2019 – Spectape-TX

5Nov, 2019

Spectape Masking Tapes

Spectape of Texas is known to stock a wide range of masking products for packaging, bundling, and custom applications. With our extensive line of masking tapes, you can find any kind that you are looking for. We have everything from painters’ tapes to high temp, general purpose, automotive, fine line, double sided, colored, and specialty. We can cross reference to any brand or get you the exact brand you need in sizes ranging from ½” to 3” wide. Some examples of our most commonly ordered items would be:

ST-10 and CP-106, which work well for everyday, basic masking tape needs

ST-4 and ST-9 products, which are great for industrial-grade applications.

CP-11 is a great product if you are looking for a 14-day blue masking.

Our inventory makes buying and delivery of these products economical and easy. If you need samples or product data, please reach out to us at (214) 956-0077 and we can assist you to find the best product for your application. Knowledge, great products, and customer service is what we pride ourselves on!

4Sep, 2019

Stretch Film Machines Are Where It’s At!

Did you know that here at Spectape of Texas, we offer not only stretch film, but stretch film machines? We can even set you up on a program to place a completely free machine in your warehouse! Our experts can come in and take a look at what you are currently doing, in most cases save you money on the film itself and provide a cost analysis on the savings that you will see from adding one of our machines. All of this is at no cost to you. Let us help take your packaging to the next level, give us a call today! https://spectape-tx.com/contact-us/

15Jul, 2019

Protective Films For All Your Needs

Protective films are one of the greatest cost savings items you can use. They protect against all types of damage once your items or materials leave your shop floor. Whether you need automotive, marine, or aerospace paint and surface protection, or need to make sure your metals, plastics, nameplates, or more look as good once they arrive to your customer as when you produced them, we have what you need! Not only do we at Spectape of Texas carry a wide variety of protective films in stock, we also have the ability as a custom converter to slit and/or perf the films to make your application process a breeze. Give us a call today and let us help save you some money!

2May, 2019

Consider Printed Tapes for Added Brand Recognition

Printing on packaging tapes is one of the best ways to highlight a company’s name, logo and any other information related to packaging (such as fragile, do not stack, etc.). Printed tape also makes the product visually pleasing, resulting in instant recognition and a favorable impression for the consumer.

A variety of tapes can be printed on, so selecting the right product to secure the package is always the most important consideration. Once the appropriate tape is selected, the design can be submitted and a proof returned to a customer for approval of the printing or graphics. Once approved, a plate charge is typically required.

More and more companies are turning to printed tapes. The Global Packaging market is expected to grow 6.2% through 2023, and includes business to consumer as well as business to business companies.

For more information on high quality, cost efficient printed tape applications, contact Spectape of Texas as a sales professional can assist in setting up a printed tape for your business!

8Feb, 2019

The Tape Gun is Your Friend

It’s always interesting to watch the new warehouse employee try to use the warehouse tape gun for the first time. Once you learn it, it is the very definition of efficiency. But learning how to handle it can take a little getting used to.

To load the tape gun, you will need to push the roll onto the small mandrel roll in the gun. If it doesn’t fit snugly, you have the wrong tape. Some tape guns, such as the one pictured, will have a simpler spring-loaded clamp. Also, tape guns come in a 2″ and 3″ roll variety, as these are the most common widths for packaging tapes. And the 2″ and 3″ rolls and tape guns are not interchangeable, so you will need to make sure you have the right width.

At the front of the gun will be a smaller roller, along with a guard lever. Lift the lever and thread the tape through, making sure the adhesive faces away from the roller, so that it can be applied to the side of the box to start the taping process.

Once the flaps of the box are folded down, apply the tape surface to the side of the carton, about 3 to 4 inches below the edge of the box. Then simply pull the tape gun up and over the box, and push the gun and wipe blade down in order to cut the tape and smooth the finished edge down.

If you have the proper tape, it should only take one pass. If you are having to apply more than that, you are simply wasting it. Tapes generally come in 55 or 110 yards, but doubling or tripling the application will run through your stock unnecessarily fast.

The only remaining issue is making sure you can find the tape gun when you need it. The tend to disappear in a busy warehouse. So either make sure you have a good tape gun holster, or order plenty of extras!

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