摘要 |
A method comprises unwinding a roll 14', axially translating roll 14' to maintain the unwound strip 19 in a pre-established position (sensed at 26); axially translating a replacement roll 14 to maintain at least its first coil in a position substantially laterally aligned with the strip 19 during the splicing between a trailing edge of roll 14' and a leading edge of roll 14'. Rotating supports 13, 13' for the rolls are supported by a carriage 27 adjustable in a direction parallel to the axies of the rolls to maintain the pre-established lateral position of strip 19. A second carriage 29, carried on carriage 27, moves the second roll to align it with the strip and maintain such alignment despite adjustment movements of carriage 27. Splicing is effected at 31 using adhesive 37 on the replacement strip. <IMAGE>
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