Splice
Splice turns up in 2 fields: electricians, nonwovens. Here is what it means to the people in each one.
Splice in electricians
A physical and electrical connection joining two or more conductors.
The union of separate wire ends to form a continuous circuit. A proper joint requires stripping the insulation, mechanically twisting or crimping the copper, and securing the connection with a wire nut, Wago, or split-bolt. Code strictly mandates that all such connections must remain accessible inside an approved enclosure.
"You can't leave a splice buried in the drywall, you have to cut in a junction box."
Splice in nonwovens
Joint made when the end of one roll is attached to the start of the next to keep material running.
Splices are made with tape, adhesive, heat or ultrasonic bonding, and converting lines often make them on the fly with an automatic splicer. Every splice must survive the tension and heat of the converting line, and it is usually flagged so the finished product containing it can be thrown out. Customers often limit the number of splices per roll in the spec.
"Customer allows one splice per roll and it has to be flagged with the red tape."