Kraft Colored Masking Tape
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High Temp Tapes Company is a manufacturer of kraft colored masking tape for carton labeling, warehouse color identification, and short-term packaging marking. Built with kraft paper backing, a colored paper surface, and pressure-sensitive adhesive, this tape helps packing teams mark cartons quickly without changing printed labels. It tears by hand, accepts marker writing, and can be checked for low residue removal after short indoor use on suitable carton surfaces.
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Technical Data Sheet
Item | Typical Value |
Product type | Kraft colored paper masking tape |
Backing material | Kraft paper backing or colored crepe paper backing |
Surface finish | Writable colored paper surface |
Adhesive system | Rubber based pressure-sensitive adhesive |
Total thickness | 125-150 um typical, 100-180 um customizable |
Common width | 18mm, 24mm, 36mm, 48mm, 72mm |
Width tolerance | +/-0.5mm for standard slit rolls |
Common length | 30m, 50m, 54.8m, custom length available |
Peel adhesion | 5.5-7.5 N/25mm reference |
Tensile strength | 60-80 N/25mm reference |
Elongation at break | 8%-15% reference |
Holding power | 4-12 hours reference on clean steel |
Short-term temperature resistance | 60C-80C reference |
Hand tearability | Clean hand tear across standard widths |
Writing performance | Marker readable on dry colored paper surface |
Removal behavior | Low residue under short-term indoor use |
Suggested carton test | 24-hour adhesion, edge lift, and marker readability check |
Storage condition | 20C-30C, 50%-70% RH, away from direct sunlight |
Key Benefits
- Supports packaging color coding without changing printed carton design.
- 125-150 um typical thickness gives a firm paper feel for hand application.
- Colored paper surface stands out clearly on brown kraft cartons.
- Writable surface accepts marker notes for batch, date, QC, or zone codes.
- Hand tearable paper tape reduces the need for knives at packing benches.
- Medium adhesion supports temporary holding and short-term masking.
- Low residue removal helps reduce carton surface damage after short use.
- Multiple colors help separate warehouse areas, product groups, or shipment stages.
- Width and color options fit different carton sizes and packing bench layouts.
- Sample testing helps confirm adhesion level before regular packaging use.
Applications
Carton labeling during packing, sorting, and repacking.
Warehouse color identification for zones, shelves, and pallet groups.
Color marks for order priority, QC status, or shipment batches.
Temporary marks on kraft cartons, corrugated boxes, and inner packs.
Short-term masking on compatible paper, board, and packaging surfaces.
Bag locking and light-weight packaging where easy hand tear is needed.
Marking bins and shelves for internal workflow separation.
Temporary holding during inspection, counting, or rework handling.
Color coded carton marking for similar boxes in the same storage area.
Sample identification before cartons enter final packing or dispatch flow.
What Should Be Checked Before Using Kraft Colored Masking Tape On Cartons?
Before using kraft colored masking tape on cartons, packaging teams should check the carton surface, writing visibility, and removal behavior under real warehouse conditions. A recycled carton with paper dust may need a stronger adhesive than a clean new corrugated box, while a coated mailer may require a lower tack grade to reduce surface damage. A useful test is to write a batch number on the colored surface, apply the tape across a carton flap or side panel, and check edge lift after 24 hours. If the tape is used for temporary carton labeling, it should stay readable, tear cleanly by hand, and remove with low residue during short-term handling.
Product Overview
Kraft colored masking tape is made for packing benches, carton handling areas, and warehouse sorting work where a clear color mark is faster than changing labels for every short run. It works as colored paper masking tape for temporary carton marks, pallet group identification, storage bin notes, and internal packaging flow control.
The kraft paper backing gives the roll a firm paper feel but still allows easy hand tearing during daily packing work. The colored paper surface helps workers see order groups, QC status, picking zones, repacking notes, or shipment priority without opening the carton. When batch numbers, dates, SKU groups, destination codes, or inspection notes need to be added directly on the tape, it can also work as writable carton labeling tape.
For regular carton use, adhesion should be strong enough to stay in place during handling but not so aggressive that it damages the carton surface during removal. A reference peel adhesion range of 5.5-7.5 N/25mm is suitable for medium temporary bonding, while standard slit rolls can be controlled around +/-0.5mm width tolerance for stable application at packing stations. Marker writing should stay readable after application, with no quick curling, heavy ink smear, or early edge lift under normal indoor handling.
Carton surfaces are not always the same. Recycled kraft cartons, dusty corrugated boxes, coated mailers, and stretch-wrapped pallet loads can all give different adhesion results. Before regular use, we recommend a 24-hour carton adhesion check, marker readability check, edge lift observation, and low residue removal check on the actual packaging surface. This tape is intended for temporary marking, short-term masking, and color identification, not permanent heavy-duty carton sealing, long outdoor exposure, or high-temperature automotive bake masking.
How Can Colored Paper Tape Improve Warehouse Sorting?
A colored paper tape can turn ordinary cartons into quicker visual checkpoints during sorting, inspection, and repacking. One color can show urgent orders, another can mark cartons waiting for QC, and another can identify a destination zone or repacking instruction. For warehouse color identification tape, color consistency should be checked under actual warehouse lighting so red, yellow, blue, green, black, and white remain easy to tell apart when cartons are stacked, wrapped, or moved on pallets. Because the surface can be written on and the backing tears cleanly by hand, workers can apply a clear mark at the packing station without stopping to find a cutter or print another label.
FAQ
Can this tape be written on?
Yes. The colored paper surface can be written on with common marker pens. A marker readability check is recommended before regular use.
Is it suitable for permanent carton sealing?
No. It is mainly for carton labeling, color identification, temporary marking, and short-term masking, not heavy-duty permanent sealing.
Will it leave residue after removal?
It is designed for low residue short-term use, but results depend on carton surface, pressure, storage time, temperature, and removal timing.
Can the color and size be customized?
Yes. Width, length, color, paper backing, and adhesive level can be adjusted according to carton labeling and warehouse identification needs.