Tape & Strapping Calculators
Calculate measured sealing and banding consumption, order quantities and costs.
Packing Tape Length per Box
Count top and bottom centre seams. H-seal adds two cross strips on each face. Extension is added at both ends of every strip.
Packing Tape Rolls Required
Add loss on gross input, then round up whole purchased rolls. Do not confuse the consumed-tape allowance with unused stock after rounding.
Tape Cost per Sealed Box
Normalize quotations by usable length and actual consumption. This is recurring allocated cost; initial cash for whole purchased rolls and labour are separate.
Strapping Consumption per Load
Measure the actual path including the pallet if applicable. Add machine or joint allowance once per strap. Different strap directions need separate calculations.
Strapping Cost per Load
Add seals or buckles if separately charged. Enter zero for confirmed consumable-free welding. Loss applies to strap, not joint count.
Hot Melt Glue Bead Consumption
Estimate a circular bead from measured application geometry and entered density. Flattened, intermittent or foamed applications need measured dosage instead.
Hot Melt Glue Order Requirement
Plan adhesive demand using a validated weighed dose and an explicit gross-input loss fraction. Confirm that the dose does not already contain purge or reject consumption.
Hot Melt Glue Cost per Carton
Cost hot-melt material from an actual dose. Compare adhesives only after equivalent bond performance and operating conditions are qualified.
Before you start
Calculate measured sealing and banding consumption, order quantities and costs. Use the tool’s displayed scope and limits; estimates do not establish transport safety or certification.
Inputs to have ready
The exact inputs depend on the selected tool. Common inputs in this section include:
- Carton seam length
- Carton cross-strip width
- Extension per strip end
- Sealing pattern
- Measured tape per box
- Boxes to seal