Sealing cardboard boxes in daily shipping operations without the tape lifting in transit or yellowing in storage demands an adhesive tape that combines instant tack with a stable polymer. This transparent polypropylene (PP) adhesive tape in manual format —also called packing tape or clear packaging tape— is manufactured by Fortemo in virgin BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) with acrylic adhesive, in 50 mm × 100 m format, designed for warehouses, retailers, and e-commerce operations with a continuous flow of boxes.
Key benefits
- Instant adhesion on cardboard: the acrylic adhesive bonds from first contact on corrugated cardboard, preventing flap lifting during road transport.
- Stable crystal clarity: the virgin BOPP film holds its transparency without yellowing during prolonged storage, keeping barcodes, shipping labels, and address labels legible underneath the tape.
- Tear resistance: the film withstands the stretching tension during application without splitting, which reduces breakage and waste during repetitive box sealing.
- Universal compatibility with dispensers: the 50 mm width and standard core diameter fit any common tape gun or manual applicator used in Dominican logistics.
- Virgin BOPP polypropylene: a professional-grade formulation that bonds well to cardboard, plastic, paper, and glass without hardening in the cold or losing grip with ambient humidity.
Typical applications and uses
- Sealing boxes for consolidated shipments, courier, and e-commerce in warehouses and distribution centers.
- Packaging in hardware stores, retailers, and small businesses with daily shipping flow.
- Residential moving and furniture relocation where the closure must be firm and clean.
- Temporary repairs on plastic, paper, and cardboard surfaces in the workshop, office, or warehouse.
Quality and durability
An economical tape fails on two fronts: the adhesive loses tackiness within months (forcing extra layers and increasing tape consumption per box) and the film yellows and becomes brittle. Fortemo works with virgin BOPP and a stable acrylic formulation, which separates a professional logistics tape from a low-cost one that you notice after the roll has spent weeks on the warehouse shelf.
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| Material and construction | |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene (BOPP) |
| Color | Transparent |
| Adhesive | Acrylic (water-based) |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Tape width | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Thickness | 45 µm (180 gauge) |
| Roll length | 100 m (110 yd) |
| Mandrel diameter | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Strength and performance | |
| Adhesion | High |
| Service temperature | −5 °C to 60 °C |
| Moisture resistance | Yes |
| Durability and protection | |
| UV protection | Yes (high) |
| Presentation and packaging | |
| Presentation | Box of 72 rolls |
| Box: Width | 35.0 cm (13.78 in) |
|---|---|
| Box: Height | 47.0 cm (18.5 in) |
| Box: Depth | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Box: Weight | 16.5 kg |
Official FORTEMO warranty
What's covered
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
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