Method for transfering a running material web onto a winding core and winding machine

The method involves feeding an initial separated piece (11) between the at least one transfer strip (10) and the winding roller (2) directly or indirectly by means of a dispenser device so that one part of the separated piece is not covered by the transfer strip (10) or by the material web (3). After reaching the nip formed by the winding roller and new core the separated piece is connected at least temporarily in the uncovered area to the new core (6). Where the material web runs off from the new core the transfer strip is separated by the initial separated piece so that a new web start is formed which is bonded to both the initial separated piece and the new core. Independent claim describes winding machine with dispenser for introducing an initial separated piece which is disposed so that the separated piece can be introduced directly between the transfer strip and winding roller.