Tombow PiT Power C: Compact Strong Tape Runner

Product facts

Product

Tombow PiT Power C tape runner (PN-CP, refill PR-CP)

Brand

Tombow

Brand origin

Japan

Made in

Not stated^*

Material

Plastic body with at least 70% recycled plastic by weight excluding the tape; acid-free adhesive tape

Price range

$under $5 per item

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Notes on these facts

• Made by Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). Country of manufacture not stated: Tombow's product page lists capacities, part numbers and prices but no country of manufacture, so check the label on your copy. Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo company. Price: example listing.
• How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
• Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).

Key takeaways

• Tombow says the power tape is 1.5 times as thick as its earlier tape and about 20 percent stronger.
• Fine particles in the glue make the tape snap off cleanly at the end of a pull instead of stringing, per Tombow.
• The tape is 8.4 mm × 7 m; the body (PN-CP) is 330 yen with tax (about US$2.09) and the refill (PR-CP) is 242 yen (about US$1.53).
• Tombow lists large envelopes, scrapbooks and photos among its uses.
• Tombow's page gives no country of manufacture; the body is mostly recycled plastic.

What is Tombow PiT Power C?

It is the compact tape runner for strong, quick bonding. Tombow says its power tape grips the moment it is pressed, and compared with its earlier tape, the glue layer is 1.5 times as thick, for about 20 percent more adhesion. That strength is aimed at large envelopes, scrapbook pages and photos, which Tombow says it bonds quickly and securely.

It shares its small oval body with the PiT Retry C and PiT Tack C. The larger sibling is the PiT Power D.

How does the tape cut?

Cleanly, at the end of the pull. Tombow says that when force is applied, a special fine-particle formulation lets the glue break off crisply instead of stretching, so the strip ends where you stop. That also helps keep the edge of a thick envelope neat.

What does the body offer?

A shake-correcting head and a compact oval shape. Tombow lists a Fit Head that corrects an unsteady hand so the full width transfers, a shaped head that lets you see the line, an oval body that suits any grip, a simple refill, and a full-cover cap that clips to the back for a longer handle.

What are the tape and the prices?

8.4 mm by 7 m. Tombow lists, with tax, the body PN-CP at 330 yen (about US$2.09) and the refill PR-CP at 242 yen (about US$1.53). Prices are Japanese list prices at 158 yen to the dollar.

Runner	Tape	Refill	Refill per meter
PiT Retry C	8.4 mm × 8 m	242 yen	about 30 yen
PiT Power C	8.4 mm × 7 m	242 yen	about 35 yen
PiT Tack C	8.4 mm × 7 m	242 yen	about 35 yen
PiT Air	8.4 mm × 16 m	385 yen	about 24 yen
PiT Power D	8.4 mm × 16 m	363 yen	about 23 yen

Prices include tax and are Japanese list prices; per-meter figures are our arithmetic.

When should you pick another runner?

If you need a fixable or removable hold. The Retry C gives about a minute of repositioning, and the Tack C is removable. For a lighter pull on a longer roll, see the PiT Air. Tombow says not to run the tape along a curve or a wavy line, to wipe dirt, water and oil off first, to apply at 15 to 35 °C because adhesion drops in the cold, and to replace the cap after use so dust stays off the glue. A fast pull can tear some papers into the roll, and some printers and copiers leave prints the glue will not stick to, so test anything important first.

Where is it made, and what does it cost?

Tombow’s page doesn’t state a country of manufacture. The company is based in Tokyo. At 330 yen with tax (about US$2.09), the runner is in our $ band (under $5).

Frequently asked questions

How strong is it?

Tombow says about 20 percent stronger than its earlier tape, because the glue layer is 1.5 times as thick.

Why does the tape cut cleanly?

Tombow says fine particles in the glue let it break off at the end of a pull without stretching.

What is it good for?

Large envelopes, scrapbooks and photos, per Tombow.

How much tape is in it?

8.4 mm wide and 7 m long.

What is the difference from PiT Power D?

Power D is the larger runner with 16 m of tape and a gear-based Pita System. Power C is the compact oval one.

Is it refillable?

Yes. The refill is PR-CP at 242 yen with tax.

Does it discolor paper?

Tombow says it is acid free, so the bonded area should resist yellowing.

Sources (1)

1. Tombow: PiT Power C product page (power tape, 1.5 times thickness, about 20 percent stronger, 8.4 mm × 7 m, prices, cautions; read October 31, 2026)

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