How to apply shipping tape

When you carefully apply shipping tape to your packages it will form a tight seal and guarantee a neat appearance. When using carton sealing tape on the top or bottom flaps, start by pulling five or six inches of tape from the roll but do not cut it! Adhere it to the side of the package in line with the seam of the flaps and four or five inches from the edge. Press the length firmly against the package with the heel of your hand. Continue to pull six to nine inch lengths of shipping tape from the roll, pulling slightly against the package to keep the tape taut. Firmly and smoothly press the lengths against the seam and then pull free another few inches. Continue this process until you reach the end of the seam. Pull a final six to eight inch length of tape and apply it to the side of the package. Smooth it firmly to the side of the package and finally trim the length of tape from the roll using a utility knife, razor blade or scissors. When using tape without a dispenser you may want to fold the end over so that it is easy to find next time you wish to use it.

There are several advantages to using a packing tape dispenser when assembling your shipping packages. The built in cutting edge simplifies the process by eliminating the need for scissors or a knife and any fumbling between application and cutting. A desktop dispenser allows you to remove pieces for smaller packages with ease. A handheld packing tape dispenser is suitable for large and small cartoons as it allows the user to simultaneously dispense tape and smooth it with the heel of the opposite hand.

Proper tape application gives your business's packages a neat appearance and helps ensure that the carton will safely arrive at its destination. Taking just a few moments to carefully and properly apply it also reduces wasted tape and accidents. Kurypack.com has the wholesale shipping supplies that will make your business more productive.