Definition
A full-width roll of material as produced by the primary manufacturer or extruder, before it is slit into narrower finished rolls for end-use packaging equipment.
Applications
- Converting operations
- Inventory management
- Multi-width order fulfillment
Benefits
- Improves throughput
- Reduces changeovers
- Enables efficient slitting into many SKUs
Industry Examples
- Medical: master rolls slit to match multiple pouch-making machines.
- Industrial: wide laminates slit into narrow rolls for automated baggers.
- Electronics: allows high-volume production of ESD film stock later slit to match various component packaging formats.
FAQ
Q: What risks occur during slitting?
A: Telescoping, wrinkling, or edge damage if tension/knife setup is wrong.