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BOPP self adhesive tape specifications define the backing, adhesive system, thickness, adhesion, holding force, tensile behavior, roll condition, and environmental limits of carton-sealing tape. The values below are reference or project-confirmed data, not universal limits. Compare results only when the test method, substrate, pressure, dwell, and conditioning match. Sample testing on the intended carton and equipment is recommended before use.
BOPP Self Adhesive Tape Specifications
Where These Measurements Apply
This reference covers self-wound BOPP tape for carton sealing. It excludes masking, double-sided, surface-protection, and master-roll converting data. Review
clear BOPP carton-sealing tape grades
for finished formats.
Layer Build-Up Behind the Reported Data
The tape combines release-treated BOPP backing, adhesive, and a core. Total thickness includes film and adhesive; it does not predict adhesion.
Reported Properties: Main Technical Data Sheet
| Item | Typical Value / Reference Range | Test Method or Condition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | BOPP backing + confirmed adhesive | Material identification | Compare like adhesive systems. |
| Thickness | Project-confirmed; um | ASTM D3652 or equivalent | Report film and total. |
| Peel adhesion | Project-confirmed; N/25 mm | Defined 180-degree peel | State panel, pressure, dwell, speed. |
| Initial tack | Project-confirmed | Loop or rolling-ball test | Do not mix methods. |
| Holding power | Project-confirmed | Static shear; stated load | Report time and failure mode. |
| Tensile / elongation | Project-confirmed | Machine-direction tensile test | State width and edge condition. |
| Dimensions / roll | Project-confirmed | Gauge, counter, plug gauge, visual check | Include width, length, core, telescope. |
| Temperature / storage | Grade-dependent | Agreed conditioning | Separate application and service limits. |
Comparable Results: Test Methods and Conditions
| Test Item | What It Checks | Suggested Method or Reference | Why It Matters | When To Request It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Finished caliper | ASTM D3652 or equivalent | Checks consistency. | Each approved grade. |
| Peel / tack | Removal force and early grab | ISO 29862 plus agreed tack method | Separates peel from wet-out. | New surface or fast application. |
| Static shear | Sliding under load | ISO 29863 or equivalent | Checks cohesion. | Loaded cartons or warm storage. |
| Tensile / elongation | Break force and stretch | ISO 29864 or equivalent | Shows tear and cut-off risk. | Machine use or high flap stress. |
| Carton / equipment trial | Seam and unwind behavior | Controlled internal trial | Connects data to use. | New carton, roll, tape head, or speed. |
Reading the Property Set as One System
Peel, tack, and shear describe separate loads. Read tensile strength with elongation and edge quality. Application temperature covers bonding; service temperature covers exposure.
Surface and Equipment Boundary Map
Validate on corrugated fiberboard. Recycled linerboard, coatings, dust, moisture, load, and flap rebound can change results. For machines, check core fit, unwind, blade, speed, pressure, and operator method.
The 24 h, 72 h and 7-Day Approval Protocol
Condition tape and surface together, remove contamination, and apply without stretching. Inspect after 24 h, 72 h, and, when relevant, 7 days. Record edge lift, adhesive trace, shadow, gloss change, bubbles, tearing, residue, coating lift, and fiber tear.
Failure Signatures: Common Data Mismatch and Failure Risk
| Data Point | If Too Low | If Too High | Risk in Application | Check Before Full Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhesion / tack | Edge lift or slow wet-out | Fiber tear or premature grab | Weak closure or trapped air | Actual surface and dwell. |
| Static shear | Adhesive sliding | Stiff response | Seam movement | Loaded-carton dwell. |
| Tensile / elongation | Film break | Excess stretch or hard cut | Stoppage or recoil | Dispenser or tape-head trial. |
| Unwind / roll quality | Loose control | High machine load | Tracking error or film break | Intended speed and roll diameter. |
| Temperature / storage | Poor wet-out or brittleness | Adhesive softening | Lift, transfer, or core distortion | Conditioned hot-cold trial. |
Preserving the Tested State Before Use
Store rolls dry, shaded, and packaged. Sunlight, humidity, storage, vibration, damage, or stacking pressure may change unwind and adhesion. Equilibrate hot or cold rolls before use.
Technical Cross-References
Use
48mm clear BOPP tape
as a roll trial reference.
See
BOPP jumbo roll converting requirements
for master-roll controls.
Review
adhesive tape production and converting capabilities
for process context.
Questions Raised During Specification Review
What belongs in BOPP self adhesive tape specifications?
Construction, thickness, adhesion, tensile behavior, dimensions, limits, storage, methods, and data status.
Is a typical value guaranteed?
No. A confirmed limit needs a method, tolerance, sampling, and acceptance rule.
Why can peel values differ?
Substrate, angle, speed, pressure, dwell, conditioning, and width may differ.
Why test actual samples?
Laboratory data cannot reproduce surfaces, loads, routes, equipment settings, or operator methods.