[FR] ZeroTape: choose the most ergonomic reel on the market
5min read
10/04/2024
How many times a day do you or your packers use a tape dispenser? Tape dispensers are by default a must on a packaging table, and can make the job a lot lighter and faster. But what if we could make this packaging work even lighter and more ergonomic? The solution lies in ZeroTape®: an innovative tape dispenser with a unique design. Ready for a new way to pack? Read on and find out how you can benefit from this brand new tool.
1. What exactly is ZeroTape?
ZeroTape® is an innovative solution for applying adhesive tape to cardboard boxes in a truly ergonomic way. This unique dispenser was developed in Germany. Its inventors worked in collaboration with the Department of Ergonomics at Siegen University (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Its remarkable shape has been carefully studied to ensure maximum ergonomics in use. The result is a reel that puts less strain on muscles and joints. Because that’s precisely where problems often arise when applying tape. We explain the benefits of the ZeroTape in detail below.
At RAJA, we are always looking for solutions and products to help our customers even better. We've often heard customers say that they have physical problems closing their cases because they have to do the same thing over and over again. In our search for a solution, we came across the ZeroTape. After the first trials at RAJA, we were quickly convinced of the benefits of this unique reel.
2. What are the advantages of ZeroTape?
This ZeroTape® reel is 100% designed with ease of use andergonomics in mind. Weighing in at just 355 grams, it really is a featherweight. Did you know that it’s up to twice as light as a conventional tape dispenser? Add to that its special shape, and you’ve got a tape dispenser that can reduce your muscular activity by 25%.
Studies have also shown that the strain on wrists, arms and shoulders is reduced by 75% compared with standard tape dispensers. This can significantly reduce the risk of work-related physical disorders. From an ergonomic point of view, this tape dispenser can make packers’ work considerably lighter and easier.
This reel also has a ventilated handle. Thanks to holes in the handle, hands heat up less quickly and feel less clammy. This makes the dispenser a pleasure to use for longer periods. What’s more, the frame ensures that the tape is well protected. Imagine if the dispenser slipped out of your hand and fell to the floor? With a conventional dispenser, you run the risk of the tape breaking off and being damaged in the fall. However, the ZeroTape frame prevents this.
Need to replace the blade or spatula after a while? This can be done very easily, without a screwdriver or other tools. This is where the ZeroTape offers an extra advantage over other dispensers. Last but not least, there’s the brake in the tape holder. Thanks to this, you can secure the tape properly and prepare it for use (without the risk of wrinkles or air bubbles). All these features make ZeroTape the ideal solution for daily handling of large quantities of parcels and orders.
3. How do I use ZeroTape?
At first glance, using the ZeroTape dispenser is similar to using standard dispensers. However, the way you hold the ZeroTape reel in your hand makes all the difference. Thanks to its special shape, you can always use the dispenser with your wrist extended. That’s a big difference when it comes to stressing your joints and muscles.
- Apply the tape to your body without crunching or straining your wrist .
- Unroll the tape by passing it directly over the surface of the body .
- Finally, cut the tape without crunching or forcing on the wrist.
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4. What tape can I use with this dispenser?
ZeroTape® is not just about ergonomics. Autonomy also plays a role. And that autonomy is guaranteed by the unique compatible tape. Let’s take a closer look.
A roll of ZeroTape tape has a much smaller core (only 35 mm in diameter) than standard rolls of tape. Thanks to this small core, a roll can hold up to 150 metres of tape. This is the case, for example, with ZeroTape polypropylene tape. The result? You can work up to three times longer with a single roll. So you waste less time changing rolls.
Finally, let’s focus on the durability of a roll of ZeroTape. The smaller core, combined with the longer tape, reduces storage volume and residual waste. The more tape there is on a roll, the fewer rolls are needed. ZeroTape is therefore an excellent tool for moving to a sustainable, reliable and above all ergonomic solution for your packaging process. Ready to get started?
With ZeroTape, RAJA wants to do more than just supply packaging products. We want to offer a concrete solution for the well-being of everyone working in industry, e-commerce or retail. For many of our customers, ergonomics are just as important as speed and efficiency. ZeroTape does this ergonomics perfectly justice. It offers a practical solution to a host of businesses, including yourself!
