Overview

Benefits of Security Tape

  • Protect your products & equipment
  • Control access to shipping cartons, pallets, & other containers
  • Indicates tampering or pilfering

Tamper Evident Security Tape provides a security seal for shipping cartons, pallets, wooden crates, envelopes, bags, or other containers.

Security Tape Premium, Before Tampering
Before Tampering

 

Security Tape Premium, After Tampering
After Tampering

After application, when removed the security tape will self destruct, leaving words or symbols on the package and in the security tape itself.


Choosing Your Tape

Choose from 13 stock security tapes. Custom security tape is also available.


Some tapes feature a serial number. Record the number as needed for additional security.

Some tapes feature printed instructions, which can serve as a deterrent to tampering.

Some customers prefer plain tape to minimize attention to the package during shipping.

Some tapes include a perforation and can be used as continuous tape or as individual seals.

Most shipping cartons use 2 inch wide tape.

We also offer 1 inch and 3 inch wide tapes. These different widths can add security because it is easier to detect tampering. For example, if someone slit the security tape to gain access to the container and then resealed the carton with conventional 2 inch wide clear sealing tape, the resealing tape is a different width than the security tape.

The "Recommended Surfaces" list for each tape is a guideline based on our lab tests and customer feedback.

However, we recommend testing tape samples in actual conditions before product is ordered. We offer free samples so you can test and verify the selected tape will meet your specific needs.

When tampered, these security tapes transfer adhesive to the surface. For disposable packaging or containers this is not an issue. However, if the container will be re-used, cleaning up the adhesive residue will be more difficult and time consuming for some tapes. See the "Ease of Clean Up" recommendations if the container is to be re-used.

We offer pricing discounts for higher quantity orders. For the best value, we recommend purchasing at least 1 year's supply. When stored properly, our tapes have a MINIMUM 2 year shelf life.

For CCSF applications, visit CCSF labels.


Intended Use

Tape is applied to a clean, dry surface.

When the tape is removed, most (or all) of the ink and adhesive transfers to the applied surface. The hidden pattern ("OPENED", "VOID", etc) will appear on the surface and also in the tape.

Once removed, the tape cannot be resealed. If the voided tape is reapplied, the hidden pattern ("OPENED VOID") is still visible in the tape.

Tape is self-wound (no paper backing) on 3 inch ID cores.

The tapes designed for cardboard with recycled content fully transfer the adhesive to the surface and are more difficult to clean up; these tapes are primarily recommended for disposable packaging.

This is a single use item. It is not recommended for any application where the adhesive may be ingested by humans or animals.

 

Storage & Shelf Life

Recommended Storage Temperature is 40 to 80F. Maximum temperature prior to application is 100F. The MINIMUM shelf life is 2 years under these conditions.


Application

Surface must be clean & dry. Clean as needed with 100% iso-propyl alcohol.

Minimum Application Temperature is +40F

On the recommended surfaces at 70F, the tamper evident feature should be functional within 1 minute of application. Other surfaces may require more curing time. If the tamper evident feature does not perform immediately, more curing time usually improves the performance of the tamper evident feature.

The various tape formulations we offer perform differently depending on the material surface and application conditions. We recommend testing tape samples under actual end-use conditions to confirm compatitibity with your specific application. We offer free samples for testing.


Trouble Shooting Guide

If the tamper evident feature is not working to your satisfaction, please review the Trouble shooting Guide for suggestions. Or give us a call.

Product Returns & Claims

If you order stock tamper evident tape and it does not meet your needs, unused rolls can be returned for a full material credit within 30 days. See Ordering Info for more details.

For security tape shipped to desert or tropical climates, we include temperature sensors to confirm the maximum temperature during shipping and storage. Returned tape with temperature sensors must not have any reading of 100F or higher.

Claims for questionable or defective product must be made within 1 week of delivery.

