Introducing tesa EasySplice® FilmLine Plus

Company officials of tesa tape, inc., an affiliate of tesa SE, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, announced an expansion to its prestigious line of tesa EasySplice® products for the flexible package printing industry. The new product – tesa EasySplice® FilmLine Plus – is the next-generation product of the original tesa EasySplice® FilmLine product released in 2007.

tesa EasySplice® FilmLine Plus is a highly-engineered adhesive tape designed for high-performance splicing of film and foil webs during high-speed printing and coating applications. As with all tesa EasySplice® products, tesa EasySplice® FilmLine Plus is designed for “straight-line” application across the prepared web, fostering fast and efficient web preparation time. Additionally, tesa EasySplice® FilmLine Plus is equipped with enhanced features that allow for trouble-free splicing, even between the most challenging substrates such as very thin films and foils. Specific product features include:

• Unique adhesive system designed for adhesion to a variety of filmic materials with varying surface structures
• Split liner to enable faster and easier application of the tape
• Market-leading splitting strip with an aggressive adhesive system to quickly and securely bond to the new film roll while the press is running

With tesa EasySplice® FilmLine Plus, flexible package printers are equipped with more flexibility than ever before, including: fast and easy splice preparation; constant and secure splice preparation; unchanged press speeds during printing and roll changes; consistent registration throughout the entire print run as press speeds remain constant; maximized machine efficiency. For more information on tesa’s complete line of products for flexible package printers, visit www.tesatape.com/industry/paperprint.

For over a century, tesa tape has pioneered the development of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape technologies. This rich tradition of innovation dates back to 1882 when the company's founder patented a method for manufacturing medical adhesive dressings. With this invention came the beginning of a global enterprise dedicated to the development and promotion of advanced adhesive tape solutions. Today, this worldwide company services customers in over 100 countries around the globe and holds numerous product patents. In North America, tesa markets many diverse product lines including double-sided fastening tapes, masking tapes and associated products, packaging tapes, duct and cloth tapes, and many specialty tape products. At tesa, it is our charter to provide our customers with service levels and applications expertise that are second to none in the industry. With this as our goal, we stand committed to providing adhesive tape solutions beyond the roll! Proud sponsor of the USA Bobsled / Skeleton Team!