Ishida Atlas snack bagmakers feature a splice-on-the-fly option that automatically attaches new bag film to the end of the existing roll without the downtime required for manual film splicing. Automatic splicing is accomplished during operation by utilizing a preloaded reserve film roll, which operators can replace at their convenience without interrupting bagmaker operation. The compact auto-splicing system saves space around the bagmaker, features automatic film centering and utilizes the automatic film tracking and registration systems already included on Ishida Atlas snack bagmakers.