Bron BT-898 Kraft Stick-On Thick Utility Paper Flatback Tape 5.5 mil (up to 70 pounds) Carton Seal Tape, Box Tape

Product Name

Bron BT-898 Kraft Stick-On Thick Utility Paper Flatback Tape 5.5 mil (up to 70 pounds) Carton Seal Tape, Box Tape

Brief Description

The Bron BT-898 is a heavy-duty, pressure-sensitive kraft paper flatback tape, featuring a 5.5 mil thickness. It is specifically designed for secure carton sealing and general packaging applications, capable of holding packages weighing up to 70 pounds. This tape is hand-tearable and provides strong adhesion to a variety of substrates.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Carton sealing- General packaging- Floor protection seaming- Light-duty splicing- Tabbing- Bundling- Picture framing- Silk screening

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Packaging Services or Contractor- Logistics- General Manufacturing- Distributers & Resellers- Retail, Retail Stores- Food & Beverage Company or Distributor- Construction/ Building Services- Artist, Artisan- Industrial Supply

Special and Unique Features

- Made from durable kraft paper backing- Features a pressure-sensitive adhesive, eliminating the need for water activation- Hand-tearable for quick and easy application without tools- Printable surface allows for customization, branding, or adding instructions- Provides a strong and secure seal for packages- Exhibits resistance to curling and abrasion- Offers good adhesion to deter package pilferage- Compatible with standard hand-held tape dispensers

Key Properties

- Material: Kraft paper flatback backing- Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive, typically a synthetic or natural rubber blend- Total Thickness: 5.5 mil- Package Weight Capacity: Up to 70 pounds- Adhesion: Excellent quick stick and strong holding power- Temperature Resistance: Performs well across a wide range of temperatures and humidity conditions (similar tapes perform between 30 and 225 degrees Fahrenheit)- Moisture resistant

Surface Compatibility

- Corrugated cardboard- Paper- Various other common packaging substrates

Known backups / known substitutes

- Plastic Packaging Tapes: Including polypropylene (BOPP) tape, PVC tape, acrylic carton sealing tape, and hot melt carton sealing tape- Water-Activated Gummed Paper Tape: Often reinforced with fiberglass filaments for heavy-duty applications, requiring a specialized dispenser for activation- Filament Tape: Used for applications requiring very high tensile strength and strapping

Comparison Note

The Bron BT-898 offers distinct advantages as a paper-based, eco-friendly packaging solution with a writable surface, setting it apart from many plastic tapes. Unlike water-activated gummed tapes, it is pressure-sensitive, eliminating the need for water or a specialized dispenser, which simplifies application with standard tape guns. While plastic tapes can be more cost-effective and reinforced gummed tapes provide tamper-evidence and extreme strength for very heavy loads, the BT-898 strikes a balance, offering a strong, secure seal for packages up to 70 pounds with the added benefits of being hand-tearable and printable for general packaging and utility needs.