Custom adhesives : log slitting
In its workshop in France, DERFI carries out custom adhesive tape log slitting. This service converts large rolls into narrower rolls cut to the width needed for their use.
Log slitting can be carried out on adhesive tapes supplied by DERFI or on materials provided by the customer. From small runs to larger volumes, our team assesses every request to offer cutting suited to the tape, desired format and industrial application.
Explanation
What is adhesive tape log slitting?
Log slitting is a conversion process that involves cutting a jumbo roll into several rolls of a defined width. The roll is cut across its width to obtain formats suited to the customer's use requirements.
This technique preserves the adhesive tape's properties while adjusting its format. It particularly serves businesses unable to find the required width among the standard dimensions available on the market.
Log slitting differs from other conversion processes in its primary aim : customising the roll width, without creating shapes or pre-cut parts.
Custom adhesive
Obtain a width suited to your application
A standard width may be too wide or too narrow for the surface being treated, the equipment used or the precision required. This can lead to excessive material consumption, additional manual cutting or difficult workstation integration.
Custom adhesive tape log slitting involves cutting a roll to a precisely defined width according to the application. DERFI can convert adhesive tapes from its range or assess rolls supplied by the customer.
This conversion makes it possible to :
- obtain a consistent, reproducible width ;
- reduce manual adjustments before application ;
- adapt the tape to masking, fastening or protection areas ;
- control material consumption more effectively ;
- integrate the roll directly into the production process.
Adhesives
Which adhesive tapes can be log-slit?
Log slitting can be applied to various product families :
- -> single-sided
- -> double-sided
- -> masking
- -> surface protection
- -> technical
- -> with very high adhesion
Production runs
Log slitting in small or large runs
DERFI carries out adhesive tape log slitting in small and large runs. The cutting width is defined according to the material, roll format and application requirements to obtain custom adhesive rolls that are consistent and reproducible.
Benefits
Why choose adhesive tape log slitting?
The industrial log slitting adjusts the roll width to the application's dimensions and the workstation's requirements.
- Custom width : the roll is cut to the required format.
- Reproducible format : consistent dimensions from one run to the next.
- Direct use : less manual cutting before application.
- Optimised material : width suited to the surface actually used.
- Versatile conversion : single-sided, double-sided or technical adhesive tapes.
What use?
Applications for log-slit adhesive tapes
The custom log-slit adhesive tapes serve industrial operations requiring a precise width :
- -> masking and protection of surfaces
- -> fastening and assembly of components
- -> temporary holding of parts
- -> supplying a workstation or an automated process
The width is defined according to the surface, application method and equipment used.
Our solutions
Your log slitting project in 3 steps
Identify your adhesive tape
Specify the type and reference of the adhesive tape, along with the original roll dimensions. If you provide your own material, a roll or sample can be assessed.
Define your needs
Specify the required width, quantity, frequency of the need, intended application and any specific requirements of your industrial process.
DERFI optimises your project
Our team checks the feasibility of log slitting, defines the appropriate format and cutting parameters, then advises you on optimising the use of the adhesive tape and material.
Do you have a specific adhesive cutting requirement?
Feel free to contact us for a personalised quote.
We are here to help you choose the solution best suited to your requirements.