Selecting the right slitting machinery for your manufacturing process is incredibly important for successful production. Those working with textile fabrics especially will find the solutions they seek in our hot knife slitting equipment selection. For more than 25 years, Pinnacle Converting Equipment has custom-engineered the hot knife slitting machinery that manufacturing professionals rely on for enduring precision and accuracy.
Hot Knife Slitting Machinery
Hot Knife Slitting Machines
What is Hot Knife Slitting?
Hot knife slitting is a specific type of manufacturing equipment used to cut and melt through any synthetic that is less than half an inch thick. Ideal for creating a smooth, fray-free finish on fabrics, heavy duty hot knives can reach temperatures in excess of 1,000º F. Our hot knife slitting equipment can be custom-engineered to meet your exact voltage and blade tip requirements, powering your production line with the exact tools it needs to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Request more information about our hot knife slitting converting equipment by contacting our team at 704-350-2593 today!
What Materials are Best for Hot Knife Slitting?
Manufacturing professionals that work with the following materials will find that our hot knife slitting equipment offers the ideal solution for their production line:
- Polyester
- Tent cloth
- Umbrella cloth
- Yarn
- Satin
- Chiffon
- nylon
- Organza
- Mattress fabric
- Curtain fabric
- Foam
- Plastic
Hot Knife Slitting Equipment We Have Manufactured
The machine shown is a variation of our standard Surface Slitter Rewinder with additional features built to the customer's spec. With a dual unwind design, this piece of equipment was built to handle rolls of non-woven material up to 74" in width with a diameter of up to 60" and a total weight of 800...
The slitter rewinder shown above is a smaller version of our own in-house slitting machine. This machine has the capability to cut various materials using razor, score, or shear blade slitting methods. It can also be fitted for hot-knife slitting. Video Machine Information and SpecsApplicationsFeaturesOptions/UpgradesInquireApplications Material: Various 30" Diameter Unwind 18" Diameter Duplex Rewind Width: 62"...
The HSRE is the simplest Hot Knife Slitting Machine that we offer. It is designed for roll sizes of up to 14" in diameter. Perfect for materials such as nylon and poly-cotton fabrics, this machine can hot knife slit rolls of material that requires a sealed edge to prevent fraying. More specs and details are...
