TAPES FOR CORE START UP APPLICATIONS

Elite Tape offers Core Start-up tapes used to assist in splicing applications during web processing in converting and manufacturing. Core Start-up tapes provide a permanent or temporary bond of Thin gauge Films, Foils, Papers, Release Liners, Textiles, Plastics & Metals to either a cardboard, plastic or metal core during web processing.

Elite’s Core Start-up tapes offer silicone, acrylic and rubber adhesive for bonding to non-silicone release coatings and uncoated papers, flexible films, foils and other substrates.

Best Core Start-Up Tapes

Top 3 Best Core Start-Up Tapes

Elite Tape Part #

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Description

For Use On

Adhesion

Temp. Resistance

3.8 Mil Green PET Silicone
8.5 Mil Plasticizer Resistant Clear PET Acrylic

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Rubber Impregnated Fiberglass and Banner Substrates
*Plasticizer Resistance 

170oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Blue PET Silicone

5.0 Mil Clear Scrim Reinforced Acrylic Transfer

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

130oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Red PET Silicone

10.0 Mil White PVC Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

115oz/1"

250F (Short Term)
2.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

8.5 Mil Clear PET Acrylic  

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Easy Release Red PP Film Liner 

110oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

3.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

8.5 Mil Clear PET Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Easy Release Film Liner 

110oz/1"

400F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

6.0 Mil Black Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and light to medium weight textiles
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 
*Black Color for Easy Identification 

90oz./1"

280F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

6.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and light to medium weight textiles
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

80oz./1"

320F (Short Term)

6.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Cork, Cloth & Felt 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

80oz./1"

320F (Short Term)

Elite Tape Part #

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Description

For Use On

Adhesion

Temp. Resistance

3.8 Mil Green PET Silicone

6.7 Mil Yellow Non Woven Tissue Rubber

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable

140oz/1"

150F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Red PET Silicone

5.0 Mil Clear PET Rubber 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

120oz/1"

150F (Short Term)
2.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

5.0 Mil Red PET Rubber   

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Bright Red Color for Easy Identification 

110oz/1"

150F (Short Term)

3.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

7.0 Mil Beige Crepe Paper Rubber 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

100oz/1"

150F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

5.0 Mil Yellow Non Woven Tissue Rubber 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

95oz/1"

150F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

8.2 Mil White Kraft Paper Rubber 

 *Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and light to medium weight textiles
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

80oz/1"

200F (Short Term)

9.0 Mil High Temperature Blue Flatback Rubber 

*Non-Silicone Release Coatings 
*Tabbing, Closure & Splicing in Printing 
*Converting, Manufacturing & Printing Applications
*High Temperature Resistance 400F 

70oz/1"

400F

Elite Tape Part #

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Description

For Use On

Adhesion

Temp. Resistance

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

4.4 Mil Clear PET Silicone 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Silicone Coated Release Liners 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Easy Release Film Liner 

30oz/1"

425F (Short Term) 

5.5 Mil Pink PET Acrylic/Silicone Differential 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Silicone Coated Release Liners to Non-Silicone Coated Release Liners 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Easy Release Film Liner 
*Differential Adhesive - Acrylic Exposed Side - Silicone Liner Side 

70oz/1" - 40oz/1" 

425F (Short Term) 

Elite Tape Part #

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Description

For Use On

Adhesion

Temp. Resistance

3.8 Mil Green PET Silicone

4.4 Mil Clear PET Silicone

 *Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Silicone Coated Release Liners 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Easy Release Film Liner 

30oz/1"

425F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Red PET Silicone

8.5 Mil Clear "High Temperature" PET Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Easy Release Film Liner 

110oz/1"

400F (Short Term)

9.0 Mil High Temperature Blue Flatback Rubber 

*Non-Silicone Release Coatings 
*Tabbing, Closure & Splicing in Printing 
*Converting, Manufacturing & Printing Applications
*High Temperature Resistance 400F 

70oz/1"

400F

2.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

2.0 Mil Pink "High Temperature" Acrylic Transfer 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Bright Pink Color for Easy Identification 
*High Temperature Exposure 395F 
*Hand Tearable 

24oz/1"

395F (Short Term)

5.5 Mil Pink PET Acrylic/Silicone Differential 

 *Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Silicone Coated Release Liners to Non-Silicone Coated Release Liners 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Easy Release Film Liner 
*Differential Adhesive - Acrylic Exposed Side - Silicone Liner Side 

70oz/1" - 40oz/1" 

350F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

6.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Cork, Cloth & Felt 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

80oz/1"

320F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

6.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Cork, Cloth & Felt 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

80oz/1"

320F (Short Term)

4.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

55oz/1"

320F (Short Term)

3.5 Mil Red "Hand Tearable" PET Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

50oz/1"

300F (Short Term)

6.0 Mil Black Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and light to medium weight textiles
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Black Color for Easy Identification 

