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Full line of adhesive transfer and double coated tapes for reliable overlap splices. Are you looking for a reliable splittable or repulpable flying splice tape? Our experienced application professionals can provide you with recommendations to meet your most demanding needs.

 

As an independent distributor, Conversource helps you match the right tapes to your print jobs.  Our network of specialty brands provides the quality you deserve backed by Conversource's industry-leading service and support you trust. We stock several specialty brand splicing tapes in the most popular widths, ready to ship same day.

Conversource is the flexo printers' and converters' source for splicing tapes.  From standard red splicing tapes to those for unique applications, Conversource stocks the ideal splicing tape for you.  Call to discuss your applications and specific requirements.

3M Splicing tapes for flexo printing and converting. In stock. Ships same day. Great choice for label & package flexo printing.

Illustrative list of Splicing and Specialty Tapes

Conversource carries the full line of 3M, tesa and other tapes.

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3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape 8387 is an engineered adhesive tape designed for high-performance splicing of film and foil webs.

3M 8387 Splittable Flying Splice Tape

3M 8387 Splittable Flying Splice and Zero Speed | 3M

Maximize speed: Keep your presses running at higher speeds so you can get the best from your press with consistent results.

Optimize surface adhesion: Splice even the most challenging substrates, such as: • Polyethylene•  Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene• Cast Polypropylene• Polyester• Aluminum Foil

Minimize contamination: Save cleanup time and money by reducing tab debris and fiber contamination on your central impression (CI) drum and rollers, as well as eliminating the hazards of using glue.

 

3M™ Double Coated Tape 9737 is a double-sided tape mounted on a thin polyester carrier with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive

3M 9737R Double Coated Tape

3M 9737R, 9737 | 3M

Recommended Use: Zero speed or flying splice applications.

 

Features: Thin PET carrier, aggressive and versatile tape for many surfaces. Available in Red or Clear.

 

3M™ Flatback Tape 2517 is a good, general purpose tape ideal for a range of web processing and splicing applications where adhesion in high temp

3M 2517 Flatback Tape

3M 2517 | 3M

Recommended Use:

  • Splicing liner boards
  • High or low temperature splicing applications
  • Bundling
  • Holding
  • Packaging applications

 

Features: Strong and Easy to Tear

Our 3M™ Flatback Tape 2517 is a general purpose flatback tape designed for a range of applications. It features a kraft paper backing that is easy to tear while still maintaining strong cross directional tensile properties. A rubber adhesive is mounted to this backing to provide an immediate initial tack to a wide variety of substrates, including steel. Once adhered it provides strong holding power and removes easily. This tape can be machine dispensed. It will perform in moist conditions and in bake cycles up to 300°F/149°C for up to 30 minutes. Available in Medium Brown.

 

Tesa EasySplice 51910 FilmLine Plus tape for high speed flying splices in any kind of film converting processes like flexo and rotogravure

tesa 51910 EasySplice

tesa EasySplice® 51910 FilmLine PLUS | tesa

Recommended Use: The tape is particularly suitable for high-speed flying splice applications in any kind of film converting processes like flexo and rotogravure printing as well as laminating processes.

Features: tesa 5190 has a paper backing with a paper based splitting mechanism and a modified synthetic rubber adhesive. High tack properties and good adhesion on unpolar surfaces for excellent contact between expiring web and new reel.

tesa® 4104 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other

tesa 4104 Box Sealing & Flagging

tesa® 4104 Red | tesa

Recommended Use: Sealing small boxes (card-board or plastic), sealing tins and bags, available in a variety of colors making tesa® 4104 ideals for marking. tesa® 4104 red enables a sharp-edge masking for multi-color painting, as well.

Features: tesa® 4104 is a premium packaging tape based on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Provides excellent performance on all kind of cardboards and secures a safe closure. Natural rubber adhesive system.

 

Conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner. Crepe backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and provides one piece removal.

3M 232 Masking Tape

3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 232 | 3M

Recommended Use:

  • Labeling
  • Temporary Holding
  • Patching
  • Paint masking

 

Features: 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 232 conforms well for masking around corners and over irregular surfaces. The rubber adhesive sticks instantly and offers strong holding power that resists lifting, curling, and adhesive transfer when removing from surfaces like EDPM rubber moldings.

 

The natural rubber adhesive bonds well to paper, metal, wood and painted surfaces with reliable holding power and conformability. Under normal operating conditions, 3M™ High Performance Masking Tape 232 features one piece removal without slivering.

 

For a similar tape that offers greater elongation and superior sliver resistance, consider 3M™ High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+.

 

tesa® 60404 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other

tesa 60404 Box Sealing & Flagging

tesa® 60404 Red | tesa

Recommended Use: Sealing small boxes (card-board or plastic), sealing tins and bags, available in a variety of colors making tesa® 60404 ideals for marking. tesa® 60404 red enables a sharp-edge masking for multi-color painting, as well.

Features: tesa® 60404 is a premium packaging tape based on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Provides excellent performance on all kind of cardboards and secures a safe closure. Natural rubber adhesive system.

Available in: Red, Blue, Gold, Green, Black

 

Converters choice for heavy duty sealing, core starting, closures, FDA indrect food contact applications. America's supplier to flexo printers.

