The Low Profile Taper
The EdgeTec Low Profile Taper is an inline taper designed for taping very low and or very wide one-piece folder boxes.
The machine is available in three sizes and covers a wide range of box dimensions. The Low Profile Taper seals the box’s center seam with C-clips on both ends. Additional tape heads can be added to the machine to apply leading and trailing C-clips or L-clips of tape to edge seams. Clip placement is adjustable based on box size and customer needs.
The machine can run virtually all pressure sensitive packaging tape styles and rolls. Accurate and secure tape application means no tape waste! Additionally, a bypass mode keeps production lines moving when tape isn’t needed.
Low Profile Taper Video Demos
Low Profile Taper Taping Configurations
In general, when boxes are under 2.5″ in height, a C-Clip of tape is applied.
When boxes are over 2.5″ in height, a L-Clip of tape is applied.
Some modifications can be made depending on box type and application.
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EdgeTec Low Profile Taper Key Features
*Taping on a 0.25 inch box is available for limited box types, contact us to see if a Low Profile taper will work for your box.
EdgeTec Low Profile Taper Machine Specifications
Low Profile: Machine Specifications
| Machine Type | Center seam seal and L-clip / C-clip tape application |
| Machine Makeup | Framework: Industrial strength 12-gauge steel, painted for durability High-grade industrial components |
| Working Speed | 66 ft/min belt speed (Working speed is based on the box size and seal type.) |
| Machine Dimensions (LxWxH) | Small Box Machine: 36" x 32.25" x 42” Medium Box Machine: 50.5” x 53.5” 50” Large Box Machine: 66” x 68” x 77” |
| Machine Weight | Small: 355 lbs Medium: 490 lbs Large: 1050 lbs |
| Tape Sizes | 3” tape in machine length rolls |
| Tape Styles | Filament, BOPP, Fl at Back, PVC |
| Tape Leg Length | Standard machine applies 2.5" on the vertical box wall and 2.5" on the horizontal box wal l c onsistently, within 0.063". |
| Tape Heads | 2” Tape: 6.375 inc hes minimum distance between heads 3” Tape: 6.875 inc hes minimum distance between heads |
| Electrical Requirements | 110 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1 Phase OR 220VAC 50/60Hz, 1 Phase Power |
Low Profile: Box Specifications
| Minimum Box Size | Maximum Box Size | |
| Small Box Machine | 4.5" x 4" x 1" | ∞ x 19.7" x 19.7" |
| Medium Box Machine | 6" x 5.7" x 3.35" | ∞ x 35.4" x 19.7" |
| Large Box Machine | 12" x 10" x 0.25"* *Taping on a 0.25" box is available for limited box types, contact us to see if a Low Profile taper will work for your box. | ∞ x 54" x 10" |
Low Profile: Additional Features
| Infeed/Outfeed Trays | Rollers are extended to assist in the loading and unloading of the machine. |
| All-Electric | The same high-quality taping machine, no compressed air needed. |
| Inline Air Filter | For situations where clean compressed air is not always available. |
| Low Tape Sensor | A sensor monitors tape level and will warn with an indicator light and horn when it’s time to change tape. |
| Hand Crank Counter | Numerical dials are added to the cranks to ensure exact positioning of crank adjustments. |
| 2” Tape Heads | Machine adjusted to run 2" tape in machine length rolls. |
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