High-Performance slitter rewinder machine for industrial fabric cutting

When it comes to packaging, printing, textiles, and most industrial applications, the ability to cut and rewind rolls with speed, precision, and consistency affects not only efficiency but product quality as well. All conversion and packaging films, all paper and cardboard sheets, all textiles, and almost all foils go through one fundamental, initial process before further use—slitting and rewinding processes.

Slitting and rewinding is the foundation of virtually any industry that utilizes rolls of material.

Without slitting with precision and rewinding under control, a business will incur waste,

inconsistent edges on rolls, misaligned packaging, and extra costs due to production downtime.

This is the difference that KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. brings. One of the leading Slitter Rewinder Machine manufacturers in India, KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. has been a supplier of high-performance roll slitting and rewinding solutions for twenty-plus years. Delivering cutting-edge technology with history and award-winning quality, KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. has built a robust global presence to provide its clients with the highest level of efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

About KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD.

KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. was established in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and

has emerged as a leader in manufacturing slitter rewinder machines. KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD.

designs and exports converting machinery to different industries, which include:

• Flexible packaging

• Paper & printing

• Textiles & nonwoven fabrics

• Foils & metallized

Key Accomplishments of KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD:

• More than 25 years of experience building converting machinery

• Over 1,400 slitter rewinder machines installed across the globe

• Over 4,000 doctoring rewinding machines still in active use

• Customers in more than 40 nations, from Asia to the Americas

• Recipient of 3 National Awards and 2 International Awards for quality performance

KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. is not just a manufacturer—it is a partner in growth for

companies in search of increased efficiencies, precision, and longevity in their production lines.

Understanding Slitting & Rewinding Machines

The Process Explained

• Slitting: The act of cutting large master rolls into smaller rolls of the desired width using blades or knives.

• Rewinding: The process of winding the slitting materials onto new cores at proper alignment and tension.

Your Reason to Care Authentication

• Required uniform roll sizes for end use

• Reduces waste of materials

• Presentation of the product is improved

• Productivity of production increases due to speed

• Allows companies to fulfill their custom roll sizes

From food pack films to industrial fabrics, slitting and rewinding allow substrates to be usable, transportable,

and further transformed.

Slitter Rewinder Machines for All Industries

Among the complete line of slitting and rewinding machines available, KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD.

provides customers with one of the industry's most extensive ranges on the market.

The machine that corresponds to your specific industry and material type is detailed

below in four headings representing four types of slitting and rewinding machines. 

1. Paper Slitting and Rewinding Machines

The most suitable machine for slitting paper is a Paper Slitting and Rewinding machine. Designed as a high-efficiency paper slitter rewinder machine, it has made progress using high-speed paper control to provide efficiency of output. Furthermore, slitting and edge-finish have zero dust due to the technology used, which further enhances the quality of the rolls. Paper roll slitting machines are used copiously in publishing companies, packaging organizations, and printing presses due to their reliability.

2. Film Slitting and Rewinding Machines

Film Slitting and Rewinding machines are built to process BOPP, PET, PVC, CPP, OPP, and LLDPE stretch films to exact specifications. These advanced film slitter rewinder machines have excellent tension control to provide uniform thickness of the roll while processing. Heavily utilized Industries include food packaging, lamination, labelling, and a variety of others that require clean, scratch-free edges, with a type of material called a film that are necessitating compatibility with their slitting machine to be affected adversely. Whether a BOPP film slitting machine or a plastic film slitter rewinder/shirred, the resultant outcome is top quality.

3. Machines for Tape Slitting & Rewinding

The Tape Slitting and Rewinding machines are custom machines designed to slit BOPP tapes, masking tapes, and adhesive tape(s) all with accuracy and precision. In other words, these Tape Slitting Rewinding machines are compactly designed, energy-efficient slitting machines that are meant for volume production. Featuring precision cutter technology, these machines can produce clean cuts that prevent adhesive smear, and therefore, are a necessary component for tape and label applications. Any business that is searching for BOPP tape slitting machines can trust these machines to provide high quality and consistent results.

4. Foil Slitting & Rewinding Machines

Foil Slitting Rewinding machines are specially made for foil slitting delicate aluminum and copper foils. These machines utilize advanced foil slitting rewinding technology to ensure that the foils are handled safely with zero roll damage. These machines can be used in the pharmaceutical packaging industry, the food wrapping industry, and the insulation industry due to their ability to produce accurate and precise results while using the thinnest of foils.

5. Slitting and Rewinding Machines for Fabric

Fabric Slitting Rewinding machines
are engineered for the slitting and rewinding of woven, nonwoven, and technical textiles. Designed as heavy-duty fabric slitter rewinder machines, the slitter rewinder machines are robust and durable, making them suitable for long-term, heavy-use, industrial environments. Fabric slitting and rewinding machines are frequently utilized in the garment industry, in upholstery manufacturing, and for technical fabric applications in cutting and rewinding fabric rolls.

