Double Sided Repulpable Tape for Manual Splicing of Newsprint

RE-T6701 is a double-sided, repulpable adhesive tape (0.105 mm) that’s used for manual splicing of newsprint. The repulpable tape has a cellulose fiber tissue carrier and is coated with a water soluble, acrylic adhesive. The tape has a high wet grab and is bi-siliconized and repulpable. With an easy release liner, the repulpable tape is also heat resistant to 200° Celsius.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE TAPE

The most common applications for the double-sided, repulpable tape include:

  • recommended for flying splice at low speed (>600 m/minute) on off-line coaters, supercalenders, or sheeters operating with automatic zero speed slicers
  • can be used on uncoated and coated paper
FEATURES OF THE TAPE

Features of the double-sided, repulpable tape include:

  • high wet grab
  • repulpable
  • easy release liner
  • heat resistant to 200° Celsius
TAPE ADHESIVE

The tape has a water soluble, acrylic adhesive.

TAPE SIZES

The double-sided, repulpable tape is available in the following sizes:

  • 3/4 inch inches by 18 yards / 18 mm by 50 m
  • 1 inch by 18 yards / 24 mm by 50 m
TAPE COLORS

The double-sided, repulpable tape is available in light blue.

WHO USES THE TAPE

The tape is most commonly used by:

  • newspaper publishers
  • printers
ECHOtape PART NUMBER

The part number for this tape is RE-T6701.

Application
  • Recommended for flying splice at low speed (<600 m./min.), on off-line coaters, supercalenders, or sheeters operating with automatic zero speed splicers. Useable on uncoated and coated paper.  Heat resistant to 200°C.
Technical Data
SIZES 18 mm x 50 m
24 mm x 50 m
CARRIER Tissue
ADHESIVE Water Soluble
TOTAL THICKNESS .105 mm
ADHESION 35.8 oz/in

 

Storage & Usage Conditions

Store tape in its original packaging away from direct sunlight and in a cool and dry area. For optimum performance, tape should be used within 12 months of date of shipment. Tape works best when applied to a surface that is clean, dry and free of grease, oil or other contaminants.

The information cited is in good faith and has been established from sources held to be secure and reliable. The values listed are typical properties. Individual rolls may vary slightly from these values. All ECHOtape products are warranted to be free of defects at time of shipment. Many factors can affect the use and performance of a product in a particular application and the user must, by test or otherwise, determine suitability for purpose; Edelstein makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, concerning any application and usage if its products. If ECHOtape product is proved to be defective, the exclusive remedy, shall be for Edelstein to replace the defective product. ECHOtape shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including but not limited to, contract, negligence, warranty or strict liability.

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