tesa packaging tape brings food storage in from the cold

Jul 07, 2019 Warehousing Ireland News, Product Launch Comments Off on tesa packaging tape brings food storage in from the cold

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Secure protection for packaging in optimum temperature environments is of vital importance to manufacturers. If left unprotected in a hot or cold environment, perishable goods are at risk of becoming infected by harmful bacteria and substances. With dairy products, for example, an unsealed box or lapse in temperature regulation could play a significant factor on freshness and quality.

With a strong adhesive backing of PP film, a natural rubber adhesive and a tensile strength of 43 N/cm, tesa 4089 maintains the stable sealing of boxes in warehouse and cold-storage depots in temperatures ranging from -40 to +40°C. These tapes provide a consistent and reliable bond via manual or automatic application, guaranteeing appropriate protection for temperature sensitive products such as frozen and chilled food items.

General purpose tapes are susceptible to popping or cracking in harsh conditions, causing boxes to open and contents to become exposed to storage conditions. Selecting the correct tape eliminates the possibility of environmental performance failure and represents a considerable long-term financial saving.

Furthermore, businesses across the UK are becoming more conscious towards process optimisation with the aim of cutting down on wastage. Products that are spoilt due to tape failure may only be a small contributing factor to overall company waste, but over time the products saved in this area can represent a significant impact. Using the correct and appropriate tape will ensure every product stored will convert into a product that can be sold.

Jeremy Smith, Trade Marketing Manager, tesa UK, says “General Purpose masking tapes will always be affected by conditions as they are not designed to perform in specific environments. tesa Professional 4089 is a temperature resistant tape designed with this in mind and is the perfect companion for manufacturers looking for an innovative solution that remains suitable when conditions are extreme, varied or unpredictable”.

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