I formed and sealed 17 boxes using 5 strips of tape on both top & bottom of each box (3 in one direction and 2 in the other for strength). The tape began to peel from 15 of 17 boxes after one day. Simply put the adhesive doesn't do its job. If I had shipped these boxes the entire contents could have been lost or damaged. Hopefully this is a purchase that didn't go through any quality control or was a "bad batch."
Tried to use on shipping containers would not stick. Staples applicator does not work. tape rewinds after every use and you have to peel it off the roll constantly. Will not buy again. 3m tape and dispensers are a whole magnitude better in quality and ease of use. Staples brand is cheaper but you get what you pay for.
I sell on [...]and wrap a lot of packages. I use it to hold bubble wrap together on my items inside the package and on the outside of the box to seal the edges and cover the address lables. I use so much that price is important and this tape is the best I've used and priced right.