The method relates to tape connecting device (1) and a method for connecting a first tape to a second tape for providing a tape string. In the tape connecting device (1) when continuously conveying the first tape an end section of the first tape is connected to a start section of the second tape by an adhesive connection by a liquid (in particular water) arranged in a connecting section. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for connecting two tapes, a processing system and a use of a method.

The inventive tape connecting device (1) and the method can in particular be used for a continuous provision of a security tape for a security document as a banknote.

Provided is a sheet supply device capable of reliably joining sheets by accurately transmitting force for joining the sheets. A joining mechanism includes a pressing roller that presses a sheet of a supply side roll against the outer peripheral surface of a standby side roll; and a moving unit that supports the pressing roller such that the pressing roller is configured to approach and move away from the standby side roll supported by a support shaft disposed at a splice position in the radial direction of the standby side roll. The moving unit supports the pressing roller such that the center of the pressing roller is movable on a straight line passing through the center of a rotation shaft and the center of the support shaft disposed at the splice position.

Provided is a sheet supply device capable of reliably joining sheets by accurately transmitting force for joining the sheets. A joining mechanism includes a pressing roller that presses a sheet of a supply side roll against the outer peripheral surface of a standby side roll; and a moving unit that supports the pressing roller such that the pressing roller is configured to approach and move away from the standby side roll supported by a support shaft disposed at a splice position in the radial direction of the standby side roll. The moving unit supports the pressing roller such that the center of the pressing roller is movable on a straight line passing through the center of a rotation shaft and the center of the support shaft disposed at the splice position.

A bag-making and packaging apparatus includes a bag-making and packaging unit, a film feeding unit, a splicing device, and a control unit. The control unit allows a bag-making operation to continue by utilizing an auto-feeding function that feeds to the bag-making and packaging unit a film F spliced by the splicing device to take the place of a film F currently being fed to the bag-making and packaging unit. When the control unit judges that at least one of the film feeding unit and the splicing device is malfunctioning in a case where the control unit is utilizing the auto-feeding function, the control unit stops the auto-feeding function and executes a non-auto-feeding mode. The non-auto-feeding mode allows the bag-making operation to be continued by the bag-making and packaging unit and a film roll holding unit that is operable among plural film roll holding units.

A web handling system and method for controlling tension in a web of material is disclosed. For instance, the web handling system is particularly well suited for maintaining web tension within predefined setpoints during temporary interruptions in the process, such as during splicing operations. The web handling system includes an accumulator or festoon that accumulates amounts of the material as the material is being fed downstream. At least one guide roll within the festoon is coupled to a drive device, such as a motor. The system also includes at least one tension sensing device. The drive device accelerates or decelerates the guide roll based upon information obtained from the tension sensing device. In one embodiment, the system further includes an electronic gearing configuration between a roll of material being unwound and the guide roll within the festoon for better synchronization and further minimizing tension swings. The electronic gearing can include a diameter calculator for the roll of material being unwound based on speed feedback of a driven guide roll.

A web handling system and method for controlling tension in a web of material is disclosed. For instance, the web handling system is particularly well suited for maintaining web tension within predefined setpoints during temporary interruptions in the process, such as during splicing operations. The web handling system includes an accumulator or festoon that accumulates amounts of the material as the material is being fed downstream. At least one guide roll within the festoon is coupled to a drive device, such as a motor. The system also includes at least one tension sensing device. The drive device accelerates or decelerates the guide roll based upon information obtained from the tension sensing device. In one embodiment, the system further includes an electronic gearing configuration between a roll of material being unwound and the guide roll within the festoon for better synchronization and further minimizing tension swings. The electronic gearing can include a diameter calculator for the roll of material being unwound based on speed feedback of a driven guide roll.

Disclosed is a connection jig tape for splicing end portions of feeding tapes together, the feeding tape comprising accommodating spaces formed to accommodate electronic parts therein, a protection tape disposed on the electronic parts, and a plurality of transfer holes formed at one side thereof, the connection jig comprising: a base tape comprising projections formed to protrude from opposite sides thereof or at least two projections formed to protrude from one side thereof and spaced apart from each other to be inserted in the transfer holes of the respective feeding tapes to be spliced together; and a first splicing tape disposed on the base tape.

Disclosed is a connection jig tape for splicing end portions of feeding tapes together, the feeding tape comprising accommodating spaces formed to accommodate electronic parts therein, a protection tape disposed on the electronic parts, and a plurality of transfer holes formed at one side thereof, the connection jig comprising: a base tape comprising projections formed to protrude from opposite sides thereof or at least two projections formed to protrude from one side thereof and spaced apart from each other to be inserted in the transfer holes of the respective feeding tapes to be spliced together; and a first splicing tape disposed on the base tape.

The present invention relates to the field of SMT splicing belt processing equipment, and more particularly to a bonding machine for new and old SMT splicing belts. The machine comprises a supporting plate for supporting the old and new splicing belts, conveying devices for conveying the old and new splicing belts toward one another, and a bonding mechanism for bonding the old and new splicing belts together, the conveying devices and the bonding mechanism both being connected to a controller.

The present invention relates to the field of SMT splicing belt processing equipment, and more particularly to a bonding machine for new and old SMT splicing belts. The machine comprises a supporting plate for supporting the old and new splicing belts, conveying devices for conveying the old and new splicing belts toward one another, and a bonding mechanism for bonding the old and new splicing belts together, the conveying devices and the bonding mechanism both being connected to a controller.