Abstract: A splicing tape (200) comprises a splicing portion (1,2) and an attachment portion (42,48), said attachment portion (42,48) being provided for releasably and self-supportively attaching said splicing tape (200) substantially across the width of a roll of sheet material. A first adhesive layer (2) is provided on a backing (1) extending from one longitudinal edge of the backing (1) across the tape to a first position towards the center of the backing (1), said first adhesive layer (2) being provided for attaching the leading edge of the roll to the splicing tape (200). A second adhesive layer (2) is provided on the backing (1) beginning at or beyond, but not overlapping the first position and extending towards the second longitudinal edge of the backing (1). The second adhesive layer is for attachment to a further sheet material.

Abstract: A splicing tape (100) includes a splicing portion (1, 2) and an attachment portion (10", 41), the attachment portion (10", 41) being provided for releasably and self-supportively attaching the splicing tape (100) substantially across the width of a roll of sheet material. A first adhesive layer (2) is provided to attach the leading edge of the roll to the splicing tape (100). The attachment portion (10", 41) is adapted to release the leading edge and splicing portion (1, 2) from the underlying sheet material leaving a non-tacky first surface of the underlying sheet material. A butt or overlap splice can be completed by attaching a further sheet material to the splicing portion (1, 2). The attachment portion (10", 41) includes preferably portions (10") for separating the attachment portion from the splicing portion (1, 2) and/or portions (41) for detaching the attachment portion from the surface of the underlying layer. Methods of making permanent or flying splices are provided.

Abstract: A splicing tape (200) comprises a splicing portion (1,2) and an attachment portion (42,48), said attachment portion (42, 48) being provided for releasably and self-supportively attaching said splicing tape (200) substantially across the width of a roll of sheet material. A first adhesive layer (2) is provided on a backing (1) extending from one longitudinal edge of the backing (1) across the tape to a first position towards the center of the backing (1), said first adhesive layer (2) being provided for attaching the leading edge of the roll to the splicing tape (200). A second adhesive layer (2) is provided on the backing (1) beginning at or beyond, but not overlapping the first position and extending towards the second longitudinal edge of the backing (1). The second adhesive layer is for attachment to a further sheet material.