Splicer tape system

Abstract

A splicer tape is provided for holding down the leading end portion of the outer layer of a new roll of web and for enabling the leading end portion of the new roll to be spliced to the trailing end portion of an active web. The tape contains an elongated strip of carrier material having inner and outer sides with the inner side of the strip having a first and second longitudinally extending section and preferably having an intermediate longitudinally extending section located between the first and second sections, said intermediate section being free of adhesive. A first adhesive is applied onto the first section and comprises a non-releasable adhesive which is to be applied against the leading end portion of the new roll. A second adhesive is applied onto the second section of the inner side of the carrier strip and comprises a releasable adhesive which is to be applied against the body of the new roll to hold the leading edge of the new roll down until the leading edge of the new roll is spliced to the trailing end portion of the active web whereupon the second adhesive releases from the body of the new roll without leaving any portion of the tape on the roll body. A third adhesive is applied on the outer side of the carrier strip and it comprises a non-releasable adhesive which is to be applied against trailing end portions from the active web during splicing.

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