Extra strength, superior quality
RAJA 32 micron polypropylene tape is heavy duty tape for packing boxes, heavier cartons and demanding despatch operations. The polypropylene film is 32 microns thick and the natural rubber adhesive bonds immediately on contact, giving strong initial tack. Available in clear and brown in two widths (48mm and 75mm) on 66m rolls with a 76mm core. Weight capacity is under 30kg at temperatures from 15°C to 65°C.
Requires a dispenser to cut. Sold in packs, priced per roll.
What is RAJA 32 micron polypropylene tape best for?
It's the right choice when cartons are heavier than the standard 28 micron grade can handle, or where a stronger initial bond on paper and board surfaces is required.
- Sealing cartons up to 30kg in warehouses, post rooms and fulfilment centres.
- Heavy-duty carton sealing where the extra film thickness provides additional resistance to splitting under load.
- Reinforcing heavy or large cartons where a broader seal is needed for structural confidence, with the wider 75mm option.
Not for
- Cartons over 30kg: weight capacity of this tape is under 30kg; use cross woven filament tape for loads exceeding this.
- Below 15°C: natural rubber adhesive loses tack in cold conditions; do not apply below this threshold.
- Quiet packing environments: standard polypropylene tape unwinds noisily; use RAJA low noise polypropylene tape where noise is a concern.
- Operations requiring kerbside recyclability: use self-adhesive paper tape where kerbside recyclability is required.
How to use
Natural rubber adhesive of this heavy duty plastic tape bonds on contact and maintains tack across a wider temperature range than hot melt, but surface cleanliness still determines long-term seal integrity.
- Check surface temperature: Apply at 15°C or above; below this, natural rubber adhesive loses tack, and seals can fail at the flap edge under transit loads.
- Load the dispenser: Fit the 76mm core roll into a pistol grip dispenser. Consistent tape tension from a dispenser improves seal quality and throughput on busy packing lines.
- Seal the full carton seam: Apply with a 50mm overlap onto each carton face and press firmly along the full length. Partial contact at flap edges is a common cause of seal failure even with a stronger adhesive.
- Store correctly: Store at 15–25°C below 65% humidity. Shelf life is 12 months from manufacture.
Specifications
- Backing: Polypropylene (BOPP)
- Adhesive: Natural rubber
- Film thickness: 32 microns
- Total thickness: 48 microns
- Width options: 48mm, 75mm
- Length per roll: 66m
- Core size: 76mm
- Min application temperature: 15°C
- Max application temperature: 65°C
- Weight capacity: Under 30kg
- UV resistance: No
- Shelf life: 12 months from manufacture
- Storage: 15–25°C, max 65% relative humidity
- Colour options: Brown (buff), clear
- Tearability: Dispenser required
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Frequently asked questions
Why does this tape use natural rubber adhesive rather than hot melt?
Natural rubber gives stronger initial tack on contact, which is why this 32 micron grade is rated to 30kg where the 28 micron hot melt grade is limited to 20kg. That makes this heavy duty tape for packing boxes the go-to for heavy boxes.
What is the practical difference between 48mm and 75mm width?
48mm is the standard width for most carton sealing; 75mm gives a wider seal area, which is suited to larger carton flaps, reinforcing double-wall cartons or where extra coverage across the flap join increases confidence at higher weights.
Can this heavy duty brown packing tape be used in slightly cold warehouses?
It can be used down to 15°C. Natural rubber maintains better tack at cool ambient temperatures than hot melt, which makes this grade preferable in warehouses that aren't heated to a consistent level in winter.
Is this tape recyclable?
No, polypropylene film requires specialist plastic film collection; it's not recyclable in the kerbside paper or plastic stream. For a kerbside-recyclable option, paper alternatives are available in the RAJAPACK range.
Is heavy duty clear packing tape as strong as brown?
Heavy duty clear packing tape has the same thickness and strength as brown. The only difference is the colour.
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