Product Summary

ST-516 is a clear double-coated polyester splicing tape engineered with a super aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive for demanding, high-speed splicing applications.

Product Overview

ST-516 Double-Coated Polyester Splicing Tape is designed for operations that require immediate grab, extreme adhesion, and dependable splice integrity at top line speeds. Commonly referred to as “Ugly Tape,” ST-516 delivers ultra high tack performance for challenging splicing environments where failure is not an option.

Its clear polyester backing provides strength, flexibility, and conformability while the aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive ensures fast bonding to difficult and low-energy substrates. This combination makes ST-516 ideal for flying splices, core starting, and continuous production lines focused on minimizing downtime.

Key Features

Super aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive for instant grab
Double-coated polyester film for strength and flexibility
Exceptional quick-stick performance at high line speeds
Excellent adhesion to low-energy and high-slip surfaces
Helps reduce costly downtime caused by missed splices

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Double-coated polyester splicing tape
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Backing Material: Polyester film
Performance: High tack, quick-stick, conformable
Recommended Use: High-speed industrial splicing applications

Additional Information

ST-516 performs exceptionally well on silicone release papers, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, plastics, high-slip films, cloth, nonwovens, and specialty papers and boards. In addition to clear, this product family is also available in highly visible colors to aid splice detection by operators.

Available color options include Blue, Black, Clear, and Red.

“Ugly Tape” high adhesion splicing solution Designed for high-speed industrial splicing applications Proudly made in the USA Contact us for additional colors and custom sizes

Double-Sided High Tack Ugly Tape 2" x 60yds