PrimeTac 501 2″ x 110yd Clear Carton Sealing Tape

Primetac

PrimeTac 501 is the workhorse carton sealing tape for shipping out finished goods. Clear, 2″ wide × 110 yards, 1.8 mil BOPP film with an aggressive solvent natural rubber adhesive that sticks to corrugated even in cold, dusty, or temperature-extreme warehouses. FDA-compliant for indirect food packaging. The economy tier of PrimeTac’s 500 series — built for high-volume shipping rooms that close a lot of boxes.

2″ × 110 Yards

The standard 2″ width fits any common handheld tape gun and is the everyday default for sealing apparel cartons.

Clear BOPP Film

1.8 mil clear polypropylene — keeps printed labels, branding, and warnings fully visible.

Aggressive Adhesive

Solvent natural rubber — among the most aggressive carton-sealing adhesives available.

FDA-Compliant

Conforms to FDA requirements for indirect food packaging (CFR Title 21, §175.105).

Cold & Dust Tolerant

Built for cold, moist, and dusty warehouse environments where lesser tapes fail.

Single Roll or Case of 36

Buy a roll to try, or a case of 36 to keep your shipping bench stocked.

Need a different width? The 501 is also available in 3″ × 110yd (case of 24).

Shipping department, not the press room. The 501 is a packing/carton sealing tape for closing finished-goods shipments. For screen-tape work (mesh blockout, frame masking), see our screen-printing tape lineup.

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Description

PrimeTac 501 Clear Carton Sealing Tape — 2″ × 110 Yards

Every screen-print shop ends the day at the shipping bench, sealing boxes of finished T-shirts, hoodies, and bulk orders to send out to customers. PrimeTac 501 is the carton-sealing tape that holds those boxes together — built for the warehouse, not the press room. A 1.8 mil clear BOPP film with an aggressive solvent natural rubber adhesive that grips corrugated immediately and holds through cold trucks, dusty docks, and rough handling. The economy tier of PrimeTac’s 500 series — strong enough for high-volume shipping rooms, priced for shops that close a lot of boxes per shift.

2″ wide × 110 yards · 1.8 mil clear BOPP film · solvent natural rubber adhesive · FDA-compliant for indirect food packaging · works with hand applicators & automatic case sealers · available as a single roll or a full case of 36.

Why the 2″ Width?

The 2″ width is the everyday standard for carton sealing — it fits any common handheld tape gun, runs through automatic case sealers, and is the right choice for most apparel and merchandise shipments. For heavier loads, bulk-pallet boxes, or fragile/large cartons that need wider seal coverage, step up to the 3″ × 110yd version.

Aggressive Solvent Rubber Adhesive

Per PrimeTac, the 500-series solvent natural rubber is among the most aggressive carton-sealing adhesives available. Immediate grip on corrugated fiberboard, strong holding through transit, and reliable seals on recycled-content boxes where lower-grade tapes lift.

Cold & Dust Tolerant

Per the manufacturer: handles “cold, moist environments, dusty warehouses, and temperature extremes.” If your boxes go straight from a 70°F shop into a cold UPS truck, this is the right tape — it won’t crack-release on the dock.

Clear BOPP Backing

1.8 mil biaxially-oriented polypropylene — strong, tear-resistant, and crystal clear. Keeps printed labels, shipping addresses, fragile warnings, and your brand box printing fully visible through the seal.

FDA-Compliant

Per PrimeTac, the 500-series natural rubber tapes conform to FDA requirements for indirect food packaging (CFR Title 21, §175.105). Useful if you ship apparel into food-service or food-handling environments.

Hand & Machine Compatible

Works in standard 2″ handheld carton-sealer guns and feeds reliably through automatic case sealers. Quiet unwind keeps the packing bench from sounding like a strip-rip every box.