90oz/1"

280F (Short Term)

4.0 Mil Black Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and lightweight textiles
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Black Color for Easy Identification 

60oz/1"

280F (Short Term)

6.0 Mil Red Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

70oz/1"

270F (Short Term)

4.0 Mil Clear PET Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

55oz/1"

260F (Short Term)

3.5 Mil Clear "Hand Tearable" PET Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

55oz/1"

260F (Short Term)

5.0 Mil Clear Scrim Reinforced Acrylic Transfer

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

130oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

5.0 Mil Clear Acrylic Transfer 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and lightweight textiles
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

75oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

5.3 Mil Red PET Acrylic – Brown Kraft Liner

*Alt. 3M9737R & Alt. 3M9576R
*Splicing Newsprint Paper, Clay Coated Kraft & Glassine Paper Stock
*High Speed Flying Splice & Zero Speed Splice
*Red for Easy Identification

50oz./1”

300F

(Short term)

Elite Tape Part #

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Description

For Use On

Adhesion

Temp. Resistance

3.8 Mil Green PET Silicone

8.2 Mil White Kraft Paper Rubber

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and light to medium weight textiles
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

80oz/1"

200F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Blue PET Silicone

7.0 Mil Beige Crepe Paper Rubber 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*High Tack 

100oz/1"

150F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Red PET Silicone

7.0 Mil Beige Flatback Paper Rubber 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

52oz/1"

200F (Short Term)
2.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

6.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Cork, Cloth & Felt 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*High Tack/Shear Balance

80oz/1"

320F (Short Term)

3.0 Mil Amber Polyimide Silicone

6.0 Mil Black Non Woven Tissue Acrylic   

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and light to medium weight textiles
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Black Color for Easy Identification 

90oz./1"

280F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

6.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

 *Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Cork, Cloth & Felt 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

80oz/1"

320F (Short Term)

7.5 Mil White Fiberglass Silicone

5.0 Mil Clear Scrim Reinforced Acrylic Transfer

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*High Slip Liners, Films & Foils, LSE Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*High Tack 

130oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

5.0 Mil Clear Acrylic Transfer 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and lightweight textiles
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

75oz/1"

250F (Short Term)

6.0 Mil Red Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

70oz/1"

270F (Short Term)

4.0 Mil White Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

55oz/1"

320F (Short Term)

4.0 Mil Black Non Woven Tissue Acrylic 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Paperboard, Corrugate, Film, Foils and lightweight textiles
*HSE & LSE Films, Plastics, Recycled Papers, Textiles, Rubber & Foams
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Black Color for Easy Identification 

60oz/1"

280F (Short Term)

4.0 Mil Clear PET Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications

55oz/1"

260F (Short Term)

3.5 Mil Clear "Hand Tearable" PET Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Hand Tearable 

55oz/1"

260F (Short Term)

3.5 Mil Red "Hand Tearable" PET Acrylic 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Red Color for Easy Identification 

50oz/1"

300F (Short Term)

2.8 Mil Clear Acrylic Transfer 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Thin Gauge Coils: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Zinc & Tin 
*Non-Silicone Coated & Uncoated Liners, Films, Foils, Paper, Lightweight Textiles
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing, Flexible Packaging & Printing Applications

57oz/1"

230F (Short Term)

2.0 Mil Pink "High Temperature" Acrylic Transfer 

*Not Recommended for Green Cores (Re-used/Recycled)
*Nylon, PET Film, Paper & Foil and many more. 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing, Flexible Packaging & Printing Applications
*Bright Pink Color for Easy Identification 
*High Temperature Exposure 395F 

24oz/1"

395F (Short Term)

9.0 Mil High Temperature Blue Flatback Rubber 

*Non-Silicone Release Coatings 
*Tabbing, Closure & Splicing in Printing 
*Converting, Manufacturing & Printing Applications
*High Temperature Resistance 400F 

70oz/1"

400F

Elite Tape Part #

Photo

Description

For Use On

Adhesion

Temp. Resistance

5.5 Mil Pink PET Acrylic/Silicone Differential 

*Recycled-Green Cardboard, Plastic & Metal Cores
*Silicone Coated Release Liners to Non-Silicone Coated Release Liners 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing & Printing Applications
*Easy Release Film Liner 
*Differential Adhesive - Acrylic Exposed Side - Silicone Liner Side 

70oz/1" - 40oz/1" 

350F (Short Term) 

3.1 Mil Clear PET Aggressive Acrylic/Hi Rubber

* Permanent adhesive to the Cardboard & Plastic cores
*Removable from most Substrates without residue

*High Tack Adhesive Exposed Side & Low Tack Adhesive Liner Side 
*Converting, Manufacturing, Web Processing, Flexible Packaging & Printing Applications

Liner Side = 43oz./1”

Exposed Side = 144oz./1”

-40F to 180F

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