Applying adhesive tape to various materials with Paperfox tape applicators

 Tape application to transparent plastic foil with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

 Tape application to small cardboard cards with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator test at a distributor:

 Tape application to small cardboard boxes with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

 Tape application to posters with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

 Tape application with a Paperfox TD-1 tape applicator head mounted on a Jagenberg Diana folding-gluing machine:

 Tape application to black corrugated paper folders with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

 Tape application to printed cardboard boxes with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

Tape application to paper bags with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

Tape application to plastic profiles with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

Tape application test with flexible plastic strips and with a Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator:

Tape application with three taping heads:

Tape applicator heads with stepper motors:

Tape application to cable channels:

Taping to plastic foam profiles:

Tape application to plastic hooks with a custom made Paperfox device:

Tape application to paper cores:

Custom Upgrade for the Paperfox H‑500A: Dial Indicators and Foldable Handle Added on Customer Request

 Although this upgraded version of the Paperfox H‑500A performs exceptionally well for the customer who requested it, we do not plan to include these accessories in the mass‑produced model.

Even without special accessories, the H‑500A remains one of our most popular machines thanks to:

• Robust cylinder die‑cutting performance

• Simple, intuitive operation

• High durability for industrial use

• Compatibility with a wide range of cutting dies

For businesses that need something extra, we are always open to discussing custom solutions — just like in this recent project.

Automatic belt die cutter

 

This machine is designed for cutting roll‑type, strip‑based materials with high precision. In a single workflow it not only cuts the material to size, but also performs small die‑cut operations around the cutting area. This makes it ideal for label production, adhesive tapes, technical foils, packaging materials, and any application where cutting and micro‑punching must happen together. Built for reliability, repeatability, and industrial‑grade performance.

How can you control the TD-1 tape applicator

The Paperfox TD-1 adhesive tape applicator head is an affordable solution for automated application of single- and double-sided self-adhesive tapes.

We use this tape applicator head in the Paperfox FTD-1 tape applicator and many of our other custom creations.

This adhesive tape application head can also be installed in other machines or machine lines, we would like to provide help for this in this article.

Controlling the tape applicator head with a single photosensor

If you want to apply the tape from the beginning to the end of the sheet you can controll the TD-1 with a single NPN or PNP photosensor and 24VDC power supply.

In this case, the start and end of taping can be set by adjusting the position of the photosensor and using adjustable throttle valves mounted on the pneumatic cylinder. (As in the phot below)

This is how we set the taping positions on the HH-1 adhesive tape applicator, for example.

Controlling the tape applicator head with two forosensors

If you don't want to apply tape from the beginning to the end of the sheet, the easiest way to do this is with two photo sensors.

All you need is a PNP and an NPN photosensor and a 24VDC power supply.

The taping positions can be adjusted by adjusting the location of the photosensors.

Controlling the tape applicator head with a PLC or a microcontroller

The most flexible solution is to use a programmable controller to operate the solenoid valves that operate the pneumatic cylinders. The operation can be done with a delay in relation to the photosensor signal or with a rotary encoder that measures the exact position of the sheet.

How to make a corrugated cardboard box

 

Super Easy 5-Step Process to Make a Corrugated Cardboard Box with a
Paperfox DK-6 Box Maker:

1. Cut: Trim the corrugated paper to your desired size.
2. Perforate: To facilitate folding and avoid quality issues from creasing, we recommend perforating the paper.
3. Slot: Cut narrow recesses along the perforation lines.
4. Fold: Shape the cut paper into its final box form.
5. Seal: Secure the box by stapling or gluing the edges.

Coreless Rewinder at an affordable price

 

The Paperfox CLR-5 coreless rewinder was specially designed for rewinding from a jumbo roll into small rolls without a core. Thanks to its innovative operating mode, this affordable and lightweight machine does a great job without requiring a significant investment.

Machine for making corrugated boxes

 We have created a machine for making corrugated boxes, which is capable of processing sheets up to 2.5 meters wide.

How can you increase the lifetime of the Teflon roller of the Paperfox TD-1 tape applicator head?

In Paperfox adhesive tape applicators, the adhesive side of the adhesive tape runs on Teflon-containing rollers.

Adhesive tape does not stick to rollers with a high Telfon content, but these materials are not very strong and wear out quickly. The mechanical properties can be improved by adding glass fiber or graphite, but in this case the glue also adheres better to the roller. On the paperfox.eu website you can find the types of rollers produced.

Below I present a trick that can be used to increase the life of the rollers.

At the end of the tape strip, the applicator roller of the TD-1 applicator head presses the adhesive tape against the Teflon roller, and the resulting force pulls the tape against the knife, which cuts it.

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The load on the Teflon rollers can be reduced to a small extent by reducing the supply pressure.

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The applicator adjustment screw can be adjusted so that the applicator roller does not touch the Teflon roller.

This significantly reduces the stress on the rollers, and this solution works well for easy-to-cut adhesive tapes.

Unfortunately, when cutting in this way, the tensioning force of the tape is also reduced, which can cause inaccurate cutting especially in the case of adhesive tape made of strong material. (The edge of the knife slides over the surface of the tape before cutting it.)

