Hot Melt Packing Tape — Medium Duty

Reinforced packing tape, also called filament tape, incorporates fiberglass or polyester strands within the tape backing to provide extra tensile strength. It is used for heavy-duty box closure, bundling, and palletizing applications where standard carton sealing tape would not provide sufficient hold for the load or transit conditions.

Hot melt packing tape is available in standard widths of 2 inches (most common for general sealing) and 3 inches (for heavy-duty or extra-security closure). Thickness options include 1.6, 1.9, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 mil, allowing you to match tape performance to your box weight and handling requirements.

Standard roll lengths include 110 yards (industry standard for hand application), 55 yards, 132 yards, and 1,000-yard machine-length rolls designed for automatic case sealers and auto-tapers. Machine-length rolls reduce changeover frequency on high-throughput lines, improving operational efficiency.

Yes. Hot melt packing tape is fully compatible with leading automatic case sealer brands including Wexxar, 3M-Matic, Lantech, Loveshaw, and Combi. It is the preferred adhesive type for high-throughput automated sealing lines due to its superior tack and consistent bond on recycled corrugated substrates.

Hot melt adhesive delivers the highest tack and shear strength, making it ideal for heavy or fast-moving carton sealing. Acrylic tape offers quieter unwind, low-VOC formulation, and long shelf life for low-temperature or cold storage use. Natural rubber tape provides the highest initial tack on dusty or cold surfaces but is generally noisier to unwind.

Yes. Take 2 Direct offers custom-printed carton sealing tape featuring your company logo, handling instructions such as 'Fragile' or 'This Side Up,' or branded messaging. Custom printing is available in clear, tan/kraft, white, and colored options, making it an effective tool for brand visibility and shipment identification.