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Carton sealing tape for shipping boxes
For sealing corrugated cartons and shipping boxes, use 2 inch (48 mm) BOPP packing tape on most boxes and 3 inch (72 mm) on cartons above about 15 kg. PackSmith sells Clear Cello Tape 65 m in 1, 2 and 3 inch widths, in sets of 6 to 30 rolls, and printed carton tape such as Packaging Tape for Flipkart Sellers, 2 inch x 65 m (PackSmith is not affiliated with Flipkart). We make these BOPP tapes in our Jaipur plant. Prices on every listing include 18% GST, delivery is free across India and orders dispatch in 1 to 2 working days.
How to choose carton tape
- Box weight: 2 inch for cartons up to about 15 kg. 3 inch above that, or when the gap between the flaps is wide.
- Box colour: clear tape on white or printed boxes, so the print shows. On plain brown cartons, Brown Packing Tape 48 mm x 65 m looks neater.
- How much you pack: sets of 6 for a home or office, 12 to 30 for a small seller. A packing room that seals all day should look at the bulk pack of 36 or 72 clear rolls or 300 m brown rolls.
Seal every carton the same way
Run one strip along the centre seam, then one across each edge seam, on the top and the bottom: the H pattern. Press the tape down firmly; tape that only rests on the board lifts in transit. A cold, dusty or damp carton is the usual reason tape lets go, not the tape itself. Our guide how to tape a shipping carton shows the method with a weight table, and kraft paper tape vs BOPP tape helps if you are thinking of paper tape.
For every width, length and colour we sell, see all packing tapes, transparent tapes and brown tapes.
PackSmith is run by Jagannath Polymers Pvt Ltd (JPPL), Jaipur, making packaging since 1997, ISO 9001:2015, exporting to 20+ countries.
Questions buyers ask
Which tape is best for sealing cartons?
2 inch (48 mm) BOPP packing tape for most cartons, 3 inch for cartons above about 15 kg. Use the H pattern on the top and bottom.
What is the difference between cello tape and carton tape?
Both are usually BOPP film with adhesive. Carton tape is simply the wider sizes, 2 and 3 inch, on longer rolls.
Why does packing tape come off the carton?
Mostly because the box is dusty, damp or cold, or the tape was not pressed down. Wipe the flap and rub the tape firmly after you apply it.
Can I buy carton sealing tape in bulk?
Yes. Our clear 2 inch tape comes in bulk packs of 36 or 72 rolls and brown tape in 300 m rolls; for more, ask us for a quote.
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