Universal 48mm Tape Dispenser Gun - All Cores Sizes
£13.19 inc. VAT each
Rolls Of Packaging Parcel Tape - 48mm x 66m
£1.92 inc. VAT each
Rolls Of Paper Kraft Packing Parcel Tape - 48mm x 50m
£5.48 inc. VAT each
Manual Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser
£47.99 inc. VAT each
Handheld Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser
£83.99 inc. VAT each
White & Red Packaging Warning Tape - 48mm x 66m
£2.78 inc. VAT each
Packaging tape is the everyday essential that keeps every parcel sealed securely from the warehouse to the doorstep. Parcelsend stocks a full range of parcel tapes in the UK, ready for 48mm (2 inch) and other widths, with same-day despatch on orders placed before our daily cut-off.
How to choose the right packaging tape
The right tape depends on parcel weight, storage conditions and how visible you need the seal to be. Heavier boxes need a tape with strong adhesive and good tear resistance so seams stay closed in transit, while lighter parcels can usually be sealed with a standard grade.
Adhesive strength and tear resistance
Look for tape rated for carton sealing rather than general stationery use. A strong acrylic or hot-melt adhesive grips cardboard fibres on contact and resists lifting if parcels are handled roughly by couriers.
Brown or clear finish
Brown tape blends with standard cardboard cartons for a neat, professional finish, while clear tape is useful where you want branding or barcodes to remain visible through the seal. Both offer the same tamper-evident protection.
Why order packaging tape from Parcelsend UK
Every roll is UK-stocked for same-day despatch before our cut-off, with volume pricing available for businesses sealing high parcel volumes. Pair your tape with one of our tape dispenser guns for faster sealing, and add warning tape to flag fragile contents to couriers.
Key takeaways
- Available in brown and clear finishes to suit your branding
- Strong adhesive resists lifting and tampering in transit
- UK-stocked with same-day despatch before the daily cut-off
- Volume pricing available for regular high-volume despatch
- Pairs with tape dispenser guns for faster, neater sealing
Frequently Asked Questions
What width of packaging tape should I use for most parcels?
Most UK businesses use 48mm (2 inch) tape as the standard width for sealing parcels, as it fits nearly every dispenser and adhesive well to typical cardboard cartons. See our dedicated 48mm (2 inch) packaging tape range.
Should I choose brown or clear packaging tape?
Brown tape gives cartons a neat, uniform finish and is the most common choice for everyday despatch, while clear tape is useful when you want branding, barcodes or address labels to remain visible beneath the seal.
Is packaging tape suitable for heavier or bulkier parcels?
Yes, provided you choose a tape with a strong adhesive and good tear resistance. Heavier parcels benefit from a higher-grade tape that resists lifting when boxes are stacked or handled roughly in transit.
Can packaging tape be used to signal fragile contents?
Standard packaging tape is designed for sealing rather than signalling. If you need to flag fragile or hazardous contents to couriers, our printed warning tape is designed for that purpose.
How do I apply packaging tape quickly on high parcel volumes?
A handheld tape dispenser gun speeds up sealing considerably compared with tearing tape by hand, particularly across a full shift of packing. Browse our tape dispenser guns range.
Is packaging tape recyclable?
Cardboard cartons sealed with packaging tape can generally still be recycled, though recycling facilities vary in how they handle the tape itself, so it's worth checking local guidance if recyclability is a priority for your packaging.
