What is Plastic Film Slitting and How is it Used in Manufacturing?

Cutting is the process of cutting material to a specific length or width from a larger piece of material, commonly referred to as “master” or “main”. Many manufacturers in the health, food distribution and industrial sectors require film conversion equipment to produce specific products. Regardless of the film materials used in your manufacturing process, Pinnacle Converting Equipment offers you the film conversion solutions you're looking for. From PE films to adhesives, Pinnacle Converting Equipment's film conversion machinery is specially designed to process a wide range of film materials.

Slitting is a process that involves cutting large rolls of plastic film into smaller rolls or strips. This process is used in many industries, including the health, food distribution and industrial sectors. It is often used to produce specific products, such as biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), which are then printed according to the customer's design and coated with cold sealing adhesive for use in high-speed packaging machines. Slitting is a critical step in the manufacturing process as it ensures that the plastic film is cut into the correct size and shape for the product being produced.

It also helps to reduce waste and improve efficiency by ensuring that only the necessary amount of material is used. The slitting process involves using a slitter machine, which consists of two blades that are used to cut the plastic film into smaller rolls or strips. The blades are usually made from high-quality steel and are designed to be sharp and durable enough to cut through even the toughest materials. The blades can be adjusted to different sizes depending on the size of the product being produced.

The slitter machine also has a tension control system that helps to ensure that the plastic film is cut accurately and consistently. This system helps to reduce waste and improve efficiency by ensuring that only the necessary amount of material is used. Once the plastic film has been cut into smaller rolls or strips, it can then be used in various applications such as packaging, printing, laminating and more. Slitting is an important part of the manufacturing process as it ensures that products are produced accurately and efficiently.