Hologram
Tape/Security Tape
In other words, to seal a packet or container and to reduce time consumption for bulk quantity, one can take hologram in tape form instead of label form. Like a normal self adhesive tape, holographic tape can be used for any packaging needs. Holographic tapes are available in general pattern designs as well as custom made designs and are also known as security tapes. The tapes provide tamper-evident protection at the highest level, offering protection for envelope, box and cartons. They offer an effective combination of security and attractive appearance. They have customized designed holographic images which change color, perspective, intensity with the viewing angle.
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Types of Holographic Tapes |
According to the demand of the market, there are two major categories of hologram tapes or holographic strips. They are as follows:
- Shrinkage Tear Tape: This is a plastic tape with
shrinking property. It is sealed to a packaging material which helps
in assisting opening of the pack. This type of tear tape enables
packing leveling and ignores wrinkles.
- Laser Tear Tape: The laser tear tapes perform many kinds of anti counterfeit functions. These tapes can be made of single or many kinds of anti counterfeit functions in integrative laser tear tapes.
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Properties of Hologram Tapes |
Security tapes or strips are available in the following variants:
- Tamper Evident Holographic Tapes: These tapes offer the
best solutions for the exporters who export their products in
cartons and who exports highly valuable or confidential products.
The tamper-evident hologram tapes will easily disclose whether the
cartons or boxes are tampered upon or not.
- Dot Matrix Holographic Tapes: There are hologram tapes
with dot matrix feature, which means that there are a number of
computer controlled and laser beam engraved dots which create a
beautiful impact of variable images on a single tape.
- 2D/3D Hologram Tapes: These hologram tapes are made up of
various two dimensional layers. These tapes have very good depth of
hologram image.
- Hidden Text/Micro Text: The images on the hologram tapes with these features are not seen with the naked eye but with the help of laser reader. Hidden text can be used for both anti-counterfeiting and brand protection.
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Why is a tamper evident hologram tape
preferred? |
The tamper evident hologram tapes are specially developed for sealing of cartons, envelope, box, bags etc. When the pattern released tape is opened, it'll leave words like "VOID", "CANCELED", "OPENED", "ORIGINAL" etc. which thereby indicates that the product or the packet has been opened or tampered with. In some cases, the tamper evident feature is a "dots" geometric pattern. The following two photographs of hologram tapes after being tampered with:
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How to apply a hologram tape/security
tape? |
Usually, the security tape is packaged in a roll dispenser box. Cut the tape to length to the specified length using scissors. To apply the hologram tape, remove the liner backing paper at the back to expose the adhesive and apply. If the tape is removed after application, it will leave behind an adhesive residue on the applied surface. This can be removed using a household adhesive remover.
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Applications of Hologram Tape/Security
Tape |
Hologram tapes are used for both security packaging and promotional purpose. Holographic tape can be used in the same way as a normal self-adhesive tape. The tapes are widely applicable to the packaging of various products like
- Cards
- Cigarettes
- Medicines
- Food u Stationery
- Audio-visual products
They provide the most cost-effective alternative to metals and other film products for a variety of decorative applications, like labels, decals, signs, exhibits, displays, posters, picture frame fashion, and many other unique and creative applications. They are used to seal the cartons. Hologram/security tapes can be used in any type of security application like as
- Government
- Military
- Industrial
- Commercial
