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Contributing to sustainability – our packaging tape assortment

Whether for a light or heavy carton, traveling a short distance by rail, or taking a long journey by ship, our range of packaging tapes meets all the requirements of modern logistics. But that is not all: As one of the market leaders for packaging tapes, we are well aware of the big contribution that we can make to the environment when developing new products. And this is reflected in our new range of packaging tapes with sustainable aspects.

Meeting a highly dynamic market

The debate around packaging pollution has grown significantly in recent years. Increasing concern from regulatory bodies and from the public are currently leading to major changes – in both industrial and consumer packaging. Packaging tapes are also being discussed as a crucial part of the packaging solution, with calls for innovative solutions.

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Your packaging tape partner

Secure packaging is the primary requirement to ensure a product reaches its destination intact. tesa® packaging tapes are the result of decades of experience in the secure sealing of cartons. They have proven their worth millions of times over as a safe solution, under a huge range of different conditions, for the transportation of goods. By incorporating sustainability into its corporate strategy and setting up guidelines, tesa is moving towards a more sustainable future and is investing into R&D to support our customers with more sustainable state-of-the-art adhesive tapes. 

Our five safe bet paper tapes

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01tesa® 60408

Bio-based paper packaging tape

Product composition

  • Very strong kraft paper backing
  • High tack natural rubber adhesive with reliable adhesion

Sustainability aspects

  • 92% bio-based carbon content in total product certified by DIN CERTCO
  • Made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
  • Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (78/100)

Product application

  • For mediumweight cartons up to 20 kg
  • Suitable for manual and automatic applications
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02tesa® 4513

Superior paper packaging tape

Product composition

  • Very strong adhesion and high initial tack
  • Good resistance to shock impacts
  • Strong kraft paper backing

Sustainability aspects

  • Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
  • Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)

Product application​​

  • Ideal for the sealing of cardboard boxes up to 15 kg
  • Suitable for manual and automatic applications
tesa® 4713 CST with Paper from Sustainable Sources

03tesa® 4713

Standard paper packaging tape

Product composition

  • Crepe paper backing
  • Natural rubber adhesive with reliable adhesion

Sustainability aspects

  • Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
  • Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (100/100)

Product application

  • For lightweight cartons and envelopes up to 10 kg
  • Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers
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04tesa® 60013

Self-adhesive reinforced paper tape

Product composition

  • Excellent adhesion and aggressive tack
  • High tensile strength
  • Paper backing reinforced with fiberglass scrim

Sustainability aspects

  • ​Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (75/100)
  • Solvent-free production process

​Product application​​

  • Suitable for heavy-duty packaging applications (>25 kg)
  • Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers
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05tesa® 4313 PV10 and PV12

Premium paper packaging tape

Product composition

  • Very strong adhesion and high initial tack
  • Highly resistant to shock impacts

Sustainability aspects

  • Paper backing made with paper from well-managed certified forests and other controlled sources
  • Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE Method 12 (83/100)

Product application​​

  • Ideal for sealing of light- and mediumweight cartons (max. 15 kg for PV10 – max. 20 kg for PV12) 
  • Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers

Facts & figures

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Backing materialCertified paperCertified paperCertified paperReinforced paperCertified paperCertified paper
Total thickness [μm]125105125210107125
Type of adhesiveNatural rubberSynthetic rubberNatural rubberSynthetic rubberSynthetic rubberSynthetic rubber
Adhesion to steel [N/cm]2.88.52.8>117.59.5
Tensile strength [N/cm]6070301256060
Elongation at break8%3%10%6%6%6%
ColorBrownBrownBrown, whiteBrownBrown, whiteBrown, white
PrintabilityYesYesYesNoYesYes

Innovative more sustainable filmic tapes

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01tesa® 60416

Silent recycled polyester packaging tape​

Product composition

  • Smooth, silent unwinding
  • Strong, tear and puncture resistant PET backing
  • Humiditiy and temperature resistance
  • Versatile water based acrylic adhesive

Sustainable aspects

  • 55% total recycled content
  • Backing made with 90% recycled PET from post consumer waste
  • Recycling friendly adhesive does not disturb the paper recycling process (Ingede method 12)
  • Solvent-free production process

Product application

  • Carton sealing for medium weight cartons up to 30 kg
  • Ideal for manual application in e-commerce, logistics and manufacturing industry where silent unwinding is needed
  • Suitable for sealing cartons with dangerous goods
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02tesa® 60418

Thin recycled PET packaging tape

Product composition

  • Very thin and conformable product
  • Tacky synthetic rubber adhesive
  • Easy unwinding

Sustainability aspects

  • More than 85% recycled PET content in backing
  • Solvent free production process

​Product application

  • For light- and mediumweight cartons up to 25 kg
  • Ideal for high volume applications

Facts & figures

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Backing materialPCR PET (90%)PCR PET (85%)
Total thickness [μm]4236
Type of adhesiveWaterbased acrylicSynthetic rubber
Adhesion to steel [N/cm]3.06.0
Tensile strength [N/cm]4538
Elongation at break100%120%
Colortransparent, white, brownbrown, white, translucent
PrintabilityYesNo
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01tesa® 6300 Economy

Product description

The tesa® 6300 Economy is a good value hand dispenser for professional sealing of all kind of tesa® packaging tapes in packaging and production areas.

Product features

  • For packaging tapes with 3” core and up to 50mm width.
  • The dispenser has a tension control so that even easy unwinding tesa® tapes can be used without difficulty.
  • The blade can be covered to prevent injuries.
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02tesa® 6400 Comfort

Product description

The tesa® 6400 Comfort is a professional, robust hand dispenser permitting a fast and more comfortable carton sealing with all tesa® packaging tapes in a multitude of industrial applications.

Product features

  • Professional hand dispenser for 3 inch core rolls up to 50mm width.
  • Soft, gummed handle for a comfortable, secure grip.
  • Equipped with push flap and retractable blade to prevent injuries and enable a fast application process.
  • The dispenser has a tension control so that even easy unwinding tesa® tapes can be used without difficulty.
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03tesa® 56402 Premium

Product description

The tesa® 56402 Premium is a professional hand dispenser fitting enhanced requirements while applicating tesa® packaging tapes in industrial environments.

Product features

  • Very robust professional hand dispenser for our packaging tapes.
  • Two rubber contact rollers and trigger on the handle for cutting the tape.
  • Soft, gummed handle for a comfortable, secure grip.
  • Equipped with a tilted, hidden blade to prevent injuries.
  • The dispenser has a tension control so that even easy unwinding tesa® tapes can be used without difficulty.
  • Also available for tape roll widths 25mm (6005) and 75mm (6075).

Facts & figures

tesa® 6300 Economytesa® 6400 Comforttesa® 56402 Premium
Weight [g]350610665
Core width ["]333
Roll width [mm]505050
Optional width [mm]--25, 75
Max. roll diameter [mm]120130170
Retractable bladenoyesyes
Tilted bladenonoyes
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