Flatback Tape
Choose From Different Grades of Flatback Tapes
Flatbacks are perfect for sealing cartons and splicing linerboards for a number of reasons. First, their distinctive brown color blends well with the brown fiberboards used for shipping boxes and storage boxes. Applying them is also easy because they unwind smoothly and you don’t need tools to cut and tear them. Manufacturers categorize these carton sealing tapes into three major grades: utility, medium, and premium.
Utility grade flatbacks have tensile strengths between 35 and 40 pounds per inch of width. They come in strips measuring less than 6 mils in thickness. These are suitable for sealing cartons and lightweight splicing tasks. Medium grade rolls have tensile strengths between 40 and 47 pounds per inch of width and measure 6 – 8 mils in thickness. These properties give them increased shear strength and make them suitable for sealing and bundling heavier items. Premium grade tapes are stronger and thicker. They can also handle wider ranges of temperature and humidity conditions.
Consider Adhesive Type When Shopping for Brown Paper Tapes
The three adhesive options available are natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and solvent acrylic. Natural rubber adhesive has the highest tack and shear strength but low temperature and UV resistance. It works best for splicing and sealing items left indoors. Synthetic rubber adhesives age better in high temperatures and direct sunlight. Combining both types of rubber products delivers an adhesive that comes close to the longevity of solvent acrylic adhesives. Acrylic adhesives enjoy better UV and temperature resistance. They are, therefore, better suited for outdoor applications. It does take some time for acrylic to bond and set but when it does, its aggressive adhesion lasts longer.
Do Flatback Tapes Only Come in Brown?
No. Their distinctive brown color comes from the Kraft paper used and they are available in different shades ranging from deep brown to tan and beige. There are also white rolls made from bleached Kraft paper and regular white stock paper. Some flatbacks do have pigmented Kraft paper backings. These colored tapes are suitable for labeling and color coding boxes and bundled items.
Can You Print on Brown Paper Tapes?
Some of them are printable. These come in different colors and are compatible with regular flexographic inks. You can also write on them with pens and pencils as well as mark them with rubber stamps. Printable tapes serve dual purposes by providing ID tags, warning, and/or shipping instructions even as they seal, hold, and splice bundled items.
What Is a Double Coated Flatback Tape?
This is a flatback with an adhesive layer on each side. It usually has pressure-sensitive adhesive coats with high shear strength on both sides. This design makes it possible to hide the tape while using it to join two surfaces. Common applications include mounting pictures on walls, textile manufacturing, and carpet installation.
Shop Our Top Rated Flatback Tapes
Use our nearly 2 Flatback Tape reviews to find the right Flatback Tapes for your needs. We have nearly 54 Flatback Tapes you can use for business, school, anything at all. Flatback Tape prices start as low as $40.69 and go up to $603.99. Use the list of our best Flatback Tapes below to help make your purchase:
- Intertape® 72mm x 54.8m Medium Grade Flatback Tape, Brown, 16 Roll - 4.5 stars from 1 reviews
- Tape Logic® #5300 Flatback Tape, 1" x 60 yds., Kraft, 6/Case - 1.0 stars from 1 reviews
The 5 Lowest Priced Flatback Tapes In 2020
Finding the right combination of least expensive and best quality Flatback Tapes can get tricky. Especially if you are sorting through a list of nearly 54 Flatback Tapes. To help you shop, we've pulled together a list of the least expensive Flatback Tapes, starting with $40.69 that has 0 stars. Check out the full list below:
- Tape Logic® #5300 Flatback Tape, 1 1/2" x 60 yds., Kraft, 6/Case
- Tape Logic® #5300 Flatback Tape, 1" x 60 yds., Kraft, 6/Case - 1.0 stars from 1 reviews
- Tape Logic® #5300 Flatback Tape, 2" x 60 yds., Kraft, 6/Case
- Partners Brand Industrial 530 Flatback Tape, 1 1/2" x 60 yds., Brown, 6/Case (T9465306PK)
- 3M™ Tartan™ 2515 Flatback Tape, 3/4" x 60 yds., Tan, 12/Case (T944251512PK)
The Best Flatback Tape Brands We Carry
Staples carries the top Flatback Tapes brands available in our inventory of over 54 Flatback Tapes products. To help you choose the right Flatback Tape for either school, business, or any other purpose, we examined the 2 customer reviews of the top brands. We've put together a definitive list of our best Flatback Tape brands and their top rated products below:
- INTERTAPE and 1 available products
- Tape Logic and 1 available products