A sharper knife is also available for the machine (www.paperfox.hu), which makes cutting more precise even with lower cutting force.

If the knife still does not cut the adhesive tape reliably, you can try to solve the problem by adjusting the flat spring.

Paperfox FTD-1 adhesive tape applicator with touch screen display

 

The Paperfox FTD-1 adhesive tape applicator is designed for applying double-sided adhesive tapes.

The device usually has a simple alphanumeric screen with very limited graphic capabilities.

The data can be entered into the device with the help of push buttons.

This controller is suitable for controlling two applicator heads.

The control unit can also be made with a color graphic display.

Data is entered using a touch screen.

The touch screen controller is capable of controlling four applicator heads and is also suitable for displaying help screens that support use.

Our company Paperfox manufactures innovative paper processing machines. Check out our creations on our website www.paperfox.eu!

Paperfox MP-6 paper punch

 There are several types of paper punches available commercially, but they are able to make holes only near the edge of the sheets. A hole can be made in the middle of larger sheets with large-sized cylinder die cutters or with a bigflat bed press. If you only need to make a small hole or punch, this is a "sparrow with a cannon" solution. For this purpose, we have developed a much more economical solution:

Small modifications on the TD-1 adhesive tape applicator head

 As a test, we made some minor modifications to the Paperfox TD-1 tape applicator head.

1. A more flexible and easily replaceable flat spring

The flat spring fixed from above (new way)

The flat spring made of thinner material can be installed from above, so there is no need to remove the adhesive tape applicator head when changing the knife. 

The flat sping fixed from below (traditional way)

Certinly the thick leaf spring can also be attached from below in the old, usual way.

The M3 D-head screw is secured against loosening with a serrated washer. The older (up to 2022) applicator roller holders were made by welding and the welding seam may prevent the flat spring from being mounted in this way.

2. More precise tape guide

After unscrewing the M6 guide screws on the standard TD-1 head, insert M5 screws through the M6 holes of the base plate, pull the bottom plate onto it, and then loosely wind the 10mm diameter cylindrical pins onto the screws. Slide the adjustable slider onto the pins, then tighten the M5 screws holding the cylinders. The adjustable slider can be fixed in the desired position with an M5 screw. If there is enough space on the machine, wing screws can also be used for this purpose.

Paperfox CLR-5 coreless rewinder

 With the Paperfox CLR-5 coreless rewinder you can rewind paper, foil, textile or other roll materials without using paper cores. 

In this way you can not only save the cost of the paper cores, but you can rewind quicker.

A paper guide that can also be retrofitted to a punching tool

This simple plastic part can also be retrofitted to the steel rule die without any problems. It is advisable to stick it in the right place with double-sided tape first. If the guide works well, it is also advisable to fix it with screws as well.

This solution can also be used when the sheet to be punched is larger than the punch tool.

Paperfox EVB-3 Blister card cutter

 Cutting pharmaceutical blister packs into individual blisters is not an easy task. Our latest development the Paperfox EVB-3 Blister cutter used for cutting the blister sheets into individual blisters or blister groups. You can use this machine not only for cutting blisters but also for other cuts or you can even perforate with it.

This machine can only be used for cutting along straight lines, but we also have solutions for die cutting blister packs.

https://www.paperfox.eu/blister-die-cutter.html

Paperfox AM-1 rewinder

 

This useful device is designed for rewinding roll materials into smaller rolls. The winding shaft can be replaced, the gear ratio can be changed, so the device is suitable for winding several kind of materials. The length of the rewound material can be measured using an Android application.

Paperfox AH-1700 rewinder, roll slitter

This rewinder was made to rewind the air bubble film but you can rewind other roll materials as well.

The Paperfox AH-1700 rewinder is not only suitable for rewinding but also for slitting foil rolls.

Paperfox TTA-1 Transfer Tape Applicator Prototype

Some customers of us asked us to develop a device which applies adhesive tape while removing and rewinding liner back into the applicator. So you don't have to remove the liner manually.

So we have created a new prototype again. 

The prototype is based on a Paperfox FTD-1 which is a very popular tape applicator of us.

In this way you can immediately stick on the sheet, you don't have to waste time on removing the liner after the tape application.

This prototype works with adhesive transfer tape not with the usual double coated tape.

Here is an article about the difference:

https://tombrowninc.com/blog/when-to-use-transfer-adhesives-versus-double-coated-tapes/

Unfortunately adhesive transfer tapes are more expensive than the double side coated self adhesive tapes and they are not available in such a large selection. So maybe that we'll use double sided tapes in the next version of this machine.

Paperfox MPF-1000 paper punch

We have created a new custom-made paper punch with 1m widht.

Paperfox RH-1 roll holder

This roll holder was originally designed to unwind  double loop binding wire, but other roll materials can also be unwound with it.

The device consists of two free-running cylinders mounted on a metal frame and can make work much more comfortable.

Paperfox NMP-2 shopping bag handle punch

 With our new bag handle hole punch device you can create paper or plastic bags with handle.

The mayor advantages of this foot operated construction, that your hands are free during work and you don't have to make big efforts with your hands.

This is not our first device for this purpose we have converted several times our serially produced machines: