Roll Slitting

Precision width, full roll length

Slitting is the process of cutting a wide master roll into narrower rolls at the width you need. The roll turns while a blade cuts through it, so you get rolls sized to your application instead of trimming tape by hand or paying for width you will not use.

Slitting changes a roll's width only. Thickness stays the same as the source material, and each roll keeps the full length of the master roll it came from.

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Why roll slitting

Roll slitting solves a problem a fixed-width roll can't: getting the exact working width your line or application needs, without trimming by hand or paying for material width you will not use. Clean, consistent edges carry through the full length of the roll, run after run.

We also offer materials cut to strips, converting master rolls of foam, rubber, and adhesives into continuous strips cut to your specified length. Rapid Die Cut's fully automated process can produce consistent, uniform strips to support your gasket, sealing, cushioning, and assembly applications.

What We Cut With Slitting

Master Roll Slitting

Wide master rolls are slit down to narrower rolls to your specs, so material arrives ready for use.

Multi-Material Slitting

Foams, rubbers, and adhesive materials are slit on the same equipment, so you can source rolls of different materials based on your needs.

Cut to Length Strips

Material converted into custom lengths, held consistent from the first foot of the roll to the last.

Materials

Our slitting capability is available for select materials, with a focus on adhesives to slit to width for bonding, mounting, and assembly. Select foam and rubber materials are also available for gasketing, sealing, anti-squeak, and cushioning strips. Order a single roll or a full production run with no minimum order quantity.

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Industries We Serve

Rolls slit to width support bonding, gasketing, and cushioning applications across these industries.

Why Choose Rapid Die Cut

Advanced Technology

Precision roll slitting backed by 35+ years of manufacturing experience and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Production Versatility

The same slitting process scales from a single roll to full production runs, with no minimum order quantity.

Instant Online Quoting

Get slitting pricing in minutes through our online configurator, no waiting on a manual quote for standard jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is roll slitting?

Roll slitting is the process of cutting a wide master roll into narrower rolls at a width you specify, while the roll turns on the slitter. It changes a roll's width only: thickness and length stay the same as the source material.

What's the difference between roll slitting and Cut to Size?

Roll slitting narrows a roll and keeps its full length on a core. Our Cut to Size service produces flat pieces at a length and width you choose instead.

What is the narrowest width you can slit?

It depends on the material.

Can slitting change the thickness of my material?

No. Slitting only changes width. Thickness matches the material you select, so pick the thickness you need before ordering.

Do I need a CAD file to get started?

No, you don't need a CAD file for slit materials. Get started by selecting your desired material, choosing our Roll Configuration service, and walking through the steps to configure your material. Need a little guidance? A step-by-step video is available.

How fast can I get my material?

Configured rolls can ship in as fast as 5 business days.

Precision Width Conversion for Adhesive, Foam, and Rubber Rolls

Precision width, full roll length

Why roll slitting