Guide to choosing TESA® Splice Tapes

TESA® Splice Tapes

Discover tesa® EasySplice® splicing tapes and revolutionise reel splicing in printing, packaging, and paper manufacturing. With an emphasis on efficiency and eco-friendly practices, these tapes minimise interruptions and waste, adapting to fast speeds and diverse materials. This guide helps you make the best choice, combining technical advances with practical recommendations, ideal for companies that aspire to increase their production performance.

TESA® Splice Tapes – Repulpable for Paper Production

Options for Coating Machines and Coated Papers

In paper manufacturing, repulpable tapes enable stable joints in equipment exceeding 1,000 m/min. tesa® 50535 EasySplice® Permanent resists cutting for solid fastenings in coating machines, and tesa® 61152 EasySplice® CoaterLine Premium excels on coated papers, with water-soluble adhesive that ensures complete disintegration in recycling.

TESA® Splice Tapes – Paper Printing

Precision in Gravure and Flexographic Printing Processes

These tapes facilitate smooth changes in gravure and flexographic printers, preserving sharpness. tesa® 51970 EasySplice® Butt Splice closes reels with protective liner, and tesa® 51780 EasySplice® PrintLine Plus supports splices in motion, cutting interruptions by 80%.

TESA® Splice Tapes – Corrugated Board Production

Secure Fastenings on High Temperature Lines

Suitable for corrugators reaching 200°C, these tapes maintain integrity in flutes and liners. tesa® 51788 EasySplice® Black Plus provides high tack for double papers in hot environments, and tesa® 61152 EasySplice® CoaterLine Premium ensures optically detectable splices, ideal for quality control in continuous production.

TESA® Splice Tapes – Hygiene Product Manufacturing

Adaptation to Nonwovens and Absorbent Materials

Specialised in nappies and towels, these tapes handle soft substrates without compromising functionality. tesa® 51948 EasySplice® FilmLine Black X offers strong adhesion to non-woven fabrics, reducing waste on assembly lines.

TESA® Splice Tapes – Films and Plastic Materials

Stability in Packaging Conversion

For slippery films, these tapes prevent unwanted separations. tesa® 4950 EasySplice® Film Butt Splice seals reels in orientation processes, and tesa® 51910 EasySplice® FilmLine PLUS facilitates splices in extrusion, compatible with non-polar surfaces for uninterrupted flows.

Comparative Table

Tape	Adhesive	Maximum Speed (m/min)	Thermal Resistance (°C)	Repulpable	Thickness(mm)	Key Differences
tesa® 50535 Permanente	Modified rubber	1.200	150	Yes	0.18	High shear resistance; ideal for thick papers, but less flexible on slippery surfaces compared to FilmLine.
tesa® 61152 CoaterLine Premium	Water-soluble acrylic	1.000	140	Yes	0.20	Moisture-resistant adhesive for coatings; greater durability (50% more than standard) on treated papers, but lower initial adhesion on films.
tesa® 51970 Empalme de Tope	Synthetic rubber	800	130	Yes	0.15	Slotted lining for precise opening; focused on manual closures, less robust at high speeds than PrintLine.
tesa® 51780 PrintLine Plus	Acrylic	1.000	140	Yes	0.18	30% more adhesion than standard for flying splices; INGEDE 12 certified for de-skewing, superior in printing vs. CoaterLine in humidity.
tesa® 51788 Black Plus	Black acrylic	1.200	150	Yes	0.20	Black support for optical detection; more detectable in corrugated than clear versions, but higher cost due to inductive characteristic.
tesa® 51948 FilmLine Black X	Modified rubber	1.200	140	Yes	0.22	High adhesion on non-polar materials for non-woven fabrics; controlled peeling for smooth opening, better than PrintLine in absorbency for sanitary products.
tesa® 4950 Empalme de Tope Film	Synthetic rubber	800	130	Yes	0.16	Structured anti-bubble lining for films; more economical for closures than FilmLine PLUS, but lower maximum speed.
tesa® 51910 FilmLine PLUS	Modified rubber	1.000	140	Yes	0.20	High adhesion in unipolar for flexo/rotogravure; separation strip for secure closure, superior in laminate compared to Butt Splice in stability.

Applications

tesa® 50535 Permanente: Ideal for connecting rolls in high-speed coating machines, perfect for paper mills that require recyclable and stable joints.
tesa® 61152 CoaterLine Premium: Excellent for coating paper in wet processes, facilitating splicing without affecting the final finish.
tesa® 51970 Empalme de Tope: Useful for sealing reels in gravure printing, with a liner that protects during storage and transport.
tesa® 51780 PrintLine Plus: Óptima para cambios dinámicos en flexografía, minimizando pausas en operaciones de gran volumen.
tesa® 51788 Black Plus: Recommended for corrugated cardboard with visual verification, offering detectable adhesion in industrial environments.
tesa® 51948 FilmLine Black X: Great for non-woven fabrics in sanitary towels, with properties that prevent residue in recycling.
tesa® 4950 Empalme de Tope Film: Effective for finishing film rolls in packaging, preventing tears during handling.
tesa® 51910 FilmLine PLUS: Versatile for plastic extruders, ensuring safe transitions in flexible material conversion.

Key Factors for Selecting the Right Tape

Determine the ideal tape by evaluating the base material (paper, cardboard, film), the machine speed, and the priority for recycling. Consider heat tolerance in processes involving dryers, and choose repulpable adhesives to comply with environmental regulations. Conduct tests on your machinery to calibrate adhesion and prevent incidents.

Benefits of tesa® EasySplice® Tapes in Industry

These tapes reduce interruptions by up to 80%, improve print and packaging quality, and promote sustainability by reducing waste. Their innovation makes them essential for manufacturers seeking a competitive edge.