tesa® EasySplice 51816 Detect Premium

Double-sided splicing tape

Product description

tesa® 51816 EasySplice Detect Premium is a double-sided integrated flying splice tape consisting of an aluminised flat-back paper and a modified acrylic adhesive.

tesa® 51816 EasySplice Detect Premium features especially
  • Very high tack properties
  • Very high shear resistance
  • Very good heat resistance
  • Very good adhesion values on coated and uncoated paper
  • Low splice thickness
  • Reliable detection of splice position
  • Smooth and easy application due to a flexible backing


The innovative tape composition includes the following functions:
  • Slit liner for the secure fixation of the top sheet
  • Aluminised backing for a reliable detection of the splice position
  • Adhesive formulation with very high tack properties for excellent contact between expiring web and new reel
  • Two splitting strips with paper backing for a smooth opening of the new paper reel without jeopardizing the printing process
  • White paper backing for a fully printable splice due to an internal aluminisation


Color: Blue

Application Fields

tesa® 51816 EasySplice Detect Premium is particularly suitable for:
  • Flying splices in the newsprint industry
  • Flying splices at heatset offset printers
  • Flying splices in hybrid presses

Product Construction

Total thickness 110 µm

Properties / Performance Values

Elongation at break 5.5 %
Tensile strength 36 N/cm
Shelf life time (packed) < 25°C 12 months
tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.

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