Patent ID: 6464163
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A method in splicing in a continuous unwind stand, in which method the web on a new a machine reel (13) to be introduced in the unwind stand is joined at full speed with the web (P) of the machine reel (11) that is being emptied, comprising the steps of:cutting off the web (P); pressing the web (P) of the machine reel (11) that is being emptied into contact with the splice (14) provided on the new machine reel (13), wherein a cut-off final end (Pâ€²) of the web (P) on the machine reel (11) that is being emptied is made to adhere to an intermediate roll (18); and placing said intermediate roll (18) upstream of a cutter blade (15) by means of suction while said intermediate roll (18) revolves at the unwind speed.