Water-Activated Tape: The Most Eco-Friendly Choice for Box Sealing

When companies focus on sustainable packaging, they often consider the type of box or filling material. However, one crucial element is frequently overlooked: tape. While plastic tape is commonly used, there are more sustainable alternatives.

The most eco-friendly option? Water-activated tape. Discover why this is the smartest choice!

1. What is Water-Activated Tape?

Water-activated tape is both simple and innovative. It consists of a kraft paper backing coated with a plant-based adhesive that activates when exposed to water. This process is triggered using a specialized dispenser that moistens the tape and cuts it to the desired length.

Since the tape is entirely paper-based, it can be easily recycled along with a cardboard box. This simplifies waste sorting and increases the chances of repurposing valuable materials.

2. Five Key Benefits of Water-Activated Tape

Water-activated tape offers much more than just sealing a box. Here are five key advantages:

Strong Adhesion
The tape bonds with the cardboard, creating a strong and secure seal. Often, a single layer is sufficient, reducing tape usage.

Tamper-Resistant
Once applied, the tape leaves visible marks if removed, deterring unauthorized opening.

Sustainable & Recyclable
Made from natural, renewable materials. The adhesive consists of potato starch, while the backing is paper-based, making it fully recyclable along with cardboard.

Aesthetic & Customizable
Seamlessly blending with the box, it offers a clean and professional look. It can also be printed on, making it perfect for branding or informational purposes.

Efficient & Practical
Used with a dispenser, it ensures quick and waste-free application. Plus, it keeps hands clean due to its mess-free adhesive.

3. Why Not Use Plastic Tape?

While some plastic tapes are recyclable, they are still less sustainable than paper-based alternatives. Here are some drawbacks:

Less Eco-Friendly – Difficult to recycle and contributes to plastic waste.
Higher Consumption – Often requires multiple layers for a secure seal.
Weaker Adhesion on Recycled Cardboard – Less effective on rough or dusty surfaces.

4. Choosing the Right Water-Activated Tape

Water-activated tape is available in different options:

  • Standard: Ideal for lighter boxes.
  • Reinforced: Contains extra fibers for heavier packages and increased tear resistance.

5. The Role of a Dispenser

A dispenser makes using water-activated tape faster and more efficient. Choose from manual, semi-automatic, or electric models based on your needs.

6. Alternative: Self-Adhesive Paper Tape

For those who prefer a tape that doesn’t require water activation, self-adhesive paper tape is a great option. Benefits include:

  • More sustainable than plastic tape.
  • Writable and printable.
  • Moisture-resistant, ideal for shipping.

Although self-adhesive paper tape does not bond as strongly as water-activated tape, it remains a great alternative to plastic tape.

Conclusion: Water-activated tape is a strong, secure, and eco-friendly packaging solution. Make the switch to sustainable tape and reduce your environmental footprint!

Introducing the Revolutionary Grip Taper: The Ultimate Tape Dispenser!

We are thrilled to announce our latest breakthrough, the Grip Taper – the ultimate tape dispenser that will transform your packaging and shipping experience.

With the Grip Taper, packaging parcels becomes an effortless task. Through advanced technology and thoughtful design elements, we have created a device that combines mobility, speed, and reliability.

Whether you manage a busy warehouse or run a small e-commerce business, the Grip Taper offers unparalleled ease of use and extraordinary performance. The Revolutionary Grip Taper is designed to cater to the needs of professionals in the packaging and shipping industry.

The device features an ergonomic handle with a non-slip grip, ensuring comfort

and ease of use, even during extended tasks.

 

The Grip Taper’s advanced technology ensures smooth and consistent tape dispensing. Equipped with a high-quality mechanism, it dispenses and cuts the tape evenly without jamming or tearing. This means no more wasted time or frustration.

Upgrade your packaging process with the Revolutionary Grip Taper – the ultimate tape dispenser that guarantees efficiency and professional results.

Discover the Remarkable Features of the Grip Taper: Elevate Your Packaging Process!

What makes the Grip Taper so remarkable? Let’s take a look at some of its notable features:

1. Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 2.14 kg and measuring a compact 26 cm, the Grip Taper is designed for mobility. You can easily take it with you to any location, whether it’s your workplace, a client site, or even on the go.

2. Fast and Efficient: The Grip Taper utilizes advanced technology to change tape rolls in just 10 seconds. Packaging multiple parcels becomes a matter of minutes, saving you valuable time.

3. Flexibility and Adaptability: Customize tape lengths and speeds to suit your specific needs. Whether you’re shipping small letters or large packages, the Grip Taper provides the right settings for optimal tape dispensing.

4. Reinforced Paper Tape: Our Grip Taper works with high-quality reinforced paper tape, ensuring a secure and reliable closure for your packages. This tape offers excellent protection without compromising the environment.

5. Long Battery Life: The Grip Taper can handle up to 800 meters of tape before needing to recharge the battery. With a charging time of just 3 hours and a battery life of 8 hours, you can work uninterrupted without any disruptions.

Embrace Sustainability and Efficiency with the Grip Taper

Innovative and eco-friendly, the Grip Taper is revolutionizing the packaging industry as the world’s most versatile water-activated tape dispenser. This handheld device offers a sustainable solution by enabling the use of biodegradable reinforced paper tape, making it a game-changer for businesses striving to reduce their carbon footprint.