The graphics for the hidden tamper evident feature (OPENED, VOID, etc) shown is a fair representation. However, the actual hidden graphic may vary by size, orientation, alternating forward and backwards reading, backwards reading, include upper and lower case, font, etc. Also, the graphic may change on future orders. If the graphic layout for the hidden pattern is critical, please inquire for more details prior to placing your order.



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Compare Features & Pricing

 

Express ServiceSecurity Tape (Stock)

All Stock Security Tapes are available with Express Service -- order by 2pm and the product ships the same day.

Prices shown exclude shipping.

Premium Tape Key Features Unit Price*

Recommended Surfaces:

  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Paperboard Boxes & Envelopes
  • Envelopes-Kraft Paper, Tyvek
  • Metal - Bare and Painted
  • Most Smooth Plastics
  • Wood - Painted


Product Features:

  • Hidden Message: OPENED
  • Printed Instructions on Tape
  • Pre-assigned Serial Number
  • Diagonal Alignment Lines Combat Pilfering
  • Partial (50%) adhesive transfer to surface
  • Cannot be Resealed


Ease of Clean Up:
Medium


More Info...

 

Security Tape, Premium, Red
2 inch x 180 feet
Serial Numbers
RED, Printed


NOTE: OPENED graphic may vary

1 roll: $41.95
6 rolls: $35.95
36 rolls: $32.95


Add to Cart

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Code:
PST2R

Security Tape, Premium, Blue
2 inch x 180 feet
Serial Numbers
BLUE,
Printed

 

NOTE: OPENED graphic may vary

Add to Cart

Code: PST2B

 

 

 

 

*CCSF
Applications: Click Here

 

Recycled Content (RC) Formulation
Key Features Unit Price

Recommended Surfaces:

  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Paperboard Boxes & Envelopes
  • Envelopes-Kraft Paper, Tyvek
  • Metal - Bare & Painted
  • Most Plastics
  • Wood-- Bare and Painted
  • Most Stretchwrap and Shrink Film
  • Most Textured Surfaces
  • Most Styrofoam


Product Features:

  • Hidden Message:
    - RED Premium: OPENED
    - Others: OPENED VOID
  • Pre-assigned Serial Number on Red Premium only
  • Tape with perforations -- use as continuous tape or break into individual seals
  • Full adhesive transfer to surface
  • Cannot be resealed


Ease of Clean Up: Difficult -- Primarily recommended for disposable packaging

More Info...

PREMIUM RC TAPE

tamper evident tape
2 in x 180 ft
or 240 seals (2"x9")
Serial Numbers
RED, Premium

1 roll: $31.50
6 rolls: $29.95
36 rolls: $27.75

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Code:
PST-RC-2R

 
STANDARD RC TAPE

1 roll: $27.95
6 rolls: $26.95
36 rolls: $24.75

Security Tape, Standard, Perforated, Blue
2 in x 164 ft
or 328 seals (2"x6")
Gray / Navy Blue Border

Add to Cart

Code:
SST-RC-SB

Security Tape, Standard, Perforated, Red
2 in x 164 ft
or 328 seals (2"x6")
Pink / Red Border

Add to Cart

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Code:
SST-RC-SR

Security Tape, Standard, Perforated, Brown
2 in x 164 ft
or 328 seals (2"x6")
Brown

Add to Cart

Code:
SST-RC-2N

Security Tape, Standard, Non-Perforated, Blue
2 inch x 180 feet
Blue

Add to Cart

Code:
SST-RC-2B

Security Tape, Standard, Non-Perforated, Red
2 inch x 180 feet
Red

Add to Cart

Code:
SST-RC-2R

 

Economy Security Tape Key Features Unit Price

Recommended Surfaces:

  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Paperboard Boxes & Envelopes
  • Envelopes-Kraft Paper, Tyvek
  • Metal - Bare & Painted
  • Most Plastics
  • Wood-- Painted
  • Most Textured Surfaces
  • Most Styrofoam

    Product Features:
  • Hidden Message: OPENED
  • Partial (90%) adhesive transfer to surface
  • Cannot be Resealed

    Ease of Clean Up: Medium

 

More Info...

