Splice and process for making a splice on the leader of a paper roll

Abstract From the Canadian patent

For making a web connection, an adhesive tape is used which essentially features on, only one side an adhesive layer. The cover foil of this adhesive layer is comprised of two, parts that are separated by a longitudinal seam. Applied on the other side of the substrate of, the adhesive layer is at least one narrow adhesive strip also having a cover , foil, which, preferably is contained on an edge of the adhesive tape. Also provided is a double-stick, adhesive tape wherein the longitudinal seam is created by a plurality of perforations. The, tapes of the invention can be used as a splice for a paper roll. Processes and devices for, making such splice are also disclosed.