How to seal e-commerce boxes?

Sending packages with safe packaging so that they reach the end customers without suffering deterioration or damage is one of the aspects that most concern companies dedicated to e-commerce. Online shoppers are increasingly demanding, not only do they want to receive their order in perfect condition, but they also value other aspects such as the presentation of the package, its design or its degree of sustainability. Offering a quality experience is essential to guarantee customer satisfaction and, in this way, boost our business.

Knowing the sealing systems and choosing the most appropriate one becomes one of the key factors in ensuring a good grip so that our products arrive safe and sound at their destination. Let's see it in detail.

How to choose the right locking system?

The strength and durability offered by different seals vary. Therefore, before deciding on a sealing system for boxes, it is important to consider several aspects such as:

• The product to be packed: whether it is fragile, heavy, small, large, its shape, quantities, etc.
• The type of box that has been chosen based on the characteristics of the item to be packed.
• The mode and time of transport: if the box will be exposed to temperature or humidity variations, if it is a long or short trip, etc.

Once these considerations are clear, we can proceed to choose the closure that best suits our box: strapping, staples or adhesive tapes, the latter being the most common in e-commerce. There is currently a wide variety of adhesive tapes that meet the protection requirements of each packaging and are fully customizable with the printing of logos or identifying messages, which contributes to project a positive brand image and improve the user experience.

Controlpack sealing machines

Manual case sealing can be a difficult task and can sometimes lead to undesirable results. Case sealers are an effective, fast and simple solution to ensure a safe and proper closure with maximum protection. At Controlpack we have a large catalog of sealing machines that adapt to the specific conditions of each sector or business model. We highlight some of them:

• Sealing machine Robotape 50 TBD INOX: with manual adjustment of the height and width of the box, it has motorized belt conveyors and performs a quality sealing both at the top and at the bottom. As it is made of stainless steel, it is perfect for stores that belong to the food sector.

• Case sealer Robotape 50 ME LHRobotape 50 ME LH: designed for low height boxes, up to a minimum of 40 mm, it seals the top and bottom of the box and has a manual height and width regulator.

• ROBOTAPE CFA T50/T75 automatic self-dimensioning case sealerThe case sealer: compatible with various case formats, it is able to detect the case dimensions and perform both the flap sealing and the top and bottom sealing in a fully automatic way. With a production capacity of 8 cartons per minute.

At Controlpack we carry out audits tailored to the needs of our customers to offer the most suitable packaging solutions for each case. If you want to know more about our sealing systems and sealing machines, and the impact of incorporating them in your business, please contact usA team of experts will provide you with all the information you request, we look forward to hearing from you!