Abstract: A self-adhesive tape, provided with a longitudinal direction, a first surface and an opposite, second surface, wherein the first surface is provided with an adhesive layer and the second surface with information, while said information comprises user information about the use of the tape, in particular user information relating to suitable applications of the tape such as substrates and finishes on which the tape can be suitably utilized.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing adhesive tape, provided with a housing and receiving a supply roll of adhesive tape and guiding means for, during use, feeding to and through the dispense opening a leading end of adhesive tape unwound from the supply roll brought outside the dispense opening, wherein operating means are provided for moving the cutting means between a first position largely retracted in the housing and a second, cutting position, wherein the cutting means can be brought into contact with adhesive tape fed into and/or through the dispense opening.

Abstract: A system for girding an article, in particular the twisted end of a bag, with a closure including a strip of adhesive tape. The system comprises a girding device and a roll of adhesive tape having a core. The girding device comprises a housing including a slot which is adapted for receiving the article moving therethrough. The housing also is provided with a support post for rotatably supporting a roll of adhesive tape. A star wheel is mounted for rotation at one side of the slot and has radially extending spokes which extend over the slot and are separated by recesses suitable for accommodating a twisted end of the article as it is moved through the slot past the star wheel. The housing further includes an element which lies at an opposite side of the slot from that of the star wheel and thereat forms a wall part lying along the path of ends of the spokes of the star wheel. A severing mechanism is provided for severing a strip of adhesive tape after the article has passed the star wheel.