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Plitek Adds New Slitting Capacity

Expands its vertically integrated capabilities.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

Associate Editor

Plitek, a manufacturing partner for companies in medical devices, electronics, automotive systems, packaging, and other industries has recently added a new sitting capacity to its Des Plaines, IL facility.
 
Plitek specializes in precision die cutting and narrow web converting of films, foams, adhesive tapes, and other thin gauge materials. The new slitter expands capacity of Plitek’s vertically integrated capabilities including precision die cutting, laser cutting, cast and sheet film extrusion, slitting, laminating, adhesive coating, custom release liners, pouching, packaging and fulfillment services all of which can be conducted in class 8 cleanrooms.
 
New slitting capabilities:

  • Web width: 24”-62”
  • Materials: single and double coated tapes, film, and foam
  • Material thickness: up to 40 mil
 
Rewinding:
  • Maximum rewind capacity: 800 lbs
  • Maximum rewind diameter: 32” diameter (810mm) / 24” diameter with optional touch rolls
 
Slitting:
  • Score slitting:1/2”
  • Razor slitting: 9/16”
  • Shear slitting: 2”
  • Log winding: 62”
  • Maximum input roll OD: 50”
  • Maximum output roll OD: 30”

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