Modern film converting processes demand maximum efficiency, reliability, and speed. Whether processing standard, high-slip, recycled, or siliconized films, uninterrupted production is critical to meet quality standards and cost targets. Splicing tapes for film materials play a key role in ensuring smooth reel changes, secure flying splices, and reduce downtime.
With over 130 years of expertise in adhesive solutions, we are a trusted partner for the film converting industry. Our advanced splicing tape solutions are designed to support high-speed production environments, while delivering consistent splice performance across a wide variety of film materials.
With the invention of tesa® EasySplice®, we revolutionized splicing processes in the paper production and converting industries. Our solutions enable reliable splices at high machine speeds and fast, easy job preparation, ensuring maximum process efficiency. Building on this success, the tesa® EasySplice® FilmLine product range has been specifically developed for film converters and offers reliable splice performance even under the most demanding conditions.
Our splicing tapes for film materials combine high tack contact adhesives with optimized wetting properties to ensure reliable bonding on standard non-polar films as well as on high-slip, recycled, and demanding film materials. Depending on the application, paper or black PET backings provide mechanical stability and enable easy optical splice detection. Integrated splittings splits and different adhesion stip technologies support controlled reel opening or secure top-layer fixation, while hand-tearable designs simplify application without the need for additional tools. As a result, tesa® EasySplice® FilmLine splicing tapes for film materials ensure secure, high-speed splicing, reduced waste, simplified handling, and consistently high process reliability across a wide range of film converting applications.
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tesa® EasySplice 51910 FilmLine PLUS is an integrated splicing tape designed for high-speed film converting processes, providing high tack, secure fixation, and controlled reel opening for reliable and uninterrupted roll changes.
tesa® EasySplice 51918 FilmLine Black is an integrated splicing tape for high-speed film converting applications, featuring a robust polyester backing, high tack adhesion, and a black double-sided design for reliable splicing and easy optical detection during roll changes.
tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X is an integrated flying splice tape consisting of a black PET backing and very high tack contact adhesive. It's particulary suitable for Flying splices in the flexographic or rotogravure printing industry of flexible packaging material with high content of slip agents
tesa® EasySplice 61958 FilmLine Black A is an integrated splicing tape for high-speed film converting processes, offering a robust polyester backing, high tack adhesion, and a controlled peel-off strip for precise and reliable reel opening with clear optical splice detection.
tesa® EasySplice 51938 FilmLine Robotic is a double-sided integrated flying splice tape, consisting of a black PET backing and a high tack synthetic rubber adhesive. Its product features are especially designed for the flying splice preparation of filmic materials in automatic preparation units.
Beyond integrated tesa® EasySplice® solutions, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of splicing tapes for film materials designed to address specific substrate challenges and process requirements. From double-sided and conventional splicing tapes to complementary solutions, our range supports film converters at every stage of production.
For converters processing challenging substrates such as high-slip or recycled films, we offer specialized double-sided splicing tapes for film materials with excellent wetting and adhesion properties. Our solutions support smooth, uninterrupted production processes, helping to minimize web breaks, prevent unexpected downtime, and maintain high operational efficiency.
Conventional splicing tapes remain a proven solution for standard film substrates and lower-speed static or flying splice applications, combining easy handling with consistent and dependable performance on non-polar film materials.
A product example is tesa® 50948, a double-sided splicing tape developed specifically for high-slip films. Its very high tack contact adhesive ensures outstanding wetting on slip-additive films, while the thin black PET backing enables reliable optical splice detection — making it ideal for secure, high-speed film converting and lamination processes.
For siliconized film materials, we provide dedicated splicing tapes for film materials designed to overcome low surface energy challenges. tesa® 4200 is a versatile double-sided splicing tape with strong adhesion to silicone surfaces. Its thin PET backing, high temperature resistance, and distinctive red color enable secure static and flying splices with reliable detection, even in demanding production environments.
To further improve process efficiency and stability, we offer a focused range of complementary splicing tapes supporting key steps such as core starting, end tabbing, failure flagging, and splice detection. Product examples include tesa® 51194 and tesa® 60404 for core starting, end tabbing and failure flagging. Used alongside primary splicing tapes, these solutions help enhance detection accuracy, reduce waste, and ensure smooth reel changes.
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Our splicing tapes for film materials are engineered to meet the increasing technical demands of modern film converting operations. They combine advanced adhesive technologies with application-oriented designs to ensure reliable splicing performance, even under high speeds and challenging production conditions.
Key features and benefits include:
Designed for both flying and static splicing applications, these solutions help film converters increase productivity, reduce material waste, and maintain stable and efficient converting processes.
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Splicing tapes for film materials are used to securely connect film webs during reel changes in film converting processes. They enable both flying and static splicing, allowing production to continue with minimal interruption. By ensuring stable web transfer and reliable splice closure, these tapes help maintain consistent product quality and uninterrupted machine operation. Integrated solutions such as tesa® EasySplice® FilmLine further simplify reel preparation and ensure reliable splice opening and closure, even at high machine speeds.
Reliable splicing tapes reduce machine downtime by preventing web breaks and splice failures during reel changes. Their consistent performance allows production lines to operate at higher speeds, minimizes material waste, and supports stable, efficient film converting processes.
