How To Make An Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape

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2 STA Corporate Profile Sekisui TA Industries (STA), headquartered in Buena Park, California, is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. of Japan. Founded in 1976, the company pioneered high quality acrylic pressure-sensitive tape products. Today, STA s products include a broad line of highperformance acrylic carton sealing tapes, industrial and specialty tapes and dispensers. Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. Our parent company Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., a multinational, 10 billion dollar global corporation, with over 200 companies operating in 20 different countries located throughout North America, Central/South America, Europe, China, Asia, Australia and Africa. Its main enterprises include products for housing, urban infrastructure and environmental products, as well as high performance plastics. Benefits of STA Water-based Acrylic Products Solvent-free Low-volatile organic compounds Non-toxic Low odor RoHS compliant CONEG compliant Our Commitment to Green Manufacturing Sekisui TA Industries, certified to ISO 14001: 2004, has evolved into one of the world s largest manufacturers of emulsion acrylic packaging tapes and overlamination films. We are committed to protecting the world we live in by helping to prevent pollution, and guarantee it as an integral part of our philosophy. We produce premium quality products while minimizing the impact on life and the environment. Under strict corporate guidelines, we implement green procurement programs to ensure the materials used are environmentally friendly. Table of Contents SEKISUI TA S CARTON SEALING TAPE Acrylic 3-4 Printed Acrylic 5 Hot Melt 6 Water Activated Tape 7 Industrial Tapes 8 Dispensers 9 Tape Recommendation Guide 10 Environmentally-Conscious Design and Technical Development Sekisui Corporate Green procurement Program Maximize the Use of Renewable Resources Production and Construction Low Emission from Production Plants Energy-Saving in Production Processes Maximization of Chemical Substance Risk Waste Recycling MINIMIZATION OF WASTE Quality Packaging Solutions Since 1976

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4 CARTON SEALING TAPE Acrylic Adhesive Supreme Brand Printed Tape adheres quickly and consistently. It resists UV lighting, yellowing and aging. The tape is ideal for communicating shipping instructions, company advertisements, labeling boxes, and protection against pilferage. It also provides lock-in printing, which means your message will not smear or scratch off because it is applied to the underside of the film before coating with adhesive. CARTON SEALING TAPE Hot Melt Adhesive Hot Melt Tape provides a quick, aggressive seal with easy unwind and easy-to-use versatility. Guarantees your packages remain safe and secure, while delivering reliable performance every time. BRAND CARTON SEALING TAPE GENERAL 1245 FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE to to ECONOMY to to CHECK CONTENTS BEFORE SIGNING to to INDUSTRIAL to to to to CUSTOM-PRINTED UP TO 6 PANTONE COLORS* to to 200 STA CUSTOM SOLUTIONS Turning Your Special Needs Into Special Products 1257 CUSTOM-PRINTED UP TO 6 PANTONE COLORS* *Contact customer service for minimum order requirement 1248 SUPREME SECURITY TAPE to to 200 With STA 1248 Supreme Security Tape, a tampered package is difficult to conceal. Its protective seal is a deterrent against theft, accidental, or even deliberate contamination. With uniquely formulated STA Supreme Acrylic Adhesive, 1248 can visibly pull off fibers if removed. Colors and messages can even be customized. Don t let a rip-off go unnoticed. Sekisui TA Industries offers "STA Custom Solutions", a custom product development and production program. STA's superior technology and experience allows us to provide the optimal solution for your specific application requirements. Our team of specialists with extensive knowledge of pressure sensitive products is committed to bringing you the highest level of customer service, technical support, speedy delivery and guaranteed satisfaction. STA Custom Solutions - Project Management Customer Requirements Review Technical Consultation Project Proposal Sample Production Volume Production Speedy Delivery Where To Find SEKISUI TA Products Sekisui TA packaging products are available through quality distributors in your area. Please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) or (714) to obtain your local distributor information slit and resealed with a clear packaging tape. Printed diagonal lines clearly indicate tampering with STA Acrylic Adhesive (left) compared to the competition with hot melt adhesive (right). 5 6