As part of the Grip Stack product line, the Grip Taper helps streamline packing processes, clearing cluttered workstations and enhancing overall efficiency. By embracing this innovative tape dispenser, businesses can improve their packaging operations while minimizing environmental impact.

Join the movement towards sustainability and efficiency with the Grip Taper. Experience the cost-saving benefits and peace of mind that come from using biodegradable reinforced paper tape. Together, let’s build a greener future, one package at a time.

At STIPAR, we strive to elevate your packaging process to new heights. Discover the possibilities of the Grip Taper and experience the efficiency and quality it delivers.

Book a demonstration now for more information and order your GRIP Taper today! Transform your packaging routine with the ultimate tape dispenser.

Contact our team today!

Discover our paper fillings.

PUPOSE OF CUSHIONING.

Discover the Classic:

  • Customizable: Can be tailored to your packing station for ergonomic work.

  • Manual Filling: A power and maintenance-free solution.

  • User-Friendly: Simple operation – pull, tear, fill, and you’re done.

  • Efficient: Achieves a filling volume equivalent to 70 times the original volume.

  • Cost-Effective: Saves storage space and reduces packaging costs.

  • Versatile: Suitable for packing various product types, ensuring eco-friendly packing with recycled paper.

Discover the Basic:

  • Fast and Compact Electric Paper Filling System: Streamlines packaging station operations.

  • Improved Efficiency with Rapid Paper Feed: Boosts operational performance.

  • Space-Efficient Integration: Fits well in small spaces due to its compact design.

  • Intuitive Foot Switch Operation: Easy to use and user-friendly.

  • Environmentally Friendly Consumables: Utilizes 100% recycled paper, awarded the Blue Angel label for sustainability.

PERPOSE OF CUSHIONING AND PROTECTION

Discover the Jet

  • Efficient Paper Padding: The PaperJet® boasts patented cutting technology for high-speed paper padding, ideal for high-volume shipments.

  • Easy Integration: Its compact design allows seamless integration, saving storage space and packaging costs.

  • Versatile Adaptation: Multiple integration options such as stand height adjustment and undertable solutions offer customization to fit various packaging processes and spaces.

  • Eco-Friendly: Loading intervals are minimized, and the PaperJet® supports continuous ComPackt® fanfold paper for sustainable packaging.

  • Diverse Applications: Widely used in sectors like e-commerce, logistics, automotive, mechanical engineering, electronics, toys, and more.

Discover the flex:

  • Semi-automatic paper filling system with cutting function.

  • Compact and Fast: Smaller and faster compared to other systems with cutting functions.

  • Space-Saving Design: Extremely compact, suitable for tight packing stations and tricky installation situations.

  • Ergonomic Adaptation: Allows ergonomic adjustments for individual workers without changing the station layout.

  • User-Friendly Control: Simple and intuitive, with an automatic cutting function for easy paper removal.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials: Uses 100% waste paper in SpeedMan® and ComPackt® paper, both awarded the Blue Angel for their eco-friendliness.

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Banding: Smart Packaging for a Sustainable Future

In the world of sales packaging and logistics, packaging solutions play a crucial role.

Bundling, an advanced packaging method, offers innovative and sustainable possibilities for various needs.

Let’s take a closer look at what bundling is, how it works, and why it’s a green and customer-friendly packaging choice.

 

What is Bundling?

Bundling involves wrapping products with a thin band of paper or film. This band serves various functions, such as bundling, securing, sealing, labeling, or advertising at the point of sale.

How Does Bundling Work?

  • A narrow band of paper or film is wrapped around the product.
  • Ultrasound or heat seals the band.
  • The strength of the band can be adjusted to suit the product.

Types of Bundling Machines

  • Stand-alone, inline, and end-of-line machines for various integration possibilities.
  • Sensors for size detection and just-in-time information.
  • Bundles are joined together using hot-wedge or ultrasonic welding.

What is a Banderole?

A banderole is simply a thin strip of paper or film with many functions, such as bundling, securing, sealing, labeling, or advertising.

Printing Banderoles

  • Banderoles can be printed both in advance and just-in-time.
  • Flexographic printing for colorful prints and coatings.

Sustainability of Bundling

  • Minimizes packaging material.
  • Paper banding is recyclable and made from recycled paper.
  • Film bundling with recyclable material, potentially with PCR.

Customer-Friendly Packaging

  • Reduces waste and makes waste separation easy.
  • Easy to open by hand: paper banding can be applied at any point, while film banding is done at the sealing.

 

 

 

 

 

Bundling vs. Cardboard Sleeves

On 23.08.2023, the differences between bundling and cardboard sleeves were analyzed based on five criteria:

  1. Tension
    • Cardboard sleeves without tension, loose grip.
    • Bundling with adjustable tension, ultrasonic welding.
  2. Material
    • Cardboard vs. paper or film (PP, HDPE, PLA).
    • Bundles made from various sustainable materials.
  3. Adhesive
    • Cardboard sleeves require glue, adhesives.
    • Bundling without glue, tight band prevents slippage.
  4. Recyclability
    • Cardboard sleeves may contain non-recyclable adhesives.
    • Bundles are recyclable.
  5. Packaging Handling
    • Manual packaging with cardboard sleeves vs. machine bundling

Food Packaging

Food packaging, crucial for protection and transport, can benefit from printed paper and film banderoles:

  • Ideal for image, advertising, and information.
  • Made from certified, food-safe materials.
  • An eco-friendly choice for various applications in the food industry.
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