METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPLICING

An apparatus for producing reels of adhesive label laminate, the apparatus comprising a transfer device, the transfer device comprising:a transfer unit, which comprises a perforating blade, and a transfer surface,an adhesive applicator unit for providing an adhesive layer on the transfer surface,a motor to rotate the transfer unit about a first rotation axis,an actuator unit to move the first rotation axis from a standby position to a cutting position,wherein the transfer device is arranged to form a perforation in the label laminate by cutting with the blade of the rotating transfer unit when the first rotation axis is in the cutting position,wherein the transfer device is arranged to form an adhesive region on the label laminate by pressing the transfer surface of the rotating transfer unit onto the label laminate such that the adhesive layer is transferred to the label laminate, wherein the transfer device is arranged to move the first rotation axis back to the standby position.