5 CARTON SEALING TAPE Water Activated Water Activated Tape adheres fast and permanently with its synthetic starch-fortified, non-toxic and odorless adhesive, even in dusty and dirty environments. It also provides protection against pilferage because packages cannot be resealed without detection. Custom printing is available in which company and shipping information can be included. INDUSTRIAL Filament Tape Glass Reinforced Filament Tape is excellent for a variety of strapping needs, including bundling, unitizing, and palletizing. It can be applied to carpet, conduit, tubes and cartons. Its benefits include resistance to edgebleeding, splitting and delaminating under severe shipping conditions. PAPER WEIGHT (LBS) AVAILABLE SIZES & PHRASES 6701 FILAMENT to to LIGHT DUTY - NOMINAL 35# 35 STANDARD PRINTED 24.7 MD* 50 CROSS MD** 2570 MEDIUM DUTY - NOMINAL 60# MD* 76MM X 183M 20 CROSS MD** 2575 PROVIDENT MD* 70MM X 137M NONASPHALTIC 30 CROSS MD** 70MM X 137M 3-WAY REINFORCED 76MM X 137M 25MM X 152M 38MM X 152M 25MM X 152M - NOT FOR SALE 25MM X 152M - THANK YOU 38MM X 152M - SAFE HANDLING INDUSTRIAL Flatback Tape Flatback Paper Tape s hot melt adhesion provides strength for packaging, bundling, general utility taping and tabbing applications. Can be used to conceal sensitive material or identification on mismarked packages. It is highly moisture-proof with good durability over a wide temperature range. Dispensers are unnecessary because it is easily hand-tearable. Meets PPP-T-42 Type ll and A-A-883B specifications REGULAR GRADE MD* 70MM X 137M NONASPHALTIC 30 CROSS MD** 72MM X 137M 3-WAY REINFORCED 76MM X 114M 76MM X 137M 2534 FLATBACK to to HEAVY DUTY MD* 76MM X 114M NONASPHALTIC 3-WAY REINFORCED 35 CROSS MD** 76MM X 137M INDUSTRIAL Masking Tape Masking Tape s strong adhesion provides sufficient strength in bundling light weight packages. It is ideal for use in spray and brush painting, and splicing applications. Has great conformability, is non-staining and tears easily. *MD: MACHINE DIRECTION **CROSS MD: CROSS MACHINE DIRECTION THIS SIZE AVAILABLE IN WHITE 2505 MASKING N/A 0 to

6 TM SUPREME DISPENSERS The lightweight Supreme Dispensers come in a variety of versatile and easy-to-use designs, including easy loading capabilities, non-slip grips and adjustable brakes. TAPE RECOMMENDATION GUIDE Which Carton Sealing Tape Should I Use? Acrylic Hot melt Application Temperature 32 F to 140 F 45 F to 120 F Operating Temperature -10 F to 200 F -10 F to 140 F Resistance to Aging Excellent Poor Self-Adjusting, Spring Loaded Tape Dispensers Inventory Shelf Life Excellent Fair Clarity Excellent Good Resistance to Lighting Excellent Fair Which STA Products Should I Use? 48mm Tape Width Medium Duty Tape Dispensers Box Weight LBS. Box Length + Width + Height LBS Heavy Duty Tape Dispensers LBS LBS LBS Clam Shell Tape Dispensers Note: Dispenser weights in lbs & oz are approximate. Tape Width Guide 72mm For boxes over 16 inches wide Difficult to adhere surfaces For boxes where flaps/lids do not meet Under/Over filled boxes 48mm For boxes 15 inches wide or less For boxes where flaps/lids meet Helpful Hints Always seal boxes with one strip of tape If using two 48mm tape strips, try using one 72mm tape strip instead (this will save you time and money) Always seal boxes a minimum of two inches down the side 9 10