Custom Die-Cut Components on a Roll

Die-cut rolls allow individual shapes to be produced from continuous roll material while retaining them on a backing liner for storage, handling and application. 

Components can be manufactured to an agreed specification and supplied sequentially on the roll, making them suitable for both manual application and production environments where repeatability is important. 

Typical components can include: 

  • Masking pieces 
  • Protective pads 
  • Release components 
  • Insulating components 
  • Adhesive-backed shapes 
  • Washers and rings 
  • Sealing components 
  • Custom industrial profiles 

The required shape can be developed from a customer drawing, dimensions, sample or existing component. 

Efficient for Repeat Production 

Where large numbers of identical components are required, cutting each part individually can add unnecessary preparation time. 

For higher-volume applications, die-cut rolls can provide a particularly practical way to integrate specialist converted materials into an existing production process. 

Providing components in a roll format can help customers: 

  • Reduce manual cutting and preparation 
  • Improve consistency from one component to the next 
  • Speed up handling and application 
  • Reduce material waste 
  • Simplify storage and dispensing 
  • Support repeatable manufacturing processes 
  • Maintain a consistent specification for recurring orders 

Kiss-Cut and Roll-Fed Formats

Depending on the material and application, components can be kiss-cut, allowing the required shape to be cut through the functional material while remaining attached to the supporting release liner. 

The individual component can then be removed from the roll when required, while the liner keeps the remaining parts organised and protected. 

This type of presentation is particularly useful for adhesive-backed materials and other components that need to be applied repeatedly during production. 

Specialist Materials 

Teastech works with a broad range of specialist industrial materials suitable for conversion and die cutting. 

Depending on the application, these can include: 

  • Adhesive-backed PTFE materials 
  • PTFE films 
  • PTFE-coated fabrics 
  • Silicone materials 
  • High-temperature tapes 
  • Specialist laminates 
  • Foams and other compatible industrial materials 

Designed Around Your Application 

The correct die-cut solution depends on more than the dimensions of the finished part. 

When developing a component, considerations can include: 

  • Material type and thickness 
  • Adhesive requirements 
  • Operating temperature 
  • Chemical exposure 
  • Release or non-stick requirements 
  • Required mechanical strength 
  • Component dimensions and tolerances 
  • Spacing of components on the roll 
  • Roll dimensions 
  • Application and dispensing method 
  • Foams and other compatible industrial materials 

Teastech can work with customers to establish both the appropriate material and the finished roll specification. 

Supporting Manual and Production-Line Application 

Roll presentation can be particularly useful where operators need to apply the same component repeatedly. 

The roll keeps individual pieces organised and allows components to be removed as required without searching for, measuring or manually cutting each part. 

For suitable higher-volume applications, the format can also support more automated handling and dispensing methods. 

Repeatable Fabrication 

Once a component has been developed and approved, Teastech can manufacture future requirements to the agreed specification. 

This provides customers with a consistent, production-ready component and removes the need to convert specialist material internally each time it is required. 

Our wider fabrication capabilities also mean that we can advise where another format may be more appropriate, including: 

  • Sheet-fed die cuts 
  • Slit tapes 
  • Zone tapes 
  • Fabricated sleeves 
  • Custom sheets 
  • Specialist belting 

Discuss Your Die-Cut Roll Requirements 

Whether you need adhesive-backed components, masking pieces or another specialist shape supplied on a roll, contact the Teastech team to discuss your requirements. 

Provide us with a drawing, dimensions, sample or details of the application and we can advise on the most appropriate material, die-cutting method and roll format.