Tape Packaging Brochure - Flipbook - Page 11
Selecting The Correct
Adhesive Type
Selecting the correct adhesive type is becoming increasingly important as the demand for
sustainable options increases. Each adhesive type has different properties and can affect what
type you will need for not only the products you are shipping out, but also the environment in
which the taped goods will be exposed.
Below is a helpful table that explains the features and bene昀椀ts of the various adhesive types -
Adhesives
Acrylic
Features &
Bene昀椀ts
• Low cost
• Tear resistant
• Less pressure
required on
application
PP
Yes
PET
Hotmelt
Solvent
Gummed
• More costly
• Greatest
operational
range
• Ideal for extreme
temperatures
E.g. Importing/
exporting
• Water activated
• Needs a
machine
• Natural adhesive
• Environmentally
friendly
• Strong bonding
properties
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
PVC/Vinyl
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Paper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Operational
Temp. Range
-10°c to +60°c
-5°c to +50°c
-20°c to +60°c
0°c to +50°c
• Stronger
adhesion
compared to
acrylic
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