3M offers high quality products for Web Splicing applications that require thin-caliper, high-strength tapes that are available in a range of colors and adhesive types for successful butt splicing of various substrates and temperature requirements.
Thin caliper: Low-profile butt splices minimize disturbances in roll formation.
High tensile strength: 3M™ Polyester Splicing Tapes offer a high tensile strength splice with minimal splice thickness.
Many adhesive types: 3M’s wide variety of adhesive types offer a wide range of suitability for many substrate materials and process requirements.
Long-term aging: The aging characteristics of the acrylic adhesives allow these tapes to work well for many long-term holding applications.
Metalized polyester backing: Tapes 850 (gold and silver) and Tape 630 have an additional layer of aluminum that allows for automatic splice detection.