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Tape applicator

SoftPack (Commack, NY) has developed a patented L-Clip applicator, which applies L-shaped pieces of pre-printed PP p-s tape to the front and bottom of chipboard or paperboard cartons.

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Model L-301 seals up to 70 cartons/min. A single 3ꯠ' tape cartridge pneumatically applies over 22ꯠ L-clips measuring 1/2" W or 3/4" W x 3/4" L.

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