The use of manual dispensers is recommended in cases where there is a limited number of boxes to pack, requiring the intervention of a dedicated operator, usually in medium-small business environments. Since the performance of self-adhesive tape also depends on the correct pressure with which it is applied, it is recommended to use special dispensers to apply the tape with adequate pressure.
Manual tape dispensers are extremely practical tools, easy to carry, which guarantee accurate, safe and clean sealing.

What are the characteristics of a good manual dispenser?

• Ergonomic pistol grip, for one-handed use and to allow fluid work with the greatest possible precision.
• Sharp blade (preferably steel) for fast and precise cutting;
• Used for closing packages such as cardboard boxes and envelopes of different weights and sizes, sealing, combining, reinforcing and wrapping operations.

It is useful in a variety of contexts, including consumer goods, electronics, food and beverage, medical products, office, maintenance and repair, paper, printing, warehouses, industrial plants, e-commerce shipping centers, and retail distribution.

What are the characteristics of a suitable tape for hand dispenser?

• They are used in noise-sensitive areas.
• The tapes have a standard size of 50 -75 mm and a shorter length (maximum 132 m).
• Dispensers are tools that can be used with one hand, with an ergonomic handle, comfortable and light, easily transportable.
• The use of these tools guarantees extremely accurate, safe, clean and practical sealing of packages.

Which adhesive tapes does Fabo recommend?

• The most suitable supports are: BOPP, PET, PAPER with different levels of adhesion and resistance
• Silent unwinding tapes, suitable for medium-small sized environments.
• Adhesive tapes with Acrylic adhesive are the most used because they are silent.
• Our product codes: the entire range of Acrylic and Hot Melt tapes, if silence is not required.

AUTOMATIC TAPING MACHINES

An automatic taping machine is a machine that efficiently and accurately applies adhesive tape to packages. Used in large-scale business settings, these devices streamline the packaging process, improving efficiency, speed of application, package quality, and reducing human error.

Depending on how they work, they are divided into two main categories:

• Semi-automatic taping machines
• Automatic taping machines

In the first case, these are machines that require an operator to load/unload the box and start the cycle. Approximately 10/20 boxes per minute can be processed.
In automatic machines, however, the system is able to allow automatic cycles, bringing the rhythms to 10/35 boxes per minute. In this case, the operator only has to activate and manage the controls.

What are the advantages of using an automatic taping machine?

• Performance and speed: they speed up preparation and automate the closing of packages, minimizing the effort of the operation.
• Ease of use: operator action is reduced to a minimum.
• Reliability: the machine ensures an impeccable closure by applying the adhesive tape to the top and bottom of the box.

What are the characteristics of a suitable tape for automatic taping machine?

• Suitable for closures for intensive (industrial) use.
• Roll length, up to 2000 m, depending on the substrate, gives greater durability.
• Faster and more continuous application (fewer roll changes) compared to manual dispensers, thanks both to the technical characteristics of the machine and the characteristics of the tape (high instant adhesion).
• Flexibility: can be used on all automatic or semi-automatic taping machines.

Which adhesive tapes does Fabo recommend?

• The most suitable supports are: BOPP, PET, PAPER, LDPE.
• Tapes with noisy unwinding, for ease of unwinding.
• Hot Melt adhesive tapes, which have a higher tack, i.e. a strong instant adhesion even on recycled cardboard.
• Our product codes: from the noisy Acrylic range to the entire Hot Melt range.

How do you apply the tape?
The Fabo team is available to help you choose the tape that best suits your needs, based on the tool used.
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Introducing the solvent-free, high-tack Acrylic tape 262, the latest addition to the range of noisy tapes for medium-weight packaging. Formulated with Acrylic adhesive and a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) backing, it offers immediate and secure adhesion thanks to High Tack technology.

This tape is also available in a printed version (262P), which can be produced using sandwich flexographic technology to obtain high definition print quality.

Technical features and advantages

Here are the main features that make the 262 tape a reliable and versatile solution:

1. Immediate and safe adhesion

The high-tack formulation ensures excellent grip on cardboard surfaces, making the tape ideal for medium-weight packaging.

1. UV resistance

Like all tapes made with Acrylic technology, it is designed to resist UV rays and aging, ensuring long-lasting performance even during prolonged storage.

3. Acrylic for automatic taping machines

Suitable for both manual use and automatic taping machines, offering performance similar to a silencing tape with the same weight, but with much greater adhesion.

1. Available in neutral and printed version

Available in both the neutral (amber) version and printed with logos or messages/writings, ensuring flexibility in supply management.

Technical Specifications

These are the technical specifications, in brief, of the 262 Acrylic:

• Adhesive type: water-based Acrylic, solvent-free
• Support thickness: 28 μm
• Total thickness: 50 μm
• Support: biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
• Color: amber
• Feature: Noisy tape for taping machines, with greater adhesion than a silent adhesive tape of the same weight
• Available version: printed via sandwich flexographic printing

The solvent-free water-based Acrylic tape 262 combines reliable performance and practicality, making it a safe and versatile solution for packaging a variety of medium-weight packages.

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