Frank Beil Company

Factory Authorized Better Packages Sales & Service

Better Packages was the innovator of gummed tape dispensers used for carton sealing in 1917. Before then companies used twine, glue, or staples to close boxes.  BPI started manufacturing gummed tape dispensers in 1921 at their present location in Shelton, Connecticut.  Over the years many different models have been introduced.  For almost 40 years the BP555S and BP333 models served businesses well.  The advantages of gummed tape are found on our web page “Advantages of Gummed Tape”.  Click on the hot link to check it out.

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The following models are listed below with a brief description:

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BP3000CS - Semi-Automatic fixed size case sealer for gummed tape.

BP333 - See TS333

BP500 - New Electronic replacement for the older BP555S model.

BP555e - Electronic dispenser for gummed tape.

BP555eSA and BP555eLA - New Automatic models replacing the BP555, BP554, and BP556.   Create a Total System Solution with the AMD, CodeTaper, Foot Threadle, and Tape Aerial.

BP-6 Formerly KL-6 - Label moistener for up to 6" wide gummed labels. 

BP754 - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in three different modes with time delay.  Choose from a 1-2-2 pattern, manual, or automatic single length modes.  The BP754 has two variable length buttons from 6”-100” and an overriding random length button.

BP755 - Electronic model dispensing 1-4” wide gummed paper or reinforced tape in predetermined lengths of 6”-75”.

Packer 3S - Pull & Tear dispenser for 1-3" paper gummed tape incorporating a unique subway feed.

Penetron Concentrate - 8 oz. convenient bottle that when diluted makes 50 gallons of Penetron.

PS2a - 2" Electronic Pressure Sensitive tape dispenser.

TS333 - (Formerly BP333) Manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-3" wide paper or gummed reinforced tapes.  The best manual Better Packages offers for the money.  Optional top heater available.

TS404 - Lever operated manual paper tape dispenser for 1 1/2" gummed side out tape. 

Optional Equipment: 

CodeTaper - Tape printer attachment to print on tape as it is dispensed.  Very useful for logo, dating, or noting shift or product information.  Used on BP333, BP554, BP555, BP556, BP754, BP755, CB33A.  (Does not fit the BP555e series - See the CT2003 here.)  Supplies for the CodeTaper, click here.

Foot Treadle - Hands free operation for the new BP555eSA and BP555eLA models.  The old style BP554 Duet, or BP556 Robot use a similar device. 

Tape Aerial - Used for creasing tape and shooting over the carton to be sealed.  Improves operator efficiency.  Used on the old style BP554, BP555, BP556 models.  (Does not fit the BP555e series - See the TA2000 here.)

Discontinued Models:

BI-4 - Discontinued 2002 - Lever operated pressure sensitive 1" wide tape dispenser with set feed lengths.  Standard model, 3 strip slitter or 4 strip slitter models available.

BP400 - Discontinued 1996.  Random length. 

BP554 - Discontinued 1999.  “Duet” two length gummed tape dispenser from 6-84”, 1-3” wide.  Replaced with the BP555eSA.

BP555 - Discontinued 1999.  See the BP555eSA.  Multiple length dispensers for 1-3” gummed tape.  5 models to choose from.  The new replacement.

BP556 - Discontinued 1999.  “Robot” dispensing in 3 different modes from 6"-54” single length tape.  Choose from manual, random, and robot.  Replaced with the BP555eSA.

CB33A - Heavy duty manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-4" wide gummed tapes.  Optional top heater available.

DL-9 - Discontinued 2001.  Cast iron 9" wide label moistener for gummed labels. 

Express 1 1/2 - Discontinued 2001.  Pull and Tear dispenser for 1 1/2" 35# gummed side out paper tape. 

Penetron 24 and Penetron 100 - water conditioner for all types of gummed material.  Makes tapes stick faster.  Discontinued 2001, see the Penetron Concentrate. 

PS3e - 3" Electric Pressure Sensitive tape dispenser

Simplex 3 - Discontinued - Basic Pull & Tear dispenser for 1-3" paper gummed tape.

SpaSaver Stand - For placing the tape dispenser over conveyor lines, above counter top.  Makes machine easier to use.  Used on BP554, BP555, and BP556 models.  (Does not fit the BP555e series)

TS100 - Old red reliable.  Discontinued Fall 1998.  See TS333.  Cast iron manual gummed tape dispenser for 1-3" wide gummed tapes.

Tape Squirt - Discontinued 1998 - Fast acting water agent.  8 ounces treats 40 gallons of water.  See Penetron Concnetrate.

Trademarks:  Better Pack, Better Packages, Big Inch, Boxize, Central Wrap, CodeTaper, Counterboy, Express, Packer, Penetron, Simplex, Tapeculator, and Tapeshooter are all registered trademarks of Better Packages, Inc. of Shelton, CT.