Packaging Tapes
HP 232® Cold Environment, Production Grade Hot Melt Packaging Tape
Cold environment, production grade hot melt packaging tape for sealing medium-weight cartons in cold temperature environments, such as food processing and packaging facilities, as well as in cold weather moving/storage and unheated warehouses in cold climates. Engineered to deliver an instant, permanent bond to cartons, HP 232® is recommended for use in manual and automated industrial carton sealing applications in subfreezing temperatures ranging from 20 F to 75 F.
Features & Applications
Specifications
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Construction
Backing: 30 micron cast biaxially oriented polypropylene film
Adhesive: Synthetic rubber/resin hot melt adhesive
Liner: NA
Properties & Technical Data
Product Nomenclature: HP 232
Property | Standard | Metric |
---|---|---|
Adhesion to Stainless Steel | 30 oz/in width | 3.28 N/10 mm |
Application Temperature Range | 20 F to 75 F | -7 C to 24 C |
Elongation | 150% | 150% |
Holding Power to Fiberboard | 10,000 minutes | 10,000 minutes |
Service Temperature Range | -20 F to 100 F | -29 C to 38 C |
Tensile Strength - Longitudinal Direction | 27 lbs/in width | 47.3 N/10 mm |
Tensile Strength - Transverse Direction | 44 lbs/in width | 77.1 N/10 mm |
Thickness | 1.9 mils | 0.048 mm |

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Sizes & Colors
Colors Available:
Lengths Available: 109.3 yd, 100 yd, 1500 yd
Widths Available: 1.88 in, 2.08 in, 2.83 in
Sizes and colors disclaimer: Lead times may apply. Please contact Shurtape customer service for information related to stock and non-stock sizes and colors.
Storage & Usage Conditions
Tape should be stored in its original packaging in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and should be used within 12 months of date of shipment. Surfaces to which tape is applied should be clean, dry and free of grease, oil or other contaminants.
Applicable Standards
CID A-A-1684C
FDA Indirect Contact CFR 21, 175.105
FDA Indirect Contact CFR 21, 175.105
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