3M 476XL Double Coated Tape Extended Liner

3M™ Extended Liner Tape 476XL | 3M

Recommended Use:

  • Heavy Duty Sealing
  • Core Starting
  • Closure of Overnight Boxes / Mailers
  • FDA Indirect Food Contact Applications
  • Mounting of Promotional Items

 

Features: 3M™ Extended Liner Tape 476XL features 3M adhesive 760 synthetic rubber. Liner extends beyond the width of the rubber adhesive to provide easy liner starting and removal.

 

Benefits:

  • Excellent quick stick / initial adhesion
  • Available in Long Yardage Rolls for use in Automated Equipment to streamline processes.

 

Transparent, UPVC backing material, FDA compliant for indirect food contact, excellent adhesion and durability. Available at Conversource.

Scotch Light Duty Packaging Tape 681

Scotch Light Duty Packaging Tape 681 | 3M

Recommended Use:

  • Heavy Duty Sealing
  • Core Starting
  • Closure of Overnight Boxes / Mailers
  • FDA Indirect Food Contact Applications
  • Mounting of Promotional Items

 

Features: Clear, 2.4 mil (0.061 mm) film tape used for heat-shrink packaging applications, moisture and chemical resistant, natural rubber adhesive.

 

Benefits:

  • Excellent handling and durability
  • Adheres to difficult substrates
  • Removes cleanly
  • Easy to open when used as closure feature
  • FDA compliant for indirect food contact

 

Professionals care for all the details of each order through processing, fulfillment, shipping and delivery. Count on Conversourse.

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Flexo printing supplies, splicing tapes and specialty tapes, core starting tapes, tabbing tapes, flagging tapes, floor marking tapes, & more.
3M Splicing tapes for flexo printing and converting. In stock. Ships same day. Great choice for label & package flexo printing.
3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape 8387 is an engineered adhesive tape designed for high-performance splicing of film and foil webs.
3M™ Double Coated Tape 9737 is a double-sided tape mounted on a thin polyester carrier with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive
3M™ Flatback Tape 2517 is a good, general purpose tape ideal for a range of web processing and splicing applications where adhesion in high temp
Tesa EasySplice 51910 FilmLine Plus tape for high speed flying splices in any kind of film converting processes like flexo and rotogravure
tesa® 4104 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other
Conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner. Crepe backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and provides one piece removal.
tesa® 60404 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other
Converters choice for heavy duty sealing, core starting, closures, FDA indrect food contact applications. America's supplier to flexo printers.
Transparent, UPVC backing material, FDA compliant for indirect food contact, excellent adhesion and durability. Available at Conversource.
Professionals care for all the details of each order through processing, fulfillment, shipping and delivery. Count on Conversourse.
Flexo printing supplies, splicing tapes and specialty tapes, core starting tapes, tabbing tapes, flagging tapes, floor marking tapes, & more.
3M Splicing tapes for flexo printing and converting. In stock. Ships same day. Great choice for label & package flexo printing.
3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape 8387 is an engineered adhesive tape designed for high-performance splicing of film and foil webs.
3M™ Double Coated Tape 9737 is a double-sided tape mounted on a thin polyester carrier with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive
3M™ Flatback Tape 2517 is a good, general purpose tape ideal for a range of web processing and splicing applications where adhesion in high temp
Tesa EasySplice 51910 FilmLine Plus tape for high speed flying splices in any kind of film converting processes like flexo and rotogravure
tesa® 4104 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other
Conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner. Crepe backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and provides one piece removal.
tesa® 60404 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other
Converters choice for heavy duty sealing, core starting, closures, FDA indrect food contact applications. America's supplier to flexo printers.
Transparent, UPVC backing material, FDA compliant for indirect food contact, excellent adhesion and durability. Available at Conversource.
Professionals care for all the details of each order through processing, fulfillment, shipping and delivery. Count on Conversourse.
Flexo printing supplies, splicing tapes and specialty tapes, core starting tapes, tabbing tapes, flagging tapes, floor marking tapes, & more.
3M Splicing tapes for flexo printing and converting. In stock. Ships same day. Great choice for label & package flexo printing.
3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape 8387 is an engineered adhesive tape designed for high-performance splicing of film and foil webs.
3M™ Double Coated Tape 9737 is a double-sided tape mounted on a thin polyester carrier with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive
3M™ Flatback Tape 2517 is a good, general purpose tape ideal for a range of web processing and splicing applications where adhesion in high temp
Tesa EasySplice 51910 FilmLine Plus tape for high speed flying splices in any kind of film converting processes like flexo and rotogravure
Conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner. Crepe backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and provides one piece removal.
tesa® 4104 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other
tesa® 60404 premium packaging tape on a PVC-film backing and a natural rubber adhesive. Excellent performance on all kind of cardboards & other
Converters choice for heavy duty sealing, core starting, closures, FDA indrect food contact applications. America's supplier to flexo printers.
Transparent, UPVC backing material, FDA compliant for indirect food contact, excellent adhesion and durability. Available at Conversource.
Professionals care for all the details of each order through processing, fulfillment, shipping and delivery. Count on Conversourse.
Recommended Eco-Friendly Solution that minimizes waste, replaces hazardous material or reduces landfill.