Central® Brand
Water-Activated
Tape
Why Choose Central® Brand Water-Activated Tape?
Better Packages offers a full line of Central® brand water-activated tape through its parent company, Intertape Polymer Group (IPG). Water-activated tape (also known as WAT, gummed tape, gum tape, Kraft tape, paper tape, reinforced tape etc.) is designed to create a superior seal on your corrugated cartons while providing advantages other carton sealing methods do not.
Central brand water-activated tape is offered in a wide range of paper and reinforced water-activated tape styles, roll lengths and widths to best fit your carton sealing needs. It is the preferred choice of packaging specialists when quality, strength, security and professional appearance are critical.
For more information about Central brand water-activated tapes and to explore all of IPG’s product line offerings, visit www.itape.com.
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Applications
Ideal solution for operations that:
- Are experiencing product pilferage when cartons are shipped
- Want to use a cost-effective carton sealing method
- Are concerned about repetitive motion injury associated with plastic tape and tape guns
- Want to enhance their branding with a logo or message printed on the tape
- Are shipping heavy cartons and need the extra layer of carton strength water-activated tape offers
Check out the video to see Central brand water-activated tape and Better Pack dispensers in action!
Features and Benefits of Central® Brand
Water-Activated Tape (WAT)
Tamper-Evident
Water-activated tape provides a secure seal that discourages theft
Strong
Water-activated tape literally bonds with the carton; just one strip of tape is needed for a secure seal
Safe
Water-activated tape is applied using a Better Pack tape dispenser, not a hand-held tape gun that can create repetitive motion wrist stress
Reliable
Water-activated tape stands up to dusty, cold, hot and humid environments and will retain its seal
Cost-Effective
Just one strip of water-activated tape is needed for a secure, reliable seal
Professional
Advertise and enhance your brand with printed logos and messages on water-activated tape
Product Line
Reinforced Tape: Light Duty
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| k8069 | 233 | 70 mm | Natural | 375′ & 450′ | No |
| k6044 | 235 | 72 mm | Natural | 375′ & 450′ | Yes |
Reinforced Tape: Medium Duty
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| k7000 | 240 | 72 mm | Natural | 375′ & 450′ | Yes |
| k7450 | 260 | 3″ | Natural | 375′ & 450′ | Yes |
Reinforced Tape: Heavy Duty
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| k8450 | 270 | 3″ | Natural | 450′ | Yes |
| k8495 | 280 | 3″ | Natural | 450′ | Yes |
Reinforced Tape: Light Duty Tape for the Curby® Mini-Taper
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| K9222HT | 222 | 70mm | Natural | 100m | No |
Paper Tape: Light Duty (Non-Reinforced Tape)
This tape works with the Better Pack TapeShooter 404 manual dispenser
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| k2004 | 140 | 1″ | Natural | 500′ | Yes |
Paper Tape: Medium Duty (Non-Reinforced Tape)
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| k2800 | 160 | 3″ | Natural | 600′ | Yes |
Paper Tape: Heavy Duty (Non-Reinforced Tape)
| Central Part # | Product | Standard Width | Color | Roll Lengths | Available in White? |
| k2887 | 190 | 3″ | Natural | 375′ | Yes |
WAT For Better Pack Auto H2O Case Sealers
| RESOURCE NUMBER | STYLE | COLOR | WIDTH | TOTAL FEET PER ROLL | ROLLS/CASE | ROLLS/ PALLET | MINIMUM ORDER QTY |
| K9308 | Venom | Natural | 70mm | 3,000 | 2 | 48 | 1 pallet |
| K9370 | Venom | Natural | 70mm | 4,500 | 2 | 48 | 1 pallet |
| K6079 | 240 | Natural | 72mm | 3,000 | 2 | 48 | 1 pallet |
| K8008 | 240 | Snowhite | 72mm | 3,000 | 2 | 48 | 1 pallet |
| K2777 | 260 | Natural | 76mm | 3,000 | 2 | 48 | 1 pallet |
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Where Can You Buy This Product?
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