Sealing box after box with an identical tape length and without wetting strip by strip by hand calls for a dispenser that moistens, measures and delivers a preset strip on each actuation. This semi-automatic gummed tape dispenser —also called a water-activated tape machine or water-activated tape dispenser— is manufactured by Fortemo with a 1.5 L tank, a wetting roller and a lever that dispenses a repeatable fixed length, designed for packing tables that seal volume with gummed tape at a steady pace.
Key benefits
- Fixed length on each actuation: the semi-automatic lever action always delivers the same preset measure, for uniform sealing box after box without eyeballing.
- Moistens and dispenses in one pass: the roller activates the adhesive as the tape passes through the tank and leaves it ready to stick instantly.
- 1.5 L tank autonomy: the built-in tank lets you seal many boxes in a row without refilling water all the time.
- Broad compatibility: accepts gummed tape rolls from 40 to 80 mm wide, covering standard packaging formats.
- Electricity-free operation: works on any packing table without a power outlet, ideal for lines that seal with gummed tape.
- Stable, sturdy base: at 11 kg it stays firm on the table during continuous use, without shifting when you operate the lever.
Applications and typical uses
- Fulfillment and e-commerce packing tables that seal with a standardized tape length.
- Export operations and warehouses that require a tamper-evident seal on heavy boxes.
- Distribution centers looking to repeat the same tape measure on every box.
- Businesses adopting recyclable packaging that need to apply gummed tape quickly and consistently.
Technical data
- Type: semi-automatic, with water tank (not electric).
- Actuation: manual by lever, dispenses a preset fixed length.
- Length adjustment: not adjustable (single preset measure).
- Cut: manual, with serrated blade.
- Compatible tape width: 40–80 mm.
- Strip length: up to 200 mm.
- Water tank: 1.5 liters.
- Weight: 11 kg.
- Dimensions: 380 × 280 × 220 mm.
Quality and durability
A low-cost gummed tape dispenser fails because the wetting roller spreads water unevenly —the tape sticks poorly— or the mechanism loses precision and delivers strips of irregular length. Fortemo works with a uniform wetting roller and a stable fixed-length mechanism, which sets apart a machine that seals thousands of boxes with the same measure from one that jams within a few weeks.
Equivalences
Equivalent to these other-brand references:
- Default Title
- Cyclop B-6 Manual Gummed Tape Dispenser, 20–100 mmBetter Pack 333 Plus Water-Activated Tape Dispenser
Brands and references mentioned belong to their respective owners; cited only for comparison and compatibility.
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| Material and construction | |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Dimensions | 38 x 28 x 22 cm (15 x 11 x 8.7 in) |
| Net weight | 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) |
| Operation and ergonomics | |
| Type | Semi-automatic (water reservoir, non-electric) |
| Operation | Manual lever operation, with integrated feeding and cutting |
| Preset strip length | 100–1120 mm (4–44 in), repeatable |
| Cutting | Manual, with serrated blade |
| Water reservoir | 1.5 L |
| Compatibility and use | |
| Compatible tape width | 20–100 mm (0.8–4 in) |
| Core compatibility | Compatible with rolls with a 76 mm (3 in) core and coreless rolls; no inner mandrel required |
| Maximum roll diameter | 20 cm (8 in) |
| Gummed tape types | Plain, single-layer reinforced (multi-strand), and double-layer |
| Unit: Width | 49.0 cm (19.29 in) |
|---|---|
| Unit: Height | 33.0 cm (12.99 in) |
| Unit: Depth | 30.0 cm (11.81 in) |
| Unit: Weight | 11.0 kg |
Official FORTEMO warranty
What's covered
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the value paid.
What's not covered
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