Sending boxes with delicate products via courier without the operator forgetting to handle the package with care requires a tape that combines secure closure with a permanent visual warning. This "FRAGILE" printed adhesive tape in manual format —also called security tape or message tape— is manufactured by Fortemo from virgin BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) with high-visibility printing and acrylic adhesive, in a 50 mm × 100 m format, designed for shipping sensitive goods where the visual warning reduces damage from rough handling.
Key Benefits
- Dual simultaneous function: seals the box and labels the contents as delicate in a single operation, eliminating the need for additional adhesive labels and saving steps in the packaging line.
- High-visibility printing: the "FRAGILE" warning is printed in high-contrast colors on the clear film, maintaining legibility from several meters away and from multiple angles of the pallet.
- Stable acrylic adhesive: immediate grip on cardboard without lifting during transit, keeping the message visible even when the box passes through several hands.
- Tear resistance: the BOPP film withstands application tension and subsequent handling without breaking, preventing tears that could hide the warning message.
- Compatibility with standard dispensers: the 50 mm width and standard core fit any conventional manual tape gun used in logistics.
Typical applications and uses
- Shipping glassware, consumer electronics, ceramics, and artwork via courier and parcel services.
- Packing delicate products for residential moves that pass through several hands during relocation.
- Export boxes with impact-sensitive products in inter-island transit.
- E-commerce of fragile products where visual warning reduces returns due to shipping damage.
Quality and durability
An economical fragile tape fails in two ways: the print fades with the first friction during transport (nullifying the message) and the adhesive loses grip, leading to partial peeling. Fortemo uses integrated printing within the film and virgin BOPP with a stable acrylic formulation, which maintains both the message and the seal throughout the entire shipping cycle. For products where transit damage has a real cost, the difference is measured in returns due to breakage.
Does it replace adhesive Fragile labels, or is it better to combine them?
What's the difference vs. plain transparent tape, beyond the message?
Does the print fade over time in storage or during transport?
Does it withstand humidity and condensation in refrigerated or perishable shipments?
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| Material and construction | |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene (BOPP) |
| Color | Printed «FRÁGIL» — red letters on white |
| 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 60 rolls |
| Box: Width | 34.0 cm (13.39 in) |
|---|---|
| Box: Height | 56.0 cm (22.05 in) |
| Box: Depth | 21.5 cm (8.46 in) |
| Box: Weight | 14.3 kg |
Official FORTEMO warranty
What's covered
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
Pago & Seguridad
