Slitting
Slitting Process
Slitting involves unwinding a wide master coil and precisely cutting it longitudinally into multiple narrower coils (or “mults”) of specified widths. This process is essential for supplying materials in custom widths required by downstream manufacturing processes, offering greater flexibility and reducing material waste.
Process Details:
- Uncoiling:
The wide master coil is loaded onto an uncoiler.
- Slitting Head:
The material passes through a slitting head equipped with precision rotary knives (circular blades) set to the desired widths.
- Tensioning & Recoiling:
Individual slit strips are then precisely recoiled onto separate mandrels, maintaining consistent tension to ensure tight, uniform coils.
- Edge Quality:
Our slitting lines are designed to provide clean, burr-free edges.
Achieve optimal material utilisation with high-speed, precision slitting that delivers uniform coil widths tailored to your exact specifications. This process enhances productivity, minimises waste, and ensures seamless integration into your manufacturing workflow.
Advantages:
- Custom Widths: Provides exact coil widths, eliminating the need for customers to purchase wider, more expensive standard coils and then cut them down.
- Material Optimization: Reduces scrap by precisely slitting to required dimensions.
- Improved Efficiency: Delivers coils ready for specific forming or stamping operations, streamlining customer production.
- Consistent Coil Quality: Ensures uniform tension and tight winding for superior handling and runnability.
- Cost Savings: Customers only pay for the exact width they need, reducing material costs and internal processing time.
Application Areas
Automotive
Strips for Stamping, Tubing, Profiles, Exhaust Systems.
White Goods/Appliances
Narrow Strips for Appliance Frames, Internal Mechanisms.
Construction
Metal Studs, Roof Flashing, Profiles for Windows and Doors.
General Engineering
Components for Electrical Conduit, HVAC Ductwork, Fasteners, Precision Tubing.
Cable & Wire Industry
Strips used in Cable Armouring and Protection.