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How to Easily Splice with tesa® EasySplice

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8 quick ways to maximize your tesa® EasySplice performance

 Check out our best practice guideline and download the overview document for your reference below

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01Check splitting strip

 

The splitting strips are delicate parts of the product.
Make sure the splitting strip is not damaged before you apply tesa® EasySplice.

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02Don’t apply tape to the full width of the roll

 

When you apply tesa® EasySplice, leave a gap of about one thumb’s width to the edge of the roll, to avoid exposed adhesive running through the machine.

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03Use a squeegee

 

Always use a squeegee when applying tesa® EasySplice to avoid premature opening and flying snippets. 

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04Trim the edges

 

To avoid damage to the web, trim the paper’s edges on both sides of tesa® EasySplice to avoid air pockets underneath the unsecured edges.

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05Check length of flag of the expiring web

 

Make sure that the flag is approximately as long as the distance between the bumper/contact roller and the knife.
This will help to have the best bond between two webs. 

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06Use a wider tesa® EasySplice for high speeds

 

For higher machine speeds, we recommend using tesa® EasySplice in a wide width to make sure there is enough adhesive contact area for a reliable splice. 

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07Synchronize speeds

 

Make sure the speeds of the new and old reel are synchronized.
This is essential for a secure contact between the two reels. 

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08Don’t cover the contact adhesive

 

Don’t cover the open contact adhesive if you use reinforcement tape or liquid glue in addition to our tesa® EasySplice.
It might negatively influence the adhesive’s performance.