by Ricky Chu | Jul 27, 2023 | Packaging
We’ve been on a mission to answer your most pressing packaging questions. One that keeps popping up is, “Can you seal a box without tape?” The short answer is yes, but the real question is, should you? Let’s dive in. Can You Seal a Box with...
by Ricky Chu | Jul 13, 2023 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
Choosing the right packing tape for your job can be as crucial as picking the right shoes for an occasion. You wouldn’t wear flip flops to a wedding, would you? The same principle applies to tapes. Different tapes are designed for different tasks, and using the...
by Ricky Chu | May 2, 2023 | Packaging, Packaging Tape
A while back, we created a video showing you how to use a water-activated tape dispenser and another one on troubleshooting common issues. Recently, a customer sent over their electric water-activated tape dispenser for us to fix, and we thought it would make a great...
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 | 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 | 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...
