Lowest cost splicing method
Highest degree of operator training
Adhesive coating controlled by roll tender
Pre-applied
adhesive tabs and glue
Eliminates operator influence at the "nose"
Maintains low cost of using adhesive to make the splice
Tabs are designed to reduce premature failure
Pre-applied
adhesive tabs and tape
Using coated products to prepare roll eliminates the need for evaporation
time of adhesive
Straight across
splice
Highest cost splicing method
Fastest roll preparation
Minimal operator training