Knowing the difference between pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes can make a noticeable difference on your packaging line. This force, often generated via a wipe-down plate on a hand-held tape dispenser or rollers/wipe-down blades on an automated tape applicator, drives the tapes adhesive into the fibers of the carton to create the bond. In some instances, a water-activated tape may deliver a stronger bond to the carton surface than a pressure-sensitive tape  so much so that the box will likely be damaged when the tape is removed, making it ideal for applications in which security of the contents is a concern.

Let’s jump right in.Pressure-sensitive tapes are those which will adhere to their intended substrate with application pressure, without the need for a solvent (such as water for activation. Similar fiber tear  or ripping of the box as tape is removed  is achievable PTFE Thread Seal Tape with pressure-sensitive tapes that are applied with the proper amount of wipe-down force.To the average person, packaging tape doesnt require much thought, simply pick out something that gets the job done.

By contrast, a water-activated tape is one which requires warm water to activate the adhesive. In other words, pressure alone will not cause a water-activated tape to bond to a surface. On the packaging line however, the right tape can be the difference between a securely sealed carton and a wasted product. Pressure sensitive tapes are used in a variety of applications, from home and office to commercial and industrial use.

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