Tape-Dispensers
START International Tape Dispensers – Automation for Every Tape Width, Every Process, Every Market
For over 40 years, START International has developed electric tape dispensers deployed in the most demanding production environments worldwide — from automotive manufacturing and electronics production to solar module assembly. The result of these decades: a product family that provides the right solution for virtually every adhesive tape, every tape width, and every production speed.
Whether standard pressure-sensitive tape, VHB™, foam adhesive, protective film, glass cloth, or double-sided high-tack tape — START International offers the matching machine platform, field-proven and CE certified for the European market. Use our free material testing programme and find your optimal solution.
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Wide protective films without surface marks — industrial, process-safe, reproducible. The TDA150-NM by START International combines the heavy-duty performance of the TDA150 with non-marking advancement rollers for protective films and film tapes up to 150 mm wide. Cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes, ±1 mm accuracy. The global reference for wide-format display, automotive, and electronics protective film applications. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
Large-area bonding with VHB™ and foam tapes — up to 150 mm wide. The TDA150-NS-LF by START International is the Heavy-Duty dispenser with non-stick advancement rollers for wide high-tack materials: tape widths 6–150 mm, cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes, max. 3 mm foam thickness. The most powerful solution for large-area tape applications in automotive, solar, and appliance manufacturing. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
Heavy-duty dispensing for the widest industrial adhesive tapes. The TDA150 by START International is the electric heavy-duty tape dispenser for tape widths up to 150 mm — with all-metal construction, four operating modes, cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, and a feed speed of 16.8 cm/s. The global reference solution for high-volume production lines with wide tapes in automotive, packaging, and renewable energy manufacturing. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
VHB™ tapes and foam adhesives dispensed without blockage. The TDA080-NS by START International is the Heavy-Duty tape dispenser with non-stick advancement rollers for the highest-tack industrial materials — up to 80 mm wide, max. 3 mm foam thickness, cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes. No adhesion. No jamming. No production stoppage. The global reference for structural bonding and high-tack adhesive applications. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
Lined adhesive tapes without manual liner peeling. The TDA080-LR by START International combines Heavy-Duty tape dispensing with an integrated automatic liner remover — ideal for aluminium tapes and all lined adhesive tapes up to 51 mm wide. Cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes, ±1 mm accuracy. No manual peeling — clean process, maximum throughput. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
Protective films without surface marks — the TDA080-NM by START International makes it possible. As a modified Heavy-Duty dispenser with non-marking advancement rollers, it processes protective films and sensitive film tapes up to 80 mm wide without leaving any surface impressions. Cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes, high-speed operation. The global reference for display, automotive, and electronics protective film applications. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
Two tapes. One cut. Maximum efficiency. The TDA080-LAM by START International laminates two tape rolls simultaneously, feeds the combined tape, and cuts it precisely to the programmed length — in a single automated step. Tape width 6–51 mm, cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes. The industrial solution for motor manufacturing, coil winding, and combined tape applications worldwide. Engineered in the USA, CE certified.
Five lengths. One machine. Zero changeover time. The TDA080-M by START International is the Heavy-Duty variant with a programmable 5-length memory — up to five different cut lengths stored and recalled at the touch of a button. Tape widths 6–80 mm, cut lengths 40–9,999 mm, four operating modes. The most efficient solution for production lines with varying tape length requirements — engineered in the USA, proven worldwide.
High-volume production demands heavy-duty equipment. The TDA080 by START International is an electric industrial tape dispenser with all-metal construction, four operating modes, and a tape width range of 6 to 80 mm at cut lengths up to 9,999 mm. Feed speed 16.8 cm/s, digital length setting, integrated safety interlock. The proven heavy-duty platform for automotive, electronics, packaging, and aerospace — engineered in the USA, CE certified.
