Additional Info
Tape application is best accomplished at room temperature. Once applied tesa® 60418 performs well throughout the normal temperature range in typical shipping and storage conditions.
tesa® 60418
Thin recycled PET packaging tape with synthetic rubber adhesive
Sustainable Aspects
- 60% total recycled content
- Solvent free production
- Recyling friendly adhesive does not disturb the paper recycling process
- For cartons up to 25 kg
- Tear resistant backing yet thin and conformable
- Ideal for automated packaging processes
Product description
tesa® 60418 is a more sustainable carton sealing tape for light and medium weight cartons with a total recycled content of 60%.
tesa® 60418 is composed of a tacky synthetic rubber hotmelt adhesive and a very thin polyester backing, which is made up of 85% recycled post-consumer waste. Due to the superior backing material properties tesa® 60418 is both thin and conformable – yet tear-resistant. It features a low unwinding force and a very good immediate closing performance making it ideal for automated process.
tesa 60418 is an excellent choice for high volume packaging applications, where both efficiency and sustainability are crucial factors.
Product details and specifications
Product Features
- For cartons up to 25 kg
- Tear resistant backing yet thin and conformable
- Ideal for automated packaging processes
- Easy unwinding
- Less roll changes due to higher roll length
Application Fields
- Carton sealing for light and medium cartons
- Manual and automated application with long machine rolls
Sustainable Aspects
- 60% total recycled content
- Solvent free production
- Recyling friendly adhesive does not disturb the paper recycling process
| Adhesive Type | synthetic rubber |
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| Backing material | PET |
| Total thickness | 36 µm |
| Elongation at break | 120 % |
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| Tensile strength | 38 N/cm |
| Solvent free | yes |
| Printability | no |
| Suitable for deep freezing | no |
| Packaging Weight | Up to 25 kg |
| Hand tearability | no |
| Transport Information | Temperature 0-35°C |
| Silent unwinding | no |
| Automatic application | yes |
| Suitable for dangerous goods | no |
| Adhesion to Steel | 6 N/cm |
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Certificates
- Tested according to INGEDE method 12 at an independant institute.
- Recycled content certified by an independant institute according to UNI EN ISO 14021:2021
tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.
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Last updated on Apr 16, 2024