What Is a BOPP Tape Slitting Machine?
A BOPP tape slitting machine, also called a tape slitter rewinder or adhesive tape cutting machine, is a converting line for cutting coated BOPP tape jumbo rolls into multiple finished rolls. It is commonly used in adhesive tape factories, packaging material converters, and printing or coating plants that produce self-adhesive tapes.
Instead of manually cutting or using simple manual slitters, operators load a large jumbo roll onto the unwinding stand. The web passes through a slitting section where rotary knives or razor blades divide it into multiple narrow strips. Each strip is then rewound onto a paper core with controlled tension to form neat, uniform finished rolls.
This type of jumbo roll slitting machine is suitable for production environments where roll appearance, width accuracy, and repeatable quality affect customer complaints and downstream packing efficiency.
Typical applications include:
- Clear BOPP packing tape in multiple widths
- Printed packaging tape with logos or patterns
- Masking tape, painter’s tape, and crepe paper tape
- Double-sided tape and specialty adhesive tapes
- Protective film and some laminated tape constructions
- Other adhesive tapes that can be slit and rewound in roll form
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Check the YG BOPP Tape Slitting Machine Technical Parameters
| Model | YG- 1300 | YG- 1600 | YG- 1800 |
| Max width | 1300mm | 1600mm | 1800mm |
| Max Diameter for unwinding | ￠1400mm | ￠1400mm | ￠1400mm |
| Min. width of slitting | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Max. diameter of rewinding | ￠1000mm | ￠1000mm | ￠1000mm |
| Speed | ≤350m/min | ≤350m/min | ≤350m/min |
| Total Power | 24kw | 26kw | 30kw |
| Power supply | 380V/50hz | 380V/50hz | 380V/50hz |
| Weight | 4000kg | 4500kg | 5500kg |
| Overall dimension(LxWxH) | 3300x3150x1930(mm) | 3300x3450x1930(mm) | 3300x3650x1930(mm) |
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How Does the Slitting and Rewinding Process Work?
A BOPP tape slitting and rewinding machine creates a continuous workflow from jumbo roll loading to finished roll discharge.
1. Unwinding Stand
The unwinding stand holds the coated BOPP jumbo roll and feeds the web into the slitting section. It can be designed for different maximum outer diameters and roll weights.
For the customer, a suitable unwinding design reduces frequent roll changes and helps maintain stable web tension at the line entry.
2. Slitting Section
In the slitting section, the wide web is divided into multiple narrow strips. Common slitting methods include:
- Razor slitting – Suitable for thin films and some adhesive tapes where clean, low-burr edges are required.
- Shear slitting – Often used for thicker films, laminates, or materials that benefit from a scissor-like cutting action.
- Score slitting – Sometimes applied for certain tapes or papers where a scoring wheel and anvil roll are used.
The choice of slitting method affects edge quality, knife life, dust generation, and the minimum achievable slit width.
3. Tension Control System
Tension control influences roll formation, edge alignment, and the risk of telescoping or loose winding. A typical system may include magnetic particle brakes, servo-driven unwinding, tension sensors, and closed-loop control.
For the customer, stable tension helps reduce uneven edges, improves roll appearance, and supports more consistent performance in automatic dispensers or packaging machines.
4. Rewinding Structure
The rewinding section determines how the slit webs are wound onto paper cores. Common structures include:
- Surface winding – The finished rolls are driven by contact with a large drum; suitable for many adhesive tapes and films.
- Center winding – Each shaft is driven individually; useful for sensitive materials or special roll-hardness requirements.
- Differential or center-surface winding – Combines features to adapt to different materials and roll diameters.
The rewinding structure should match the material’s sensitivity to pressure, its tendency to deform, and the desired roll hardness.
5. Auto Knife Setting, Unloading, and Counting
Optional features can include:
- Automatic knife positioning for faster width changeover
- Quick-change knife holders to reduce downtime
- Automatic roll ejection or conveyor discharge
- Automatic length or roll counting for production tracking
These features do not eliminate all manual work, but a suitable automation level can reduce changeover time and operator workload.
