Carton Sealer Tape Application Audit

Inspection template for auditing carton sealer tape application, including tape placement, wrap coverage, and pull-off test results.

Audit Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name recorded
• Carton ID / lot / order reference recorded
• Packaging line or work area identified
• Applicable packaging specification or SOP referenced

Tape Placement

• Tape centered over the main seam
  Tape should be centered over the carton seam with no significant offset that exposes the seam or reduces seal integrity.
• Tape fully bridges the seam without gaps
  No open gaps should be visible along the sealed seam.
• Tape adheres to both carton panels evenly
  Tape must contact both sides of the seam with consistent adhesion and no lifted edges.
• Tape placement matches the approved pattern
  Verify the tape pattern matches the approved carton sealing method, such as center seam only or center plus edge reinforcement.

Wrap Coverage and Seal Integrity

• Tape coverage meets required seam length
  Tape should cover the full required seam length per specification, including any required overlap at the ends.
• Required overlap or end wrap is present
  Where specified, tape should wrap sufficiently onto the carton faces to prevent peel-back at the seam ends.
• No wrinkles, folds, or fish-eyes affecting adhesion
  Tape should lay flat and uniform without wrinkles, trapped air, or surface defects that reduce bond strength.
• No lifted corners, loose edges, or visible delamination
  Any lifted tape edge or delamination is a non-conformance because it can lead to seal failure in handling.

Pull-Off Test

• Pull-off test performed on the sample carton
  Confirm the pull-off test was completed using the approved method for the carton type and tape specification.
• Pull-off force recorded
  Record the measured pull-off force in newtons or the unit specified by the packaging standard.
• Pull-off result meets acceptance criteria
  The measured result must meet or exceed the minimum adhesion requirement defined in the SOP or packaging specification.
• Failure mode documented if test did not pass
  Describe whether failure occurred by tape lift, carton fiber tear, seam separation, or another observed defect.

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

• Non-conformances documented and assigned corrective action
  Any failed item should have a documented corrective action, such as re-taping, line adjustment, or operator retraining.
• Rework or disposition recorded
• Inspector signature completed
  Inspector must sign to confirm the audit findings and disposition.