Tape Dispensers: When Manual Taping Just Won't Cut It

If you're in the shipping or packaging business, you know that time is an essential resource. And when it comes to packing boxes, one of the biggest time sinks can be taping them up. That's where automatic tape dispensers come in.

What is an automatic tape dispenser?

An automatic tape dispenser is a device that automatically dispenses and cuts tape to the desired length with the press of a button or pedal. This can save you a significant amount of time and effort compared to taping boxes by hand.

Benefits of using an automatic tape dispenser

There are many benefits to using an automatic tape dispenser, including:

• Increased productivity: Automatic tape dispensers can help you tape boxes up to 30% faster than taping by hand. This can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
• Improved accuracy: Automatic tape dispensers dispense tape evenly and consistently, which can help to prevent packing errors.
• Reduced waste: Automatic tape dispensers can help to reduce tape waste by dispensing only the amount of tape that is needed.
• Reduced strain on employees: Taping boxes by hand can be a physically demanding task. Automatic tape dispensers can help to reduce the strain on your employees' hands and wrists.

When should you consider using an automatic tape dispenser?

If you're in the shipping or packaging business and you tape a lot of boxes, then an automatic tape dispenser is a great investment. It can save you time, money, and effort, and it can help to improve the quality of your packaging.

How to choose an automatic tape dispenser

There are a few things to consider when choosing an automatic tape dispenser, such as:

• The volume of boxes you tape: If you tape a lot of boxes, you'll need a dispenser that can handle the workload.
• The type of tape you use: Some dispensers are designed for specific types of tape, such as water-activated tape or gummed tape.
• Your budget: Automatic tape dispensers range in price from around £450 to £2,250.

What kinds of tape dispensers can I choose from?

• 5+ boxes: Handheld tape dispensers are good for starters. These dispensers can be used for paper or plastic tapes. The average tape cost per meter is only £0.01. Gummed paper tape dispensers are also a great option. Paper tapes are environmentally friendly. The strong adhesives in paper tapes also reduce the usage of tapes which average in £0.06 per meter.
  
  These dispensers are mobile and can be brought to where you need them. They are good options when you’re taping boxes around your office or warehouse.
  
  
• 50+ boxes: Manual gummed paper tape dispensers are a cost-effective and versatile way to seal packages. They are lightweight and easy to transport, making them ideal for use in various locations. The dispenser allows you to choose the length of the tape to seal multiple packages, from small boxes to large cartons. Gummed paper tape is a sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging material. A manual gummed paper tape dispenser is a simple, affordable, and effective way to seal packages. 
  
  If you would like a more automated approach, the automatic gummed paper tape dispenser automatically dispenses water-activated plain and reinforced gummed paper tape. Its colour-coded keys are pre-set for popular tape lengths from 150mm. The repeat function automatically allocates the same pre-set length as the previous length is removed from the dispenser.
  
  
• 100+ boxes: If you’re ready to scale up, case taping machines are the answer. Several of these machines are semi-automatic taping machines equipped with an Energy Saving system, inlet and outlet roller conveyors and a system of 3 flaps for a perfect closure of the box. It allows the upper and lower taping of the box by adhesive tape.

To wrap things up

If you're looking for a way to save time and money on your packaging process, then an automatic tape dispenser is a great option. With so many benefits to offer, it's an investment that will quickly pay for itself.

Investing in efficiency saves cents, earns more revenue. Let our packaging experts show you how the right tape dispenser can minimize costs and improve your bottom line. Get in touch at sales@pluspkg.com or 0151 486 4800 and discover a more efficient usage of tape, fit for you and your company’s needs.