BETTER PACK 555EFA ELECTRONIC WATER-ACTIVATED GUMMED TAPE DISPENSER

The Better Pack 555eFA is an electric water-activated tape dispenser (also known as a paper tape dispenser, gummed or gum tape water-activated tape dispenser) made for fast-paced shipping and packaging environments.  The Better Pack 555eFA tape machine is calibrated in inches and has a voltage of 220V.

The “A” represents an Automatic Tape Advance feature, which means that once a piece of tape is removed from the dispenser, another automatically advances.  The Better Pack 555eFA has the highest level of automation available from the Better Pack dispenser family. A microprocessor based control system can be interfaced with PC’s, printers, shipping systems, and foot pedals for the ultimate carton sealing solution.

The Better Pack 555e Series:
The BP555eFA dispenser is part of a series of dispensers configured to be used throughout the world.

Unique Safety Features

• Thermal cutoff: prevents the motor from overheating after extensive use
• Safety interlock switch: disables the cutting blade when the front cover is open
• Material choice: flame-retardant plastic, steel side frames, high grade solenoid link and zinc-plated steel parts.

The BP555eFA is UL listed by the independent safety certification company, Underwriters Laboratory. It is also CE and CSA certified and RoHS compliant.

Applications

Ideal in operations that:

• Are fast-paced and shipping high volumes
• Pack and seal more than 100 cartons per day/per 8hr shift
• Require 220V machines with preset keypads in inches
• Need to utilize the Automatic Tape Advance feature to achieve the highest level of efficiency
• Have computer interface capabilities for enhanced productivity and control

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Specifications

About Better Packages

Who We Are

• Producing water-activated tape dispensers since 1917.
• Manufacturing and selling over 25,000 dispensers per year
• Over 300,000 dispensers in service throughout the world
• Acquired, in 2015, by Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a recognized leader in the packaging industry.

Better Packages' Company Facts

Safety

• The Better Pack 555e Series and the Better Pack 755e Series are UL Listed, CE and CSA certified and RoHS compliant
• All Better Pack electric dispensers meet or exceed UL, CE and CSA standards for operator safety
• Electric tape dispenser safety features include:

Low-voltage heater
Interlock switch that prevents the feed wheel and cutter from operating when top cover is open
Thermal cut-off to eliminate the chance of dangerously high temperatures
All Better Pack dispensers are constructed with steel and flame-retardant plastic

Service

• Worldwide distribution (over 70 countries)
• Product support from corporate headquarters and hundreds of Authorized Distributors worldwide
• Purchase genuine Better Pack parts directly from us via our online shopping cart, or buy parts from an Authorized Distributor
• On-staff engineering resources

Our Customers and Capabilities

• You can put your trust in us. From small businesses to large, we work with all companies seeking to use water-activated tape and Better Pack products.
• Proven ability to install and support large facility installations.
• We serve the largest companies active in e-commerce shipping direct-to-consumer.
• We support leading companies with their ship-from-store initiatives.