Tamper-Evident Tape

Tamper-evident tape works through a patterned adhesive film that transfers permanently onto the box surface the moment someone tries to peel the tape away, leaving a VOID message on the carton itself rather than just on the tape.

Tamper-evident tape is designed to leave visible proof after tampering occurs, such as StealGuard's VOID pattern, while tamper-resistant tape is designed mainly to make removal more difficult, without necessarily leaving a permanent mark behind. Tamper-evident tape prioritizes detection; tamper-resistant tape prioritizes deterrence through difficulty of removal.

Non-residue tamper-evident tape lifts away cleanly with little to no mark left behind, unlike total-transfer tape such as StealGuard, which leaves its entire VOID pattern permanently on the box. Non-residue tape suits situations where a clean removal matters more than a permanent tamper record; total-transfer tape suits situations where proof of tampering is the priority.

StealGuard tamper-evident tape is designed for cartons and corrugated cardboard boxes, along with coated paperboard, plastic containers, metal containers, and glass, making it suitable for most standard shipping packaging.

Tamper-evident tape gives a supply chain a visible chain-of-custody layer, since anyone handling a package can see immediately whether it was opened before reaching them. This visibility supports loss prevention and accountability across shipping, receiving, and warehouse handoffs.

Total transfer tamper-evident tape, like StealGuard, leaves its entire VOID pattern permanently on the box surface when removed, while partial transfer tape leaves only part of the pattern or some adhesive residue behind. Total transfer tape gives the clearest, most permanent evidence of tampering between the two.

Tamper-evident tape shows compromise through a visible VOID pattern left on the box surface itself, not just on the tape, along with any misalignment, lifting, or reapplied sections of tape that don't match the box's original seal. Checking for a VOID mark on the carton is the most reliable sign StealGuard tape has been tampered with.

StealGuard tamper-evident tape performs from -130°F to 176°F, holding up in both cold storage and warm warehouse conditions.

No, a tape gun is not required. StealGuard tamper-evident tape can be applied by hand, and its silent unwind design also works with standard box-sealing machines or a hand-held dispenser if you prefer one.