Economy of the 500 Series

The 501 is the entry-tier of PrimeTac’s natural rubber lineup. Step up to the 520 (2.0 mil), 540 (2.4 mil), or 560 (2.9 mil) for heavier loads, but for everyday apparel shipping the 501 is the cost-effective default.

Why a Screen-Print Shop Needs Good Carton Tape

Print quality wins the order — but cheap shipping tape loses the reorder. A burst-open box, a dirty seal that won’t stick, or a roll that won’t unwind smoothly on a busy Friday at the shipping bench all cost time and customer goodwill. Common screen-shop use cases for the 501:

Sealing finished T-shirt orders — apparel and bulk wholesale shipments going out to customers.
Re-shipping supply orders — closing returned/exchanged boxes you’re sending back to vendors.
Bundling and palletizing — securing multi-box freight shipments for LTL or UPS Ground.
Cold-truck transit — orders that move through unheated trailers or sit on cold docks overnight.
Branded-box workflows — clear film lets your printed box artwork show through, not get hidden by tape.

Choose Your Width

The 501 is available in both 2″ and 3″ widths. Same film, same adhesive — the difference is coverage per pass.

Width	Case Pack	Best For
PrimeTac 501 — 2″ × 110yd (this tape)	36 rolls	Standard apparel cartons, everyday T-shirt orders, hand-gun sealing
PrimeTac 501 — 3″ × 110yd	24 rolls	Heavier loads, large/fragile cartons, single-pass coverage

PrimeTac 500-Series at a Glance

All four 500-series tapes share the same solvent natural rubber chemistry. The difference is film thickness — heavier mil = stronger seal for heavier loads or rougher handling.

Tape	Thickness	Best For
PrimeTac 501 (this tape)	1.8 mil	Standard apparel cartons, T-shirt orders, everyday shipping
PrimeTac 520	2.0 mil	Slightly heavier seal — moderate loads & longer transit
PrimeTac 540	2.4 mil	Heavier cartons, bulk apparel pallets
PrimeTac 560	2.9 mil	Heavy-duty: ink buckets, equipment shipments, rough transit

How to Get the Best Seal

📐 Use the H-Seal

Standard carton seal: one strip across the center seam, then one across each end flap, forming an “H.” For heavier boxes, double-tape the center strip.

🧹 Keep Boxes Clean

Even an aggressive adhesive fails on dust, ink residue, or shop debris. Wipe off the flap surface before sealing if your packing bench is near the printing area.

🔫 Use a Tape Gun

A standard 2″ handheld carton sealer (tape gun) cuts cleanly, applies pressure evenly, and runs faster than hand-tearing. Fits any standard 2″ × 110yd roll.

📦 Store Cool, Use Fresh

Store rolls in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight, with the wound edge protected. Cycle through stock first-in/first-out for best performance.

Why Order from River City Supply?

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Single Roll or Case

Buy one roll or a full case of 36 — whatever your shipping bench needs.

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Orders before 3:30 PM CT ship same-day from San Antonio.

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Stock production supplies and shipping supplies from one source — fewer POs, faster reorders.

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Founded 2008 — serving screen printers nationwide.

Technical Specifications

PrimeTac 501 (2″ × 110 yd, Clear) — Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Name	PrimeTac 501 Clear Carton Sealing Tape
Manufacturer	Primetac Corp.
Series	500-Series Natural Rubber (entry tier)
Width	2 inches (48 mm)
Length	110 yards per roll (100 m)
Total Thickness	1.8 mil (46 micron)
Backing	BOPP (biaxially-oriented polypropylene) film
Adhesive	Solvent natural rubber
Color	Clear
Grade	Economy / standard carton sealing
Application	Carton sealing / case sealing — corrugated & recycled-content boxes
Best Use Conditions	Cold storage, moist environments, dusty warehouses, temperature extremes
Dispenser Compatibility	Standard 2″ handheld tape gun & automatic case sealers
FDA Status	Conforms to FDA requirements for indirect food packaging — CFR Title 21, §175.105 (per manufacturer)
Case Pack	36 rolls per case
Sold As	Single roll or full case of 36
Storage	Cool, dry area away from direct sunlight; rotate stock FIFO
Also Available In	PrimeTac 501 — 3″ × 110yd (case of 24)

