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Making Ends Meet. . .Fast

Speed and the ability to splice a variety of substrates are key improvements in splicing.

August 2008 by Chris Mc Loone

Martin Automatic will launch the MLS splicer at ­Labelexpo Americas. The splicer can mount above new or existing narrow-web presses, and automatically unwinds and splices film laminate webs. The MLS also features in-aisle splice preparation.—Martin Automatic, www.martinautomatic.com

Film and paper splicing tapes

The tesa®51905 joins filmic webs during continuous and high-speed print runs without interrupting or altering the print process or press speed levels. The tesa®51405 film splicing tape is for splicing filmic labels during the high-speed synchronized flying splice of label stock during the film coating process. The tesa®51400 and 51457 are for paper splicing.—tesa tape, www.tesatape.com

Modified Acrylic Splicing Tapes

Adhesives Research, Inc.’s ARclad 9550 is a 5.0-mil., single-faced tape for single- and double-butt splicing and is suitable for automatic butt splicing applications. ARclad 9560 is a 5.5-mil., double-faced tape suitable for manual overlap and automated splicing applications.—Adhesives Research, Inc., www.adhesivesresearch.com

Double-Coated Polyester Tape

Venture Tape 514CW is a double-coated polyester film tape coated on both sides with an aggressive acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). Venture Tape 514CW is especially suitable for corrugated paper applications. —Venture Tape, www.venturetape.com

Splicing Tape

3M™ Silicone Splicing Tape 253 offers 0.0075-in. (0.191-mm) silicone-treated paper backing with a silicone adhesive. This single-coated paper tape features a modified poly liner on the face side of the tape to help ensure roll quality, ease of unwind, and protection of the adhesive against contamination until the splice is ready to be made. Tape 253 is used in butt-splicing many paper and plastic based materials and is suitable for splicing many silicone-treated materials.—3M, www.3M.com pP
 

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