Things that don't do what they're meant to be the worst. When a piece of Za tapes refuses to attach, it may be really aggravating. To ensure the safety of your container, you must use tape to seal it shut. Products are in danger of spillage, damage, and contamination if the system goes wrong.
When a tape fails, there is a slew of questions that might arise. Is there a problem with the tape application? Do you think the package was damaged in any way? How long had it been out in the open? It's possible that one or more of these are to blame for the loss of effectiveness of your tape. The tape is often held responsible as the first line of defence. Although this is often the case, it isn't always.
There are five main reasons why your tape won't stay, according to our Packaging Specialists.
- Temperature
- For the Application, the Wrong Tape
- Using the Wrong Case Size
- Composition of a case
- a breakdown or wear and tear on equipment
1. The temperature.
Packing tapes are available in a wide range of materials and with a variety of adhesives to suit a wide range of applications. When working in various situations, it's critical to use a range of adhesives to keep things sticky. Temperature is one of the most common causes of tape failure. Adhesives lose their capacity to adhere and retain your items if they are packaged in an atmosphere where the tape is the improper temperature. In chilly conditions, the tape is the most prevalent occurrence. The glue will freeze if a general-purpose packing tape is used in a chilly area. Due to the fact that the adhesive substance is no longer active, the tape's capacity to stick is severely limited.
2. Mismatched tape for a specific application
The kind of tape you're using is also an important decision. It is possible to get tapes in a variety of sizes and types of materials and adhesives. All of these factors must be taken into account when choosing a tape for your project. The strength of a seal will be compromised if the tape is too thin. Using too broad of a tape could increase your prices significantly. Using the appropriate tape helps to maximise the success of your tape, while not significantly influencing the cost of each pack.
3. Inappropriate case volume is the third issue.
You need to make sure you're filling your boxes correctly. As a result, your tape's ability to form and maintain a tight seal may be adversely affected. In order to provide resistance during the tape operation, a box must be full. A cardboard box's contents may work as a table for taping the flaps together. As a result, the box does not get pushed inwards by the flaps. A lower surface area for adhesion of the tape is created when the top flaps aren't tucked in.
During the sealing process, the packer who is applying the tape is unable to exert pressure from the top. This aids in the tape's ability to form a strong bond with the carton. When a box is overfilled, the Za tape put to it will be under continual strain. As a result, the carton's grip on the tapes will be compromised, increasing the likelihood of the carton opening in transit. To have a good grip, you need to choose the right carton size. When a big box or more protection is required for a packed product, void fill packing machinery and materials might be employed.
4. Composition of the case.
Your tape's capacity to stick to your carton is directly influenced by the amount of recycled material in the corrugated packaging. When a carton's cardboard fibres are bonded to the tape's adhesive, it has the capacity to stick. Newly designed cardboard has fibres that are longer, allowing for a stronger binding to form more rapidly. Because of the recycling process, recycled material fibres are substantially shorter. This restricts the tape's ability to form a strong binding. When choosing the correct tape for your project, you should take into account the quantity of recycled material in your boxes.
5. Failure of the machine or wear and tear
In the same way that automobiles age, so do case erectors and sealers. As a result, they become less effective and have an adverse influence on the performance of your tapes. As time passes, components such as blades, springs, and bearings tend to degrade. These machine problems lead to tape stretching and misapplication, which increases the risk of tape failure. It is important to undertake regular preventive maintenance and recognise early warning indications in order to reduce waste and the danger of tape failure.
Article by: CoolOceanLLC