Tipping: Secure Attachment for Samples & Inserts
Tipping is the process of gluing lightweight items such as coupons, samples, booklets, sachets, or promotional materials directly to a primary product or package. Whether you’re adding a trial-sized sample to a full-sized product, affixing instructional inserts, or applying promotional stickers, our precision tipping solutions provide a clean, professional, and secure application.
Our Tipping Capabilities
- Sample & Sachet Attachment – Securely affixes trial-size products.
- Coupon & Booklet Tipping – Adds promotional inserts without damage.
- Precision Glue Application – Ensures strong but removable adhesion.
Why Choose Us?
- Clean & Professional Application – Secure attachment without residue.
- Customizable Adhesives – Options for temporary or permanent bonds.
- Strict Quality Standards – Ensuring accuracy and secure placement.
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How Does Tipping Work?
During the automated tipping process, a feeder “tips” a product onto the printed material moving on a conveyer underneath and affixes it using special, clean-release glue. Gift cards, loyalty cards, and product samples are just a few of the items that can be used with tipping. The add-on item can be removed easily from the card by the consumer without damage. Our tipping process includes all printing, die-cutting, and automatic folding and gluing.
With McNerney and Associates, our custom approach to tipping gives us the flexibility to develop creative and memorable solutions for you. From a simple fold to a complex die-cut, we will design and create the ideal tipping process for your next project or campaign. It’s like we said at the beginning: a little glue—coupled with our innovation and customization—certainly can go a long way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR TIPPING SERVICES
What is tipping in packaging?
Tipping is the process of attaching one item to another using an adhesive. Common applications include attaching coupons, samples, sachets, booklets, and promotional materials to packaging or printed pieces. Tipping is commonly used for healthcare samples, direct mail, retail promotions, and product launches.
Will tipped items stay attached during shipping but still be easy to remove?
We use adhesive systems designed to keep tipped items securely attached during handling and distribution while still allowing consumers to remove them cleanly without damaging the package or leaving unwanted residue.
How accurate is your tipping placement?
Precision matters in tipping, especially for retail presentation and promotional applications. Our equipment and quality processes are designed to deliver consistent placement and a professional finished appearance across production runs.
Can you tip delicate or uniquely shaped items?
We regularly tip a wide variety of materials, including coupons, sachets, booklets, samples, and promotional components. The process can be adjusted based on the size, shape, and handling requirements of the item.
When is tipping the right packaging solution?
Tipping is a practical solution when brands want to add samples, promotional materials, coupons, or educational content to an existing package without redesigning the primary packaging. It is commonly used for healthcare sampling, retail promotions, direct mail, and product launches.