How to Load and Use a Tape Gun: Step-by-Step Guide

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Premium Packaging is a Sydney-based wholesale supplier stocking tape guns, packaging tape and dispensers, and reinforced filament tape for heavier cartons, all matched by width and core so rolls and dispensers work together. Our specialists help you set up packing stations that seal quickly and consistently.

Stock is held at our Werrington warehouse with delivery across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and regional Australia, and recurring supply keeps every bench stocked. Tape sits alongside custom cartons and other consumables for a complete dispatch setup, and more guidance is on the Premium Packaging blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which way does the tape go in a tape gun?

The roll goes in so the tape unwinds with the sticky side facing down towards the carton. If the adhesive ends up on the wrong side when you thread it, the roll is loaded the wrong way, so flip it and rethread.

Why does my tape gun keep jamming or sticking?

Usually the tape is loaded sticky side up, the tension is set too tight, or adhesive has built up on the roller. Reload the roll correctly, ease the tension knob and wipe any residue off the roller.

What width tape fits a standard tape gun?

Most hand-held carton sealing dispensers take 48mm tape on a 75mm core. Check the width your gun is rated for before loading a wider roll, as an oversized roll will not seat or feed properly.

How do I adjust the tension on a tape gun?

Turn the tension knob in the centre of the roll holder. Tighten it if the roll over-feeds and the tape goes slack; loosen it if the tape is hard to pull, then test on a spare carton before returning to the line.