For heavy packages over 30kg
Reinforced paper packing tape for bulky, heavy cartons where standard paper offerings would split under the load. The 170gsm Kraft paper backing carries cross woven glass fibre filaments that resist tearing; the artificial hot melt rubber adhesive bonds on contact without water activation. With a weight capacity over 30kg, this heavy duty reinforced paper tape handles export loads and heavy industrial cartons with a 48mm width on 25m rolls.
Requires a dispenser or knife to cut. Sold in packs, priced per roll.
Where does reinforced paper packing tape work best?
It fills the gap between standard paper offering (which is limited to 20kg, splits on heavy loads) and the reinforced WAT (which requires a WAT dispenser). The hot melt adhesive means it works straight from a standard dispenser with no setup change.
- Heavy carton sealing over 30kg where paper backing is preferred for sustainability reasons, but a WAT dispenser isn't available.
- Export and long-distance shipments where cartons are subject to stacking and rough handling through multiple freight stages.
- Industrial packaging where box contents create internal pressure that would cause unreinforced paper tape to split at the seam.
Not for
- Kerbside recyclability: glass fibre reinforcement cannot be separated from the paper stream, so the sealed carton cannot go directly into kerbside paper recycling. Use the reinforced gummed alternative where kerbside recyclability is required.
- Below 15°C: hot melt rubber adhesive loses tack on cold surfaces; apply at room temperature.
How to use
The glass fibre filaments that give this tape its tensile strength also make it impossible to cut by hand, so a blade dispenser or knife is always needed.
- Prepare the surface: Wipe the carton flap clean and dry; at 170gsm paper thickness the tape is stiff enough that gaps in surface contact at the flap edge won't self-close under hand pressure.
- Use a blade dispenser or knife: Load a 76mm-core tape dispenser fitted with a cutting blade; hand-tearing won't cut cleanly through the glass fibre and risks injury.
- Apply at 15°C or above: Artificial hot melt rubber bonds immediately at room temperature; applying to chilled carton surfaces risks adhesion failure at the flap edge once the carton is handled under load.
- Press with firm, even pressure: Roll a firm tool or hand along the full tape length; the heavy gauge backing doesn't conform as readily as standard paper tape, so full-width contact requires deliberate pressure.
- Store correctly: Keep at 15–25°C below 65% humidity; shelf life is 6 months from manufacture, so rotate stock on a first-in, first-out basis.
Specifications
- Backing: Kraft paper with cross woven glass fibre filament reinforcement
- Adhesive: Artificial hot melt rubber (pressure-sensitive, no water activation)
- Paper thickness: 170gsm
- Width: 48mm
- Length per roll: 25m
- Core size: 76mm
- Min application temperature: 15°C
- Max application temperature: 40°C
- Weight capacity: >30kg
- UV resistance: No
- Shelf life: 6 months from manufacture
- Storage: 15–25°C, max 65% relative humidity
- Colour: Brown
- Tearability: Dispenser or knife required (glass fibre; not hand-tearable)
- Recyclability: Not recyclable at kerbside; glass fibre reinforcement contaminates the paper stream
Choose the right tape
- Choose this reinforced paper parcel tape for cartons over 30kg where pressure-sensitive application and glass fibre tensile strength are both needed.
- Choose RAJA self-adhesive paper tape for cartons under 20kg where kerbside recyclability of the sealed carton is required.
- Choose reinforced water activated tape when a tamper-evident, fibre-bonding seal is needed on heavy cartons and a kerbside recyclability is a business priority.
Frequently asked questions
Is reinforced paper packing tape recyclable?
No; the glass fibres cannot be separated from the paper stream during kerbside processing, so cartons sealed with this tape shouldn't go into paper recycling.
How does this differ from water-activated reinforced tape?
This tape uses pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive and doesn't need a WAT dispenser; water-activated alternatives penetrate board fibres for a tamper-evident bond but requires a WAT dispenser to apply. Reinforced WAT is also kerbside recyclable with the carton, whereas this reinforced tape's filaments mean it should be removed before recycling.
Why is the roll only 25m when most paper tapes are 50m?
At 170gsm paper thickness this is a much heavier gauge tape than standard Kraft paper grades; a 25m roll at this weight is already a dense, heavy roll and a longer roll would make handling and dispenser loading impractical.
Can the tape surface be printed for branding or batch coding?
Yes; the Kraft paper surface is printable for logos, batch codes and handling instructions; confirm print method compatibility with custom printed tool and the product team before starting a production run.
Also useful
- Self-adhesive paper tape range: all Kraft paper tape grades including 57gsm natural rubber and hot melt options.
- Void fill: ensure the safety of products during transit with effective cushioning and protection.
- Triple wall cardboard boxes: thicker fluting on these cartons allows the handling of heavier goods, pairs perfectly with this stronger tape.