6. Drum Style Slitter Rewinder Machines

Drum Style Slitter Rewinder Machines are ideal for slitting and rewinding all standard heavy-duty jumbo rolls. These heavy-duty slitter rewinder machines are designed with a rugged instrument to ensure longevity when you run the durm-style machine continuously all day. They are also known as drum-type slitting rewinding machines. Drum-style slitting rewinding machines are utilized for high-volume packaging or slitting rolls of paper and for industrial fabrics in heavy-duty plants. 

7. Custom Slitter Rewinders for Specialty Applications

KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. also has a number of custom solutions for industries with a unique need, such as:

• Tyre-cord fabrics

• Rubber sheets

• Metallised polyester

• OPA films, and other special laminates

Stand-Out Features 

• Highly accurate and precise slitting blades for fine, accurate cutting

• Hydro-Pneumo web alignment system for perfect rolls 

• Tension control systems to guarantee constant roll density 

• Servo-driven automation for superior accuracy 

• Heavy-duty construction for sustainability

• Smart operator controls for ease of use

• Reduced energy designs—better for our planet 

Industries Served 

1. Flexible Packaging – Food and beverage, and consumer packaging films 

2. The Paper & Printing Industry – Newsprint, packaging paper and coated board 

3. Textile Industry – Woven and nonwoven textiles, tire cord and technical textiles 

4. Foil – Aluminium, copper and metallized foils 

5. Rubber & Specialty Materials – Rubber sheets, adhesive tape and industrial laminates 

Implementations

Case Study 1: Flexible Packaging Customer in United Arab Emirates

A packaging manufacturer in Dubai was struggling with a high percentage of waste and poor finishing of roll packages

on their existing machinery. After the installation of KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD.'s

film slitter rewinder machine, they reported the following:

• A 30% reduction in waste

• Broadly speaking, a 40% increase in machine production speed

• Improved roll quality, which provided better performance in the downstream packaging process 

Case Study 2: Textile Customer in South Africa

A textile facility was looking for a fabric slitter rewinder machine that could deliver proper continuous operation for industrial fabric.

After the KW rewinder was installed, they were able to:

• Sustained operation 24 hours a day, seven days of the week, and never experienced a breakdown

• Achieved controlled tension while converting very delicate technical textiles

• A large decrease in manual intervention 

Case Study 3: Paper Customer in India

One of the top paper mills in India installed a KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. paper slitter rewinder.

Some of the outcomes from that installation included:

• Improved edge finishing of paper rolls in comparison to the previous rewinder

• Reduced downtime by changing rolls more quickly, 

• Increased accuracy in printing for the end user

How to Select best Slitter Rewinder Machine for you industry?

• Material type—paper, film, fabric, foil, or specialty material.

• Roll size—Drum-type machines are required for jumbo rolls, while compact designs are necessary for

• smaller rolls.

• Speed—If high-volume production is required, look for models that operate at high-speed as they are

• better suited for large production runs.

• Automation—If machine efficiency is needed, look for machines with servo motors, digital controls,

• and tension systems. 

• Durability—If you want your equipment to last and perform over time, make sure you buy heavy-duty

• equipment.

• Service—If you want your machine to run reliably, make sure you are getting a machine that has a good

• service network and parts availability.

How to maintain your Slitter Rewinding Equipment

• Regularly check and sharpen blades for precise cutting operation.

• Regularly look at, check, and adjust the tension control systems.

• Clean rollers on a regular basis to remove buildup and/or prevent materials from sticking/scratching.

• Lubricate or oil all moving or continually operating parts on your machine.

• Establish and employ preventive maintenance on your machines to prevent major loss of time due to downed equipment.

The Future of Slitting & Rewinding for Textile Industry

• Automation & Industry 4.0—Machines that are automated with smart sensors and are connected by the Internet of Things.

• Sustainable designs—machines that have improved energy efficiency and are made from recyclable materials.

• High-speed compact machines—machines that are compactly designed for a smaller production floor.

• AI-based predictive maintenance—machines that are guaranteed to have zero downtime.

KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. has started to invest in these technologies to keep their customers ahead of their competitors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What industries use slitter rewinder machines?

A1. Packaging, textiles, paper, printing, foils, rubber, and specialty materials.

Q2. Can KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. machines handle custom applications?

A2. KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. specializes in custom-designed slitter rewinders that are designed for the

tight specifications of the needs of a particular application for an industry.

Q3. How long do KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. slitter rewinder machines last?

A3. After proper care and maintenance, our machines will last from 10 to 15 years or longer.

Q4. Do KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. machines allow for automation?

A4. Absolutely—KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. provides servo-driven capabilities into our models, as well

as automation with smart controls.

Q5. How do KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. machines minimize wastage?

A5. KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. machines cut precisely and control tension accurately, so there is minimal waste.

We are Your Reliable Partner In Slitting & Rewinding.

When industries need high-performance roll slitting and rewind machines, KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. offers exceptional quality, dependability, and efficiency. KEW ENGG. & MFG. PVT. LTD. has a global presence, award-winning success, and multinational expertise spanning decades of quality experience. We continue to move the future of industrial slitting and rewinding machines forward.

From paper to film, foil, fabric, and rubber, KEW understands your requirements and has the machines to do it accurately, efficiently, and for the long run.