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
Tape shelf life is a crucial factor to consider when using various types of tape for your packaging needs. The lifespan of any tape depends on several factors, including storage conditions and the materials used in the adhesive. This blog post will discuss different...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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...
