Tape spec guide
Tape spec guide:
mic, width, yards, core
MOQ quoted by SKU
What to lock
Four numbers on every packing-tape PO
A roll that splits or lifts costs more than the tape. Put width, mic, yards, and core on the RFQ so converting matches the line, not a mixed trading lot.
Hot-melt adhesive is the carton default on corrugated. Acrylic is quoted when you need UV or a different open time. State the adhesive family with the film grade.
Lock the spec
Width
36 / 48 / 60 / 72 mm. 48 mm (5F) is the carton default.
Mic
Carton grade 50–55 mic. Call out if you need a different film.
Yards
100 / 200 / 300 / 500 yard finished rolls, or jumbo meters.
Core
3 mm, 4 mm, or 5 mm paper core. Thinner cores cost more and save cube.
Film
Why 50–55 mic is the carton default
Mic (micrometre) is film thickness. Lower mic looks cheaper on a quote and breaks on a fast taper. AeroTape quotes carton grades at 50–55 mic unless you specify another film for a known line.
Print, color, and warning-stripe SKUs use the same mic ladder unless the brief says otherwise. See OPP carton packing tape.
Spec FAQ
How do I choose packing tape thickness?
Carton-grade film is quoted at 50–55 mic. 38–43 mic rolls are more likely to split on a fast line. Freeze the spec on this tape spec guide before bulk.
What widths are standard?
36 mm (3F), 48 mm (5F), 60 mm (6F), and 72 mm (7F). 48 mm is the carton default. See OPP carton packing tape.
What core should I order?
Paper cores at 3 mm, 4 mm, or 5 mm. Thinner cores save cube; they cost more. State core on the RFQ.
How is length quoted?
Yards on the finished roll: 100, 200, 300, 500 are common. Jumbo logs are quoted by film meters, not finished yards.
OEM brand resources
Send a spec and get a carton-lot quote
Width, mic, yards, core, print, and volume. Typical reply within 24 hours on working days.