Tape dispensers by material
A standard unit cuts packing tape and masking tape without trouble. Technical tapes stick to the rollers, leave marks, curl up or crease. Here you find the tape types named in the START International data sheets, what makes them difficult and which dispenser is built for them.
VHB™ and foam tapes
High-bond mounting tapes with foam or acrylic core
Suitable dispensers: TDA080-NS, ZCM1000-NS, TDA150-NS, TDA080-NS-LR
Double-sided tapes with liner
Transfer and double-coated tapes where the liner gets in the way
Suitable dispensers: TDA080-LR, TDA080-NS-LR, TDLR050-10, TDLR050-15, TDLR050B, ZCM1000-NS
Surface protection films
Smooth PE and PET films that must not get marks
Suitable dispensers: ZCM1000NM, TDA080-NM, TDA150-NM
Aluminium and copper foil tapes
Metal foils with aggressive adhesive for shielding and sealing
Suitable dispensers: TDA080-NMNS, TDA150-NM, ZCM1000B
Kapton® and thin polyimide tapes
Heat-resistant, very thin tapes for electronics and soldering
Suitable dispensers: ZCM1100K, ZCM1000B, ZCM1000D
Glass cloth and flimsy tapes
Soft cloth tapes that crease or wander in a standard unit
Suitable dispensers: ZCM1000C
Cloth, PET cloth and fleece tapes
Textile tapes for wire harness and assembly
Suitable dispensers: TDA080-NS, TDA150-NS, ZCM1000C, TDA080
Filament tapes
Glass-fibre reinforced tapes for bundling and heavy packaging
Suitable dispensers: ZCM1000, TDA080, TDA060
Narrow tapes from 3 mm
Narrow insulation, copper and polyimide strips
Suitable dispensers: ZCM1000B, TDA025B
Packing tape, masking tape and standard tapes
PP packing tape, crepe, paper, cellophane and kraft tape
Suitable dispensers: ZCM1000, TDA080, TDA150, ZCM0800
Non-adhesive materials
Tubing, ribbon and cord without adhesive
Suitable dispensers: TDA060
Why the material determines the dispenser
An electric tape dispenser pulls the tape over feed rollers, measures the length and cuts it with a blade. With standard tapes this is simple. Strong tapes stick to the rollers, smooth films get pressure marks, thin tapes curl up, soft cloth runs crooked. START International therefore offers dedicated versions for each of these properties: non-stick rollers (NS), non-marking rollers (NM), liner removers (LR), creaser (K), narrow feed rollers (B) and adapted guides (C).
If you are not sure which unit suits your tape, have it tested. We tell you which samples we need, and you receive a test video and our recommendation.
Delivery, quotation and advice
Delivery across Europe
We deliver across Europe, whether a single unit or equipment for several workstations. Orders placed in the shop are also shipped Europe-wide.
Common units in stock in Europe
Most common models are usually available from stock in Europe and can be delivered at short notice. Rare versions are sourced on request.
Quotation and advice
We are happy to prepare a quotation, also for several units, accessories or spare parts. We advise every customer personally on which unit suits their material and workflow.