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Slit roll
AFTC Distributors and Converters, cut the logrolls
into the desired width of slit roll before sending it to
the end-user. Slit rolls can be produced in virtually
any width, ranging from 4mm up to 300 mm in
width. Some applications require very precise width,
whereas other applications will need wider tapes
whereby the tolerances are not as stringent. Choosing
proper width is based on a variety of factors, like
the bonding strength required, the size of the part
but also on other factors like the width of the profile
which must be bonded and the type of substrates.
either similar or dissimilar materials for a specific
application. AFTC works in collaboration with several
converters who are specialized in mass production
of die cuts. These die-cuts from the AFTC SilverTapes
are used in applications in white goods, automotive
sensors, automotive spoilers, tablets, mobile phones
and many other applications.
Liner
Liners play a very important role for the processing
of acrylic foam tape. Many customers will require a
Spool roll
AFTC is also able to offer our customers yet another
processing option for our SilverTapes, spool rolls.
Mainly used in the automotive industry, a spool roll
is constructed using a traverse winding system to
produce one large reel or roll. AFTC can provide spool
rolls from 4mm to 25mm with a continuous operating
length of 700 mtr to 1200 mtr with limited splices.
The maximum length of a spool roll is dependent
on the total thickness and width of the tape used.
Because of the long and continuous lengths compared
to a “pancake roll” there is less variability due to less
change over. The net result is that you can run longer
and faster improving your profitability.
Die-cut
AFTC’s end users typically use die cuts. A die-cut is a
specific shape or size of our tape and is used to bond
paper liner instead of the standard non – siliconized
130 µm red PE Liner. AFTC does offer the option of
a paper liner for all of our products. The 130 µm red
PE liner is the standard. A siliconized version of our
130 µm red PE film is available, however, it is used
primarily on our LSE series (64 and 96 series) due
to the very aggressive nature of the LSE adhesive
system.
Pull tab
AFTC can also offer our customers the option of a
pull tab. A pull tab is a small piece affixed to the edge
of the die cut piece in order to aid in the removal of
the liner. Several automotive customers utilize AFTC
pull tabs to help improve speed and efficiency during
production. AFTC offers three different kind of pull
tabs. The selection of the proper pull tab is dependent
from the type of product and liner being used as well
as the required adhesive and release values. AFTC
recommends using the ET9394 with our AM93 and
AM94 series tapes and ET9698 for our AM96 and
AM98 series tape.
Besides these two plastic pulltabs, AFTC offers a
variety of heat bond pulltabs. These aluminum
pulltabs are bonded to the liner by a heat source and
ensure an extremely high adhesion to the liner.
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