Water Activated Tape

OPITZ PACKAGING SYSTEMS

Pack securely. Reduce waste. Wet activated tape.

Our automated solutions for application of water activated tape are not only the most reliablemethods of protecting your products from theft or tampering during shipping.

Made from renewable raw materials, wet adhesive tape also offers a paper-based alternative to conventional plastic adhesive tapes—enabling shipping companies to fulfill their responsibilities and make a significant contribution to waste reduction and the conscious use of resources.

OPITZ integrated water activated technology into end-of-line packaging many years ago, has continued to develop it and has used it successfully for customers. Today, we are one of the leading experts in automated water activated tape processing.

This means that water activated tape can be used on all our automation solutions—for erecting, sealing, or reducing the volume of folding boxes, as well as for all special solutions.

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Water activated tape

What is water activated tape?

Water activated tape consists of kraft paper coated with a natural adhesive layer made from plant-based glue or technical gelatin. The adhesive is activated only upon contact with a small amount of water and forms a strong bond with the cardboard to which it is applied.

Theft protection & tamper-evident seal

After application, cardboard and water activated tape form a homogeneous bond, as they are made from the same base material (kraft paper). Unlike self-adhesive tape, this bond cannot be removed without causing damage. This means that water activated tape is considered tamper-proof and theft-proof and is recognized, for example, in air freight shipping (known consignor area).

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Dust resistance

The homogeneous and therefore seamless connection between the cardboard box and the water activated tape protects the product against dust penetration from outside. This requirement is particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry. Unlike self-adhesive tape, water activated tape also reliably seals dusty box surfaces.

Stability & Durability

Compared to self-adhesive tape, water activated tape closures are considered to be very stable. Especially for heavy packages, the bottom closure provides permanent and better security for transport. Drop tests show high resistance to falls.

The combination of cardboard and water activated tape is particularly resistant to fluctuations in humidity and temperature—which is especially important for overseas shipping or long storage periods. In addition, the water activated tape can be further reinforced with fibers.

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Recycling & Material properties

Water activated tapes consist of a paper backing and adhesives made from renewable raw materials. The backing material is made from small-diameter wood, and the adhesive is produced using, among other things, plant-based raw materials such as potatoes or corn.

When disposing of wet adhesive tape and cardboard, in many cases they can be recycled together as paper. It is therefore not necessary to remove the adhesive tape separately.

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For us, smart packaging technology means designing efficient processes and using materials thoughtfully. Our automated solutions help optimize packaging volumes and make efficient use of resources in the packaging process.

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