What to Look for in a Gummed Tape Dispenser
April 03, 2020
here is plenty of scientific evidence and real-life experience in shipping departments proving that gummed tape is an excellent choice for fast, efficient, and effective sealing of cartons.
Also called water-activated tape (WAT), kraft paper tape, and brown paper tape, it produces a strong, secure, one-strip seal. When you’ve decided on gummed paper tape, your next consideration is which type of gummed tape dispenser to use.
For many shipping departments, nothing less than Better Packages gummed tape dispensers will do. They are durably engineered, user friendly, and reliable. But which model is right for your business? This blog post will help you decide.
Picking Your Gummed Tape Dispenser: Manual vs. Electric
The first decision to make in choosing between Better Packages gummed tape dispensers is whether you want a manual or electric model. A number of factors affect this choice, including:
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Efficiency. An electric model enables shipping teams to work faster.
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Options. An electric model has more functionality than a manual.
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Maintenance. A manual model is simpler and therefore requires less maintenance.
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Electricity at the packaging station. Obviously, there must be a power source in your packaging station in order for you to use an electric gummed tape dispenser.
Once you’ve considered these attributes, you can start to look into the features of manual or electric tape dispensers as appropriate.
Manual Gummed Tape Dispensers — The Better Pack 333 Series
If you decide to go with manual tape dispensers, your decision is somewhat easier. We offer two manual models: 333 Plus and 333 Plus w/Top Heater. Some of the characteristics of the 333 Series include:
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15 preset tape lengths measured in inches on a dial
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Top heater warms the water that coats the tape, making the adhesive stickier (Note: While the action for dispensing tape is manual, the top heater model does require electricity to heat the water.)
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Great for sealing between 1 and 100 cartons per day/per 8-hour shift
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333 Plus is ideal for workstations without access to electricity
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The portability of the 333 Plus works well when there is a need to move the tape dispenser between locations
