Apparatus for applying adhesive tape

摘要

An apparatus for applying a length of adhesive tape from a supply of adhesive tape along the length of the leading edge of a roll of web material includes a cutting mechanism for cutting the length of web material to form a leading edge on the roll of web material. An application mechanism of the apparatus is configured to remove adhesive tape from the supply of adhesive tape and apply adhesive tape along the leading edge of the web material. A take-up mechanism removes a liner from the adhesive tape prior to the application of the adhesive tape to the leading edge. A tape cut off mechanism cuts the adhesive tape to form the length of adhesive tape along the leading edge of the web material. A buffing mechanism contacts the adhesive tape uniformly and simultaneously along the length of the leading edge to ensure contact between the adhesive tape and an outer layer portion of the roll of web material that is directly adjacent the leading edge.