Picking Your Gummed Tape Dispenser: Manual vs. Electric

1.Efficiency: Electric models allow the shipping team to work faster.

2.Functionality: Electric models have more features than manual models.

3.Maintenance: Manual models are simpler, thus requiring less maintenance.

4.Power Supply: Obviously, your packing station must have a power source to use an electric tape dispenser.

Once you have considered these attributes, you can begin exploring the features of appropriate manual or electric tape dispensers.

Manual Tape Dispensers – KN166 and KN266 Series

If you decide to use a manual tape dispenser, your decision will be easier. We offer two manual models: the pull-type KN-166 and the manual KN-266.

KN-166 Cutter Operation:

Fill the Water Box: First, fill the water box with 4/5 of its capacity with water.

Load the Tape Roll: Unroll the water-activated kraft paper tape with the adhesive side facing down and the end facing forward into the tape compartment. Adjust the screw rod to the appropriate position according to the tape roll width to fix the tape roll.

Feed and Cut the Tape: Pass the front end of the tape through the channel between the pressure plate cutter and the water brush box. Press the top of the pressure plate cutter with your left hand and pull the front end of the tape with your right hand to the desired length. Then, gently lift up to complete the water activation and cutting of the tape.

KN-266 Cutter Operation:

Water System Filling: Remove the water tank from the device, fill it with 4/5 of its capacity with water, and reinstall it. Wait for the water in the tank to automatically flow into the water trough to the appropriate height.

Load the Tape Roll: Open the front and rear covers of the device and temporarily remove the pressure plate from under the drive pressure roller. Unroll the water-activated kraft paper tape with the adhesive side down and place it on the two rollers in the tape compartment. Pull the tape end back through the feed compartment guide roller with the adhesive side down, and place it under the pressure roller. Finally, reinstall the pressure plate.

Adjust the Water Pressure Plate Weight: Ensure the two brushes are wet and parallel to the exit plate. If using reinforced water-activated kraft paper tape, install the water pressure plate weight (initially fixed to the bottom plate on one side of the tape outlet) into the cylinder on the water pressure plate to ensure even wetting. For non-reinforced tape, determine if the weight is needed based on tape thickness for optimal wetting.

Set Cutting Length and Start Cutting: Determine the desired tape length, refer to the values on the length dial, and gently pull up the length clamp spring to move it to the specific length position. Quickly pull the handle on the length dial forward to the position of the length clamp spring and release to complete a preset length cut.

By following these detailed steps, you can efficiently use the manual tape dispensers KN-166 and KN-266 for your packaging needs.

Electric Gummed Tape Dispensers – KN366 SeriesIf you decide to use an electric tape dispenser, your decision will be easier. We offer four models in the 366 series: the standard heated KN-366H, the UL-certified KN-366HP, the powered KN-366BHP, and the KN-366HL, which can use larger tape rolls.

366 Series Electric Tape Dispensers

These devices are primarily used as specialized electric tools for sealing boxes with water-activated kraft paper tape. They can quickly complete the two actions of wetting and cutting the tape to a set length in one go, greatly improving sealing efficiency and promoting the use of water-activated kraft paper tape as an eco-friendly option in packaging. Compared to other similar devices, the 366 series has the following major advantages:

Smart Sensing Cutter:

This globally pioneering smart sensing cutter features an intelligent CNC interface and offers both manual button cutting mode and smart sensing & automatic cutting mode. In the smart sensing & automatic cutting mode, you can choose between sensing cutting or automatic cutting.

Wide Voltage Compatibility:

It can automatically switch between AC100V~240V, making it suitable for international voltage standards.

Multiple Cutting Lengths:

In manual mode, you can set 12 different cutting lengths to meet various sealing needs, reducing the frequency of specification changes and downtime.

Built-in Battery (KN-366BHP):

The KN-366BHP model includes a high-performance, large-capacity lithium battery, allowing it to operate normally even without a power source or during temporary power outages, with a maximum working time of up to 8 hours

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Large Tape Compartment (KN-366HL):

It features a large tape compartment structure, accommodating tape rolls with a diameter ≤ 300mm, and is compatible with three different tape core sizes: 38mm, 48mm, and 76mm.

Adjustable Wetting Pressure Plate Weight:

Equipped with a movable wetting pressure plate weight (initially fixed to the base plate on one side of the tape outlet), allowing users to adjust the tape's wetting uniformity based on the thickness of the water-activated kraft paper tape used. It is suitable for both reinforced and non-reinforced water-activated kraft paper tapes.

Summary

This series of cutters is safe, efficient, convenient, and eco-friendly, featuring leading-edge design and user-friendliness. It is currently the world's leading water-activated kraft paper tape cutter, aiming to provide you with a unique user experience.

Options for Various Shipping Environments

No matter what items you are shipping and how often, there is a tape dispenser suitable for you. The complete list of manual and electric dispensers can be found on our website.