dispenser: desktop or handheld?
According to the product data, both dispensers in our range take rolls up to 50 mm wide with a 76 mm core. This makes them a match for the tape above with its 50 mm width and approx. 76 mm core.
The Tape dispenser red, 50mm tape width, 145mm outer diameter stands firmly on the packing table. Its metal body weighs 1.5 kg and is fixed with two screws or with double-sided tape. According to the manufacturer, the carbon steel blade is easy to replace.
The Professional hand dispenser red with unwind brake, 50mm tape width, 175mm outer diameter is guided over the box together with the tape. It has an ergonomic handle, an unwind brake and an open tape locator for quick roll changes. According to the manufacturer, it takes rolls with an outer diameter of up to 175 mm. If you seal many boxes of different sizes, the hand dispenser is usually more flexible; if you tear off short strips, the desktop dispenser is often the preferred choice.
Strapping: when tape is not enough
Combining several boxes into one package or securing heavy boxes additionally: that is what strapping is for. The PP strapping, 12×0.63mm, black, embossed, 3000m is 12 mm wide and 0.63 mm thick.
- Roll: 3000 m per coil, outer diameter 400 mm, core 200 mm, roll weight 10 kg.
- Surface: embossed, according to the manufacturer for a firm grip.
- Values: nominal elongation 15-22 %. The product data state the tensile strength in the unit "kg/daN", which is ambiguous. If this value matters for your application, clarify the exact figure before buying.
The manufacturer states production to the quality standards of DIN EN ISO 9001. For strapping by hand, you also need suitable tools and seals that match the strap width and thickness.
Typical applications
Shipping station in the warehouse
Where parcels of varying sizes are packed every day, the hand dispenser lies ready next to the box. A supply of tape rolls within reach saves trips when a roll runs out. Strapping comes into play when several boxes are shipped as one package.
Packing table in production
At the end of a production line, parts are often packed in boxes of the same size. A screwed-down desktop dispenser provides a fixed place and consistent routines. Heavier boxes are additionally strapped.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tape fit the dispensers?
According to the product data, width and core match: the tape is 50 mm wide with an approx. 76 mm core, and both dispensers take rolls up to 50 mm wide with a 76 mm core.
Why silent-unwinding tape?
Conventional PP tape can be noisy when unwound. According to the manufacturer, the quiet version unwinds without this noise, which makes work at packing stations with several people more pleasant.
When do I need strapping?
Whenever boxes are to be combined into one package or secured additionally. Whether tape alone is enough depends on weight, contents and shipping route.
You will find adhesive tape, dispensers and strapping under packaging. We are happy to advise you: +49 2237 628095-00, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.