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...
by Ricky Chu | Jun 9, 2021 | Packaging
Bubble wrap is a packaging material that is commonly used to protect delicate items during shipping. It is a simple yet effective solution to keeping your items safe during transit. But, is all bubble wrap the same? The answer is no. Bubble Wrap Bundles vs Rolls...
by Ricky Chu | Jun 2, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Water activated tape (or gummed paper tape) is commonly used and there’s a high chance you’ve seen it on your packages. Click the video above to learn how you can use water activated tape in about 1 minute! Video Transcript: Hey everyone. Ricky Chu from...
by Ricky Chu | May 25, 2021 | Packaging Tape
A question that we often get is: Can I print on any type of tape? The short answer is no with an asterisk. The reason being regular tapes are not treated on the surface to absorb the inks that we print with. However, it is possible to corona treat the tape but at the...
by Ricky Chu | May 11, 2021 | Packaging Tape
Are you unsure about the differences between the types of water activated tape? Watch the video above and learn the differences in less than 1 minute or continue below! Differences between Reinforced vs Non-Reinforced Water Activated Tape Non-Reinforced Water...
by Ricky Chu | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Shipping can be a tricky business, and one of the most important components of it is pallet wrapping stretch film. This item is a crucial part of the packaging process and can help protect products during transit, while also keeping them secure on pallets. If...
by Ricky Chu | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here’s some quick tips on how you can plan ahead for the shipping delays that are ongoing. Video Transcript: Hi everyone. Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies here. I wanted to touch a little bit on the shipping and production delays that everybody has...
by Ricky Chu | Apr 27, 2021 | Packaging Tape
To sum it up briefly: The differences between hot melt and acrylic adhesive tape depend on your application. As stated in the video, acrylic is the most commonly used tape, it’s inexpensive and works well for cold settings. However, it has a hard release and is...
by Ricky Chu | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Video Transcript: Hi everyone this is Ricky Chu from Chu’s Packaging Supplies. Lately, things have been getting back to normal in terms of businesses opening up and us being able to do normal day-to-day transactions But we face other challenges. In the past few...
