by Ricky Chu | Feb 23, 2023 | Packaging
Watch the video to learn more about barricade tape for your business Barricade tape might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about safety and savings, but it could be the unsung hero that your business needs. Whether you’re dealing with a...
by Ricky Chu | Jan 17, 2023 | Safety & PPE
Today we’ll talk about the importance of aisle marking tape for safety in your warehouse. Continue to read on or watch the short video above to learn more. At Chu’s Packaging Supplies, we understand the importance of safety in all aspects of our business,...
by Ricky Chu | Sep 19, 2022 | Packaging
One thing that definitely gets overlooked is how many products you’re fitting in your boxes. As a small business, you’re looking to save on shipping costs but that can tempt you to overfilling and underfilling your boxes. With a few adjustments, you can...
by Ricky Chu | Aug 25, 2022 | Packaging
How can you avoid overspending or even underspending to protect the products in your box that you’re shipping? A few adjustments might save you thousands of dollars in returns or reimbursements. Video Transcript Hi, everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging...
by Ricky Chu | Aug 10, 2022 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
What is the Best Tape to Use For Cold Temperatures? If you’re packing shipments for seafood, produce, ice cream, meat production plants, but also live in a really cold area where the temperature drops really low in your warehouse, you should use cold temperature...
by Ricky Chu | Jul 20, 2022 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
How much weight can my box hold? What you’ll need to do is to use the board test on the box and consider which packing tape you’ll need. If it’s light, you can use standard packing tape. If not, you should consider using water activated tape. Watch...
by Ricky Chu | Feb 15, 2022 | Packaging Tape
You can learn a few quick tips on how to spot a few red flags when buying tape. These tactics can result in you overpaying for tape AND getting less than what you paid for. Always check the weight and dimensions before buying tape. Video Transcript Hey everyone, Ricky...
by Ricky Chu | Feb 1, 2022 | Industry News
It’s frustrating to business owners like you who are trying to get the best deal for shipping supplies and there are companies who are using deceptive tactics. These deceptive techniques are used for selling stretch film. Before you buy stretch film, get...
by Ricky Chu | Jan 25, 2022 | Safety & PPE
Face masks are important for our safety and the safety of others. Today, we’re covering how to properly wear a KN95 and a 3-ply surgical mask. Shop Face Masks Transcript Hi, everyone. Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. We’re in year two of...
by Ricky Chu | Jan 20, 2022 | Packaging
There are 3 reasons why your stretch film is breaking or ripping. Your stretch film’s thickness is incorrect. Be sure to ensure you’re using the right thickness. You may want to look into using a 90 gauge or 120 gauge. There could be a nick in your roll....
by Ricky Chu | Jan 11, 2022 | Packaging
There are differences between biodegradable and recyclable packaging. The industry is moving towards sustainability. It’s a good idea for us to start learning the terminology for these newer types of packaging supplies. Video Transcript: Hi, everyone, Ricky Chu...
by Ricky Chu | Jan 4, 2022 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
Imagine trying to stick a piece of tape onto a surface that is covered in oil or grease. The tape won’t adhere properly because it cannot form a strong bond with the surface. In the same way, when you try to seal a box with tape, there may be factors that...
by Ricky Chu | Dec 28, 2021 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
In this video, we explain why your water activated tape isn’t unwinding properly. We’ll explain what you can do to avoid any issues in the future to prevent losing an entire roll of tape. Video Transcript: Hi everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging...
by Ricky Chu | Dec 21, 2021 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
https://youtu.be/-NcDxMWVQcI Hi, everyone. Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. One problem that our customers run into a lot is that their water activated tape isn’t sticking. I would say 90% to 95% of the time, it just has to do with the...
by Ricky Chu | Nov 2, 2021 | Packaging
Video Transcript Hi everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. Two of our products that get commonly mixed up are shrink film and stretch film. I’m going to teach you the difference between the two. Stretch film is the roll that I have here....
by Ricky Chu | Oct 26, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Video Transcript Hi everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. Today, I want to talk about printed masking tape and how restaurants can use it for take out food packaging. When a customer orders takeout or delivery from your restaurant we want to...
by Ricky Chu | Oct 19, 2021 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
Video Transcript: Hi everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. Aside from our standard clear & tan carton sealing tapes, we offer a full line of color tapes, everything from pink, green, yellow, orange, black, white, red, blue, et cetera. So...
by Ricky Chu | Oct 8, 2021 | Industry News
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by Ricky Chu | Oct 8, 2021 | Industry News
Hi everyone. Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. A few months back, we talked about supply chain challenges, raw material, shortages, price increases, and port delays. As we enter the last few months of 2021, the situation hasn’t gotten much...
by Ricky Chu | Oct 5, 2021 | Packaging Design
Video Transcript: Hey everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. Today, we’re going to talk about custom printing and why your GCMI or PMS colors might be a shade off. The first thing to keep in mind is that everybody’s computer monitors...
by Ricky Chu | Sep 14, 2021 | Packaging Tape
We specialize in Custom Printed Tape and we’re here to help you discover which one is right for your project or your business. In short, here are the differences – Lock Custom Printed Tape: In this method, we print between the film and the adhesive. You...
by Ricky Chu | Aug 31, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Today we’re going over machine tape and handheld tape. Machine Tape vs Handheld Tape: In short, machine tape is designed to be used on an automated case sealer and handheld tape has the ability to be used with a hand tape gun dispenser. For machine tape,...
by Ricky Chu | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cold temperature for low temperature conditions is your ideal solution when you’re dealing with extremely cold climates or settings. Regular hot melt tape can work only to a certain extent. If you’re dealing with boxes that go through harsh conditions,...
by Ricky Chu | Aug 19, 2021 | Packaging
The type of poly bag that you need will depend on what you’re using them for. As outlined in our video, there are some clear (pun intended) differences between the two including the clarity and behavior of the bag. If you need for your product to be seen very...
by Ricky Chu | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s important to protect your furniture when you’re moving, not only to keep your furniture in good condition, but also to prevent damaging other objects. How Can I Secure My Moving Blankets & Furniture Pads?How Can Moving Blankets Save Me Hundreds of...
by Ricky Chu | Jul 21, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Can You Use Any Type of Tape on a Package? Unfortunately, you can but you run the risk of having your package open up during shipping as well as the contents spilling out. We recommend using a good carton-sealing tape, either poly or water activated to ensure the safe...
by Ricky Chu | Jul 6, 2021 | Packaging Tape
What is Carton Sealing Tape? Carton sealing tape (also pressure-sensitive packing tape) varies in terms of usage but is generally used on corrugated boxes. For example “Super Tape” brand Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape is best suited for reliable, all-temperature box...
by Ricky Chu | Jun 29, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Video Transcript Hey everyone, Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here today, I’m going to talk about why there is a need for high end masking tapes and painter’s masking tapes. Much like everything else in the packaging industry, not all...
by Ricky Chu | Jun 22, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Video Transcript Hey, everyone Ricky Chu here from Chu’s Packaging Supplies. Today, I’m going to teach you how to use a tape gun dispenser. If you think about it, nobody’s ever taught us how to use a tape gun, because it should be that simple. It...
by Ricky Chu | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Video Transcript Hey everyone. Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies. Today I want to talk about the differences between blown stretch film and cast stretch film. Both are used to wrap pallets, but each has its own characteristics. I have two rolls here, side...