The START International ZCM1100K is an electric tape dispenser designed for operations where safety, precision, and ease of use are critical. Unlike standard models, the ZCM1100K features an integrated safety guard that reliably protects the operator during the cutting process. It also includes a unique creaser function, which facilitates bending and removing the tape – a clear advantage in fast, repetitive workflows. Handling tape widths from 13 to 30 mm, the dispenser accommodates a wide range of industrial tapes and delivers consistently accurate, adjustable lengths. Its automatic feed and cut mechanism minimizes material waste and significantly increases efficiency. These features set the ZCM1100K apart from simpler dispensers, making it the ideal choice for medium to high-volume production where productivity, ergonomics, and safety are equally important.
Protective films demand a dispenser that treats surfaces with care. The ZCM1000NM by START International features specially coated non-marking advancement rollers that feed and cut film-based tapes from 7 to 51 mm wide at lengths from 20 to 999 mm — without leaving a single mark on the surface. Photocell automation, digital LED presetting and the proven ZCM1000 industrial platform — the standard solution for display protection, automotive surfaces, electronics, and battery manufacturing worldwide.
VHB™ tapes, foam adhesives, and double-sided high-tack materials are the ultimate test for any tape dispenser. The ZCM1000-NS by START International passes it — with Teflon-coated non-stick advancement rollers that feed and precisely cut aggressive adhesive tapes from 7 to 51 mm wide at lengths from 20 to 999 mm, without jamming, wrapping, or adhesive build-up. Photocell automation, digital LED presetting and the proven ZCM1000 industrial platform — for automotive, electronics, renewables, and beyond.
Narrow tapes demand a dispenser built for their dimensions. The ZCM1000B by START International features a purpose-built specialty advancement roller that reliably guides, feeds, and precisely cuts adhesive tapes from 3 to 25 mm wide at lengths from 20 to 999 mm — without lateral drift, slippage, or misfeeds. Photocell automation, digital LED presetting and the proven ZCM1000 industrial platform — the reference solution for narrow tape applications in electronics, wire harness manufacturing, and precision assembly worldwide.
Two tape rolls. One machine. Full synchronisation. The ZCM1000E by START International combines a dual cutting head with two independent photocells to dispense two rolls simultaneously — the next feed cycle triggers only once both pieces have been removed. Tape widths 7–51 mm, cut lengths 20–999 mm, digital LED presetting. The most efficient solution for workstations with parallel tape requirements — on the proven ZCM1000 industrial platform.
Workplace safety and dispensing precision in a single machine. The ZCM1100 by START International combines the proven ZCM1000 dispensing process with an active safety guard cutting head that physically blocks the cutting mechanism whenever foreign objects are present in the blade area. Tape widths 7–51 mm, cut lengths 30–999 mm, digital LED presetting, photocell automation — the reference solution for safety-conscious production environments with medium to high throughput. Made in Japan, CE certified.
Glass cloth tapes and other flimsy adhesive materials demand a dispenser built for them. The ZCM1000C by START International features a modified specialty cutting head that reliably guides, feeds, and precisely cuts structured and lightweight tapes from 7 to 51 mm wide at lengths from 20 to 999 mm. Photocell automation, digital LED presetting and the proven ZCM1000 industrial platform — optimised for challenging materials in electronics, automotive, and energy manufacturing.
Where standard dispensers stop, the ZCM1000D by START International begins. A purpose-built custom circuit board enables this electric tape dispenser to cut pieces down to a minimum length of just 5 mm — across the full tape width range of 7 to 51 mm and a cut range of 5 to 999 mm. Digital LED presetting, photocell automation and the proven ZCM1000 industrial platform — engineered for precision manufacturing, electronics, and micro-assembly worldwide.
Series production demands consistency — the ZCM1000 by START International delivers it. This electric tape dispenser combines photocell automation, digital length presetting, and a proven guillotine cut into one compact industrial tool for tape widths from 7 to 51 mm and cut lengths from 20 to 999 mm. The included 3-in-1 core holder enables tool-free roll changes in seconds. Engineered in Japan, trusted worldwide — for wire harnessing, PCB masking, assembly, and beyond.