An apparatus and method for stretch wrapping of a palletized load uses film tension feedback derived from a film tension control load cell to control film dispensation. The load cell measures film tension and the film payout rates is determined by the film tension. Film tension values are used to determine when an out of bounds condition occurs, namely, when a film break has occurred, or when a possible film break is about to occur or when the film has been cut at the end of a wrapping cycle. To prevent film free end entanglement caused by a break, clamps engage the film so the film tail is controlled, eliminating the risk of recoil. The broken film tail may then be quickly and reliably reattached to the rotating load in a desired position.

A method is presented for making a multizone sticker for manufacturing an absorbent article. The method includes unwinding a sticker laminate. The method also includes separating the laminate into a first layer and a second layer, with the first layer including a surface with adhesive and the second layer including a non-stick backing layer. The method also includes treating the first layer with adhesive neutralizing agent to form a first zone with untreated adhesive and a second zone with treated adhesive. The method also includes recombining the first layer and the second layer, with at least a portion of the first zone configured to extend across a leading edge of a roll of material comprising a roll winding direction.

A tape supply device is disclosed. The tape supply device comprises a supply roll supplying a tape having a first surface and a second surface formed opposite to the first surface; and a clamp gripping an end of the tape drawn from the supply roll. The clamp includes a first fixing part movable in an up-down direction, the first fixing part positioned above the tape, the first fixing part facing the first surface; a second fixing part positioned below the first fixing part, the second fixing part positioned below the tape, the second fixing part facing the second surface, and the second fixing part movable in the up-down direction, the second fixing part including a through hole; and a push rod positioned below the second fixing part. When the second fixing part moves down, the push rod passes through the through hole and protrudes upward from the second fixing part.