Shipping supplies play a critical role in protecting products, improving efficiency, and ensuring orders arrive safely and professionally. From corrugated boxes and protective packaging to tape, stretch wrap, poly bags, and void fill, the right materials help prevent damage during handling and transit while keeping packing operations organized and cost-effective. Selecting the proper combination of packaging products can reduce breakage, control shipping costs, and create a better customer experience. With a wide range of options available, shipping supplies can be tailored to fit virtually any product, industry, or shipping environment.

Shipping Supplies

Carton Sealing Tape

Carton sealing tape is designed to securely close corrugated boxes and keep shipments protected throughout handling and transit. Available in a variety of adhesive types such as acrylic and hot melt, carton sealing tape can be matched to different environments, temperatures, and packaging needs. It provides strong, reliable adhesion to corrugated surfaces, helping prevent boxes from opening during storage or shipping. Options include clear, tan, and custom printed tapes that can reinforce branding or display handling instructions. Durable and easy to apply by hand or with dispensers, carton sealing tape is an essential supply for warehouses, fulfillment operations, and shipping departments that rely on consistent, dependable package closure.

Using the right tape is one of the simplest ways to improve packaging performance and reduce unnecessary cost. Different adhesives are designed for different conditions — acrylic tape offers strong clarity and long-term holding power, hot melt tape provides aggressive initial tack for fast-paced packing environments, and water-activated reinforced tape creates a permanent, tamper-evident seal that bonds directly to corrugated. Choosing the correct tape for your box weight, storage conditions, and shipping environment helps prevent failures, reduce material waste, and protect your products in transit. The right tape doesn’t just close the box — it protects your reputation.

Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape

Acrylic packaging tape is a dependable, cost-effective choice for everyday carton sealing. It provides consistent adhesion, excellent clarity, and strong performance across a wide range of temperatures. Acrylic tape resists yellowing over time and maintains its hold during long-term storage, making it a reliable option for warehouses, fulfillment operations, and general shipping applications.

Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape

Hot melt packaging tape delivers strong, aggressive adhesion for fast-paced packing environments. Its high initial tack quickly bonds to corrugated surfaces, helping ensure reliable carton seals even on recycled board. Ideal for high-volume shipping operations, hot melt tape provides dependable holding power and performs well across a range of temperatures and handling conditions.

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Water-Activated Paper Tape

Water-activated tape (WAT) bonds directly to corrugated, creating a strong, tamper-evident seal that helps keep cartons securely closed during transit while presenting a clean, professional appearance.

Reinforced WAT includes fiberglass threads for added strength and tear resistance, making it ideal for heavier or high-value shipments.

Non-reinforced WAT provides the same paper-to-carton bond in a more economical option suited for lighter-weight boxes and standard shipping needs.

Polypropylene Strapping

Polypropylene (PP) strapping is a lightweight, economical option designed for light to medium-duty applications such as carton closing, bundling, and pallet stabilization. It offers good flexibility and elongation, allowing it to absorb minor shocks during handling and transit without breaking. Polypropylene strapping is easy to apply with manual, battery-operated, or automatic equipment, making it a popular choice for high-volume packaging environments. It is ideal for securing boxes, unitizing lighter pallet loads, and general-purpose strapping where cost efficiency and dependable performance are important.

Strapping

Strapping is a reliable solution for securing cartons, bundling products, and stabilizing pallet loads during storage and transit. Available in polypropylene, polyester, and steel, strapping provides the strength needed to keep items tightly contained and reduce shifting that can lead to damage. From light-duty bundling to heavy-duty load containment, the right strapping improves stability, increases safety, and helps ensure products arrive in the same condition they left your facility.

Polyester Strapping

Polyester (PET) strapping is a strong, durable alternative to steel strapping, designed for medium to heavy-duty palletizing and load containment. It offers high tensile strength with excellent tension retention, helping keep loads secure even during long transit or storage periods. Polyester strapping has minimal stretch compared to polypropylene, allowing it to maintain consistent holding power while still absorbing shock from shifting loads. Resistant to weather, UV exposure, and splitting, PET strapping is ideal for heavy cartons, unitized pallet loads, and applications requiring dependable long-term performance without the risks associated with steel.

Steel Strapping

Steel strapping is the strongest strapping option available, designed for heavy-duty applications where maximum strength and minimal stretch are critical. It is commonly used to secure heavy pallet loads, industrial materials, lumber, metal products, and machinery. Steel strapping maintains high tension over time and performs well under extreme conditions, including sharp edges, heavy weight, and high stress during transit. For the most demanding load containment needs, steel strapping provides unmatched durability and reliable performance.

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We Also Carry:

Industrial Tapes:

  • Printed Tapes

  • Filament Tape

  • Flatback Tape

  • Masking Tape

Machines & Tools:

  • BetterPack Tape Machines

  • Automatic Tape Machines

  • Heat Sealers

  • Strapping Machines & Tools

  • Cutters

Labels & Identification:

  • Shipping Labels

  • Thermal Transfer Labels

  • Direct Thermal Labels

  • Fragile Labels

  • Pallet Marking Labels

  • Inventory Labels

  • Packing List Envelopes

Other Strapping & Load Securing:

  • Cord Strapping

  • Buckles

  • Seals

  • Strapping Carts & Dispensers

  • Pallet Covers