Filament tapes are powerful solutions for both industrial and consumer applications. Commonly made with polypropylene with glass filament inserts, filament tapes are resistant to mechanical stress.
Extreme strength and resistance: these are the two main characteristics of filament tape, the ultimate solution for heavy-duty wrapping and packaging operations. Filament tape is a high-performance adhesive tape designed to provide long-lasting protection to box contents while ensuring a tight seal on packages. Thanks to the extra strength assured by the threaded filaments, filament tape is the best solution when it takes strap heavy goods: resistant to both tear and burst, this adhesive tape is perfect for stock goods or sending them in transit. PPM Industries has engineered a whole range of filament tapes for every need. Before discovering them in detail, let's explore the best uses of filament tapes and the best ways to maximize their usefulness increasing brand exposure.
Although the history of the filament tape is not well documented, experts claim that a Johnson And Johnson scientist, Cyrus W. Bemmels, devised this PSA utility-type solution for heavy-duty applications specifically. Today, filament tape is used mainly for all those packaging applications that require durability and strength. Filament tape is PSA tape (pressure-sensitive adhesive tape) that thanks to its embedded fiberglass filament is much stronger and suited to form a long-lasting bond. Today, filament tape is used mainly for all those packaging applications that require durability and strength. Filament tape is PSA tape (pressure-sensitive adhesive tape) that thanks to its embedded fiberglass filament is much stronger and suited to form a long-lasting bond. From the lightest and cheapest ones to the toughest products, filament tape can be used, according to the weight or size of the product. For particularly heavy applications, a special filament tape has been introduced with a cross-weave filament structure that further increases its holding properties.
PPM Industries to fulfil different needs and applications offers two types of filament tapes:
In both cases, these tapes are stronger than other sealing methods, such as glue or twine, representing a more economical alternative but equally effective than industrial packaging materials. The PPM filament tapes range includes three regular filament tapes and a cross weave tape for particularly difficult applications, in detail:
1008 Light Duty Mono Oriented Fiberglass Filament Tape is the entry-level product. This mono-oriented fiberglass filament reinforced tape is characterized by a bi-axially oriented polypropylene backing that provides good longitudinal tensile strength with very low elongation, and an aggressive solvent-free synthetic rubber resin adhesive with good holding power. Suitable for general bundling, reinforcing, strapping applications and transport securing.
1010 Medium Duty Mono Oriented Fiberglass Filament Tape is an upgraded version of PPM 1008. This filament adhesive tape features a three-layered polypropylene backing and a powerful hot melt adhesive that provides a strong hold on different surfaces and can be removed without breaking. 1010 filament adhesive tape is recommended for medium-duty packaging applications, pallet fastening and general reinforcement in the industrial sector.
1020 Heavy Duty Mono Oriented Fiberglass Filament Tape: the highest grade of the filament tape range. 1020 is a mono-oriented fiberglass reinforced filament tape designed for high-performance requirements consisting of a three-layered polypropylene backing and a fiberglass structure that runs longitudinally across it. This reinforced filament tape could be employed in the packaging sector and in the industrial field, in box reinforcing, shipping and palletizing.
1210 Heavy Duty Cross Weave Filament Tape is a bi-oriented fiberglass filament tape designed to guarantee high-performance and maximum load safety. The cross-weave structure of the glass yarn provides a continuous bi-directional hold of the tape surface. PPM 1210 is ideal for heavy-duty applications, especially when irregular objects are concerned.
To this point, we have illustrated the practical advantages of heavy-duty filament tape. But there is another aspect to consider to fully leverage the power of this tape. A customized filament tape with the company’s logo or design can provide a host of other benefits, such as:
Custom-printed filament tape has become a useful and cost-effective packaging solution as well as a clever marketing tool. Filament tape is just one of the different custom-made tape solutions you can order from us.
Reach out to our experts to discuss your project: we develop customized tape solutions which perfectly match the commercial objectives for your market, application and positioning.
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