Tough and quiet
Vinyl packaging tape is ideal for general carton sealing in environments where moisture, temperature variation, or the need to bond to non-board surfaces rules out standard polypropylene offerings. The PVC backing (32 & 35 micron) of this adhesive vinyl tape carries a natural rubber adhesive that grips paper, board, glass, wood, aluminium and plastic from 15°C to 65°C and unwinds silently. Available in brown, transparent and white across four widths (19mm, 25mm, 48mm and 75mm) on 66m and 100m rolls, for cartons under 30kg. PVC tape is not recyclable.
Sold in packs, priced per roll.
Where does RAJA vinyl packaging tape work best?
It covers standard carton scenarios, where polypropylene tape is inadequate due to humidity, temperature variation or the need to seal across mixed surfaces including glass and plastic.
- Warehouse and storage operations with fluctuating humidity or temperature where polypropylene alternatives lifts at carton edges and vinyl holds firm.
- Open-plan offices and quiet environments where silent vinyl unwind is preferable to the noise of standard tape dispensing.
- Mixed-surface applications where the same tape needs to bond to board, glass, metal and plastic on a single carton or package.
- Operations that need a range of widths from the same tape family: 19mm for narrow bundling, 25mm for lighter parcels, 48mm for standard cartons, and 75mm for wide-flap boxes.
Not for
- Cartons over 30kg: use the heavy-duty alternative for heavier loads.
- Below 15°C: natural rubber adhesive loses tack in cold conditions; not suitable for cold store or refrigerated despatch environments.
- Kerbside-recyclable packaging: PVC tape isn't recyclable; for recyclable carton sealing use self-adhesive paper tape instead.
How to use
PVC film is slightly more flexible than polypropylene, which helps it conform to uneven or slightly curved surfaces.
- Check the surface: Wipe away grease, dust and standing moisture. Natural rubber adhesive grips well on dry surfaces but loses hold in wet or contaminated conditions.
- Apply at 15°C or above: Rubber adhesive tack drops quickly below this threshold; in cool despatch areas check that carton surfaces are within range before starting a sealing run.
- Tear or cut to length: Vinyl packaging tape can be torn by hand, but for high volume environments a 76mm-core dispenser is recommended.
- Seal with a 50mm overlap: Apply with a 50mm overlap onto each carton face and press firmly along the full length.
- Store correctly: Store at 15–25°C below 65% humidity; shelf life is 12 months from manufacture.
Specifications
- Backing: PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
- Adhesive: Natural rubber
- Film thickness: 32/35 micron
- Total thickness: 50/52 micron
- Width options: 19mm, 25mm, 48mm, 75mm
- Length per roll: 66m or 100m
- Core size: 76mm
- Min application temperature: 15°C
- Max application temperature: 65°C
- Weight capacity: <30kg
- UV resistance: No
- Shelf life: 12 months from manufacture
- Storage: 15–25°C, max 65% relative humidity
- Colour options: Brown, clear, white
- Tearability: Hand or dispenser
- Recyclability: Not recyclable at kerbside; PVC film isn't accepted in the paper or plastic recycling stream
Choose the right tape
- Choose this vinyl packaging tape when moisture resistance, silent dispensing and multi-surface adhesion are required on cartons under 30kg.
- Choose RAJA coloured vinyl packaging tape when colour-coded identification in black, blue, green, light blue, red or yellow is also required.
- Choose RAJA heavy duty vinyl packaging tape when cartons exceed 30kg and maximum tear and burst resistance is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the advantage of brown PVC tape over brown polypropylene tape for warehouse use?
PVC is more flexible and moisture resistant than polypropylene; it conforms better to slightly uneven board, maintains adhesion across a wider range of substrates including glass and metal, and unwinds silently. This all matters in busy, humidity-variable warehouse environments.
Is this clear PVC tape suitable for use in an existing polypropylene tape dispenser?
Yes, provided the dispenser accepts a 76mm core.
Is vinyl adhesive tape kerbside recyclable?
No, PVC isn't accepted in the kerbside paper or plastic recycling stream. Cartons sealed with this tape cannot go directly into cardboard recycling; paper alternatives are the correct choice where kerbside recyclability is needed.
Also useful
- Vinyl tape range: all vinyl tape grades including coloured 48mm and heavy duty options.
- Standard cardboard boxes: single, double, and triple-walled cartons for general despatch sealed with this tape.
- Void fill: ensure the safety of products during transit with effective cushioning and protection.
