RS03 RipStop is a new high-tensile-strength polypropylene-based film designed for box-reinforcement tape applications. The tapes are used to reinforce die-cut box handles, and can be integrated into the sides of corrugated and paperboard boxes to reinforce them. RS03 exhibits excellent tear resistance in the transverse direction (TD or cross-machine) and high tensile-strength in the machine direction (MD).
RS03 replaces traditional polyester- and fibreglass-filament-based tapes that are primarily in use in the market today. Boxes and box handles reinforced with RS03 provide the end user and consumer with a secure, sturdy construction. Box applications include beverage cases, corrugated bulk bins and moving and storage boxes.
In addition, RS03 offers the reinforcement tape market important source-reduction benefits. It weighs less than fibreglass and polyester filament materials, so less material is needed for producing tape. When RS03 is integrated into the sides of boxes, that reinforcement may allow end users to transition to a box with a lower total board weight. The reduction in the amount of tape, paper, and corrugated materials is good for the environment. RS03 can be customised to meet customers’ tensile-strength requirements and is available in custom colours.
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