Specifications compiled from PrimeTac/Adherex distributor data. Physical properties are typical values, not specifications. Lot-to-lot variation is normal — confirm critical specs with us before specifying for a demanding application.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Documents & Specifications

Need the PrimeTac 501 spec sheet, SDS, or FDA compliance documentation? Request the current manufacturer documentation and we’ll send the latest revision for your records.

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PrimeTac 501 — Spec Sheet, SDS & FDA Letter

Technical data, safety documentation, and FDA §175.105 compliance letter from the manufacturer

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📦 Carton Sealing Tape — Not a Screen Tape

The 501 is a packing/shipping tape for sealing boxes. For mesh blockout, frame masking, or any other screen-printing tape job, see our screen-printing tape lineup.

Questions about specs, FDA compliance, or bulk pricing?

Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the right tape for screen-printing work?

No — the 501 is a carton sealing tape for closing finished-goods shipping boxes, not a screen tape. For mesh blockout, frame masking, or any press-room tape work, see our screen-printing tape lineup (PMI #560 RED, PMI 321 Blockout, PMI 451 Split, Quick Rip, Primetac 520 Blockout).

Should I use the 2″ or 3″ version?

For most apparel and merchandise shipments, the 2″ width is the everyday standard — it fits any common tape gun, runs through automatic case sealers, and seals standard cartons in one strip across the center seam. Step up to the 3″ × 110yd version for heavier loads, fragile/large cartons, or bulk-pallet shipments where you want extra-wide single-pass coverage.

What’s the difference between the 501, 520, 540, and 560?

Same adhesive chemistry, different film thickness. The 501 is 1.8 mil (economy/standard), 520 is 2.0 mil (medium-duty), 540 is 2.4 mil (heavier), and 560 is 2.9 mil (heavy-duty). Heavier mil = stronger seal for heavier loads or rougher handling, at a higher cost per roll.

Will it work in my tape gun?

Yes — the 501 is a standard 2″ wide × 110 yard roll with a standard 3″ core, so it fits any common handheld 2″ carton-sealer (tape gun) and most automatic case sealers. No special dispenser needed.

Does it work in cold environments?

Yes — that’s specifically what the 500-series natural rubber adhesive is designed for. Per the manufacturer, it handles cold, moist, and dusty warehouse environments where lower-grade tapes lose tack. Good choice if your shipments transit cold trucks or sit in unheated docks overnight.

Is it food-safe?

Per PrimeTac, the 500-series natural rubber tapes conform to FDA requirements for indirect food packaging (CFR Title 21, §175.105). That means the tape is rated for sealing the outer carton of food-related shipments, not for direct food contact. Useful if you print apparel for food-service, food-handling, or grocery clients.

Single roll or case of 36 — which should I buy?

If you’re testing the tape or have low shipping volume, start with a single roll. If you close more than ~20 boxes a day, a case of 36 saves per-roll cost and means fewer reorder cycles. Most shops that ship apparel daily stock at least one case at the packing bench.

Why clear instead of tan?

Clear film lets your printed shipping labels, fragile warnings, branding, and box artwork show through the seal. Tan is more traditional and slightly cheaper, but clear is the right choice for shops with branded packaging or printed-side-up shipping labels.

How should I store it?

Store rolls in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. Rotate stock first-in/first-out — natural rubber adhesives perform best when fresh, and older rolls can develop edge tackiness or harder unwind over time.

Need help sizing your shipping-tape order?

Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].

PrimeTac 501 2″ x 110yd Clear Carton Sealing Tape

Description

PrimeTac 501 Clear Carton Sealing Tape — 2″ × 110 Yards