Give cartons a strong ecological seal
Hot melt paper tape for lightweight carton sealing where hand-tearability and instant bonding without a water-activated dispenser are both needed. The 80gsm paper backing tears cleanly by hand; the hot melt adhesive grips paper and board surfaces instantly on contact, ideal for high volume environments. At 75mm wide on 50m rolls it covers wider carton seams quickly, making it practical for lower-volume despatch and post-room operations handling cartons under 20kg. Can also be used with a pistol grip tape dispenser for higher-volume runs.
Brown finish. Sold in packs, priced per roll.
Where does self-adhesive hot melt paper tape work best?
It suits operations where paper tape is preferred for its sustainability profile, speed matters, and a water-activated dispenser isn't practical.
- With strong initial tack, it is ideal for high-volume packing areas.
- Cartons under 20kg where a wider 75mm seal covers double-wall flap joins cleanly in one pass.
- Operations switching from polypropylene tape where kerbside recyclability of the sealed carton is a goal.
- Temporary labelling and written identification using the paper surface.
Not for
- Cartons over 20kg: use reinforced self-adhesive paper tape (over 30kg capacity) for heavier loads.
- Below 15°C: hot melt adhesive loses tack in cold conditions; do not apply to cold carton surfaces.
- Tamper-evident sealing: hot melt paper tape doesn't penetrate board fibres; use water activated paper tape where a tamper-evident seal is needed.
How to use
Surface cleanliness is the main variable: hot melt bonds on contact and the 80gsm paper tears cleanly, so poor adhesion is almost always down to dust or grease on the carton rather than how the tape is applied.
- Prepare the surface: Wipe away any dust, grease or moisture from the carton flap. Hot melt adhesive on a dirty surface will peel back under transit loads.
- Tear or cut to length: The 80gsm backing tears at a sharp angle without scissors. For higher-volume use, a 76mm-core dispenser improves consistency and reduces hand fatigue.
- Apply at 15°C or above: Hot melt adhesive grips immediately at room temperature; in cold post rooms, warm the carton surface briefly before taping.
- Press firmly along the seal: Run a thumb or roller across the full width of the tape, paying attention to the flap edge where partial contact is most likely.
- Store correctly: Store at 15–25°C below 65% humidity. Shelf life is 9 months from manufacture; shorter than most polypropylene grades, so rotate stock regularly.
Specifications
- Backing: Paper
- Adhesive: Hot melt
- Paper weight: 80gsm
- Total thickness: 110 micron
- Width: 75mm
- Length per roll: 50m
- Core size: 76mm
- Min application temperature: 15°C
- Max application temperature: 25°C
- Weight capacity: Under 20kg
- UV resistance: No
- Shelf life: 9 months from manufacture
- Storage: 15–25°C, max 65% relative humidity
- Colour: Brown
- Tearability: Hand and dispenser
- Recyclability: Recyclable with corrugated carton in kerbside paper stream
Choose the right tape
- Choose this hot melt paper tape when a hand-tearable paper tape with instant pressure-sensitive adhesion is needed on cartons under 20kg.
- Choose RAJA Self-adhesive Paper Tape 57 gsm when natural rubber adhesion, multiple width options and colour choice are required.
- Choose RAJA polypropylene tape 28 micron when kerbside recyclability is not a business requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between hot melt and natural rubber adhesive on paper tape?
Hot melt brown paper tape grips immediately on contact at room temperature and has good initial bond strength on dry board; natural rubber adhesive has better long-term hold and a wider temperature range down to 10°C.
Why is the 75mm width useful for carton sealing?
75mm covers a wider flap join in one pass, which is quicker than applying narrower tape twice; it suits double-wall cartons where the outer flap overhang is wider than standard, and a narrower tape would leave exposed board at the edges.
Can this tape be torn by hand without a dispenser?
Yes; the 80gsm paper backing tears cleanly across the width at a sharp angle, which is what makes it suited to manual post-room and despatch operations where speed outweighs the throughput benefits of a dispenser.
Also useful
- Self-adhesive paper tape range: all paper tape grades including natural rubber and reinforced options.
- Cardboard boxes: robust corrugated cardboard, available in all grades, providing reliable protection across a variety of goods.
- Packaging labels: Achieve everything from storage and successful item shipment with a comprehensive selection of labels.