 


Economy Security Tape
2 inch x 180 feet
RED

1 roll: $27.95
6 rolls: $26.95
36 rolls: $24.75

Add to Cart

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Code:EST2R

Economy Security Tape
2 inch x 180 feet
BLUE


Add to Cart
Code: EST2B

 

(Formerly EST1R)

 

tamper evident tape
1 inch x 180 feet
RED, Printed

1 roll: $23.95
6 rolls: $22.95
26 rolls: $20.95
50 rolls: $19.95

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Code:
EST1R-13

 

tamper evident tape
3 inch x 180 feet
RED

OPENED graphic may vary

1 roll: $34.95
6 rolls: $29.95
36 rolls: $28.95

Add to Cart

Code:EST3R-16

 

SuperSaver Security Tape Key Features Unit Price

Recommended Surfaces:

  • Most Corrugated Cardboard
  • Clay Coated Paperboard
  • Clay Coated Corrugated
  • Metal -- Bare and Painted
  • Wood -- Painted
  • Envelopes - Tyvek


Product Features:

  • Hidden Message: OPENED VOID
  • Full adhesive transfer to surface
  • Cannot be Resealed


Ease of Clean Up: Difficult --Primarily recommended for disposable packaging

More Info...

 

 

tamper evident tape
2 inch x 164 feet
RED


(Transitioning to new version (EST2R-10) in April 2010

1 roll: $19.95
6 rolls: $18.25
12 rolls: 17.95
36 rolls: $14.95

Add to Cart

Code:
EST-63-2R



Tape Dispensers

Product Product Details Unit Price

Recommended Use:

  • For Tape Widths: 1 to 2 inch
  • Fits Core Sizes: 1 to 3 inch ID
  • Compatible with NovaVision security tape

Security Tape Dispenser
2" Tape Dispenser

$15.95

Add to Cart

Code: DST2

Recommended Use:

  • For Tape Widths: 1 to 3 inch
  • Fits Core Sizes: 3 inch ID only
  • Compatible with NovaVision security tape

Security Tape Dispenser
3" Tape Dispenser

$24.95

Add to Cart

Code: DST3

 

Custom Security Tape

We can produce custom products in different colors, graphics, roll length, width, thickness, adhesive, and with different security words or symbols. Please call for pricing and availability.

Custom Security Tape
Typical Minimum Order Quantity:

Economy Tape:
1 inch x 180 LF: 180 rolls
2 inch x 180 LF: 90 rolls
3 inch x 180 LF: 45 rolls

Premium Tape (w/serial number)
2 inch x 180 LF: 90

RC Tape (Standard or Premium):
2 inch x 180LF: 100 rolls

SuperSaver
2 inch x 165LF: 180 rolls


Order Quantity Tolerance: within 10%

Typical Delivery: 4 weeks

Payment Terms for Custom Tape:
-Initial Order: 100% with approved proof
-Repeat Order: extended terms subject to credit approval

Please contact Michael Shaffer for a quote on custom security tape.

 

Links to Our Other Security Tapes and Labels:

• Security Tape (“OPENED”; residue)
• Security Tape on Paper Backer (“OPENED” or “dots”; residue)
• Acetate Security Tape & Labels (broken seal)
• Custom Printed Security Labels
• Premium Security Labels (“VOID OPENED”; non-residue)
• Pilfer Detection Security Labels
• Standard Tamper Evident Labels
• Frangible Paper Security Labels
• Water Detection Labels

tamper evident security

STOCK security tape -- for orders or questions, please contact:

Kathy Rea
NovaVision/Sales & Customer Service
419-354-1427 ext 4212
Fax: 419 -353 -7908
email: krea@novavisioninc.com

 

CUSTOM security tape -- for quotes, please contact:

Michael Shaffer
NovaVision/Sales & Customer Service
419-354-1427 ext 4207
Fax: 419 -353 -7908
email: mshaffer@novavisioninc.com

 


Last Update: February 19, 2010