TDA080 – Heavy-Duty Tape Dispenser by START International: Industrial Strength for the Most Demanding Production Lines
In automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and high-volume packaging production, tape dispensers must do more than cut precisely — they must sustain thousands of cycles per shift without failure. The TDA080 by START International was engineered exactly for these conditions: as a fully metal-constructed heavy-duty dispenser with four flexible operating modes, it sets the benchmark for industrial tape processing across widths from 6 to 80 mm.
All-Metal Construction – No Compromises
The TDA080 is fundamentally different from lightweight dispensers: all-metal gears, metal advancement rollers, and a solid metal housing are not optional upgrades — they are the standard specification. This construction is designed to withstand the mechanical demands of continuous industrial operation without sacrificing precision or reliability. The integrated safety interlock protects operators in high-speed manufacturing environments, and the feed speed of 16.8 cm/s (6.6"/s) ensures maximum throughput even at extended cut lengths.
Four Operating Modes – Adapted to Every Process
No two production processes are identical. The TDA080 therefore offers four fully configurable operating modes to match any workflow:
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Manual feed & cut — full manual control for maximum operator flexibility
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Manual feed / automatic cut — manual tape placement with automatic guillotine release
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Automatic feed & cut — fully automated high-throughput dispensing
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Interval feed & cut — timer-controlled operation for synchronised takt-time production lines
Extensive Material Compatibility
The TDA080 processes adhesive tapes from 6 to 80 mm wide at programmable cut lengths from 40 to 9,999 mm, with a cut accuracy of ±1 mm. Rolls up to 228 mm outer diameter with a 76 mm (3") core are accommodated as standard. Compatible materials include:
- Paint masking tapes in automotive body and paint shops
- Protective films and transfer adhesive tapes
- Woven and filament-reinforced tapes
- Aluminium and metallic foil adhesive tapes
- Wider industrial, packaging, and structural bonding tapes
Global Industries Served
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Automotive: Paint masking, wire harness protection, body panel assembly
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Electronics / PCB: Wide protective films, motor winding, transformer insulation
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Packaging & Logistics: High-volume carton sealing, wide sealing tapes
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Aerospace: Specialty tapes for assembly and maintenance operations
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Renewable Energy: Acrylic foam and VHB applications in solar and wind manufacturing
Expandable Configuration for Any Production Scale
For oversized rolls, the optional external reel stand TDSTAND03 accommodates rolls up to 508 mm outer diameter. The optional foot switch TDA080PFS enables fully hands-free operation. An optional anti-static brush is available for electrostatically sensitive materials. The switchable voltage (115 V / 230 V) makes the TDA080 globally deployable — the TDA080-2 (230 V / 50 Hz, CE certified) is the standard European market version.
Unsure whether the TDA080 is compatible with your specific tape material? START International tests your material free of charge and without obligation. Contact us at info@startinternational.eu or submit a material evaluation request via our website.
Technical Specifications – TDA080
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model designation |
TDA080 (230 V EU version: TDA080-2) |
| Product category |
Electric heavy-duty tape dispenser |
| Compatible tape width |
6 – 80 mm (0.25" – 3.15") |
| Programmable cut range |
40 – 9,999 mm (1.6" – 394") |
| Max. roll outer diameter |
228 mm (9") |
| Core diameter |
76 mm (3") |
| Cut accuracy |
±1 mm (material-dependent) |
| Feed speed |
16.8 cm/s (6.6"/s) |
| Operating modes |
4: Manual F/C | Manual F / Auto C | Auto F/C | Interval F/C |
| Length setting |
Digital (push-switch display) |
| Construction |
All-metal – housing, gears, advancement rollers |
| Safety |
Integrated safety interlock |
| Anti-static brush |
Optional |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
25.7 × 16.8 × 36.2 cm (10.1" × 6.6" × 14.25") |
| Weight |
10.9 kg (24 lbs) |
| Rated voltage |
115 V / 230 V, 50/60 Hz, switchable (230 V version: TDA080-2) |
| Certification |
CE (all 230 V models) |
| Engineered |
USA |
| Recommended accessories |
TDA080PFS (foot switch), TDSTAND03 (reel stand max. 508 mm) |
Variants available: TDA080-NM (protective films), TDA080-NS (foam / VHB™), TDA080-NM-NS (foil tapes), TDA080-M (5-length memory), TDA080-LR (with liner remover). For tape widths up to 150 mm: TDA150.