Match Machine to Your Jumbo Roll Width
How to Select the Right Machine for Your Tape Line
Before asking for a quotation, prepare the information that determines whether a tape slitter rewinder fits your production line.
1. Jumbo roll specifications
Provide the maximum:
- Web width
- Outer diameter
- Roll weight
- Core inner diameter of the jumbo roll
- Material type and thickness range
The unwinding stand must safely support the heaviest and largest master roll you plan to use.
2. Finished roll requirements
Specify:
- Finished roll width range and minimum slit width
- Finished roll outer diameter limit
- Paper core inner diameter for finished rolls
- Required width tolerance and edge quality expectation
- Whether rolls are for manual use, automatic dispensers, or packing machines
3. Material and coating condition
Tell us whether you process:
- Clear BOPP packing tape
- Printed tape with solvent, hot-melt, or acrylic adhesive
- Masking tape, crepe tape, or paper-based tapes
- Double-sided tape with liner
- Protective film or other specialty tapes
Different materials and adhesive systems may require different slitting methods and tension profiles.
4. Required capacity
A good machine is not simply the fastest machine. It should match your real output target.
Tell YG:
- Required meters per minute or rolls per hour
- Daily production hours and number of shifts
- How often you change widths
- Whether the equipment must connect with existing coating, printing, or packing lines
5. Factory layout and utilities
Please provide your available workshop dimensions, power supply, floor plan, material flow direction, and desired loading/unloading method.
This allows YG to propose a more practical tape slitting and rewinding line configuration rather than a generic machine quotation.
Find Your Application – BOPP, Masking, Cellophane Tape
Why Choose YG Machinery Slitting Machine?
YG Machinery supports overseas customers looking for tape converting and packaging equipment that fits their actual production requirements.
1. Project-based equipment selection
We do not recommend a slit width range or rewinding structure based only on a keyword inquiry. Our team can evaluate your jumbo roll drawing or specification, finished roll requirements, material type, production target, and factory layout before suggesting a configuration.
2. More than one converting and packaging option
YG can support customers with a wider product range, including:
- BOPP tape slitting machines
- Slitting rewinding machines for film, paper, and foil
- Rewinding machines for roll transfer and roll improvement
- A4 paper cutting machines for office and printing paper
- Packaging machines for finished roll packing
This helps customers compare equipment based on their material, process, and investment plan.
3. Support for export projects
For international buyers, equipment selection is only one part of the project. You may also need to consider export packing, container loading, installation planning, electrical requirements, spare parts, operator training, and remote technical communication.
YG can discuss these points before shipment so your project team can prepare for installation and commissioning.
4. Parts and maintenance planning
Slitting equipment contains wear parts that require planned inspection and replacement. Common maintenance areas may include knives, knife holders, tension system components, rewinding shafts, bearings, and electrical consumables.
A reasonable spare-parts plan can help reduce avoidable downtime after the machine enters production.
Send Us Your Jumbo Roll and Finished Roll Specification
A BOPP tape slitting machine should be selected around your jumbo roll, finished roll, and production process, not only around a generic machine model.
Send Us Your Jumbo Roll and finished roll specifications so YG can prepare a more relevant technical proposal and quotation.
Please include:
- Jumbo roll width, outer diameter, and weight
- Finished roll width range and minimum slit width
- Finished roll outer diameter limit
- Paper core inner diameter for jumbo and finished rolls
- Material type (clear tape, printed tape, masking tape, double-sided tape, etc.)
- Material thickness and adhesive type, if known
- Required line speed or rolls per hour, and daily output target
- Whether you need connection to a coating, printing, or packaging line
- Available workshop dimensions and power supply
- Destination country and port
- Expected purchasing timeline
Get a custom slitting line proposal from YG Machinery for your adhesive tape, film, or packaging material converting process.
