When it comes to purchasing a metal coil slitting line, one of the first things your equipment supplier will ask is:

"What's your max coil width, thickness range, coil weight, and material type?"

It may seem like a routine question, but in fact, these four specifications are critical to building the right slitting line - in terms of performance, budget, safety, and long-term value.

 

At Kinbenz, we specialize in tailor-made slitting line solutions. Here's why we need these four data points before offering a quote or layout drawing - and how they shape your custom machine.

 

 

1. Max Coil Width - Determines Machine Frame and Blade Shaft Size

The maximum coil width tells us the total width of material your slitting line must handle. 

This affects: 

• The width of the decoiler, slitter head, tension unit, and recoiler
• The number and width of blades we can install on the slitter
• The overall frame width, shaft length, and material feed guides

 

 

2. Coil Thickness Range - Defines Drive Power & Blade Settings

Knowing your coil thickness range helps us calculate:

• Required motor and hydraulic power
• Blade clearance and penetration depth
• Tension control type

 

 

3. Max Coil Weight (Capacity) - Impacts Decoiler & Recoiler Design

The maximum coil weight is cruical for sizing:

• Decoiler drum & hydraulic expansion shaft
• Mandrel bearing type & load capacity
• Recoiler torque and back tension system

 

 

4. Material Type - Affects Blade Choice and Line Configuration

Not all metals behave the same. Whether you're working with stainless steel, copper, aluminum, or high-strength carbon steel, the material type determines:

• What blade material to use
• The line speed limits
• Whether anti-scratch features are needed

 

 

Why These Four Specs Are Non-Negotiable

Without accurate data on:

1. Max Coil Width
2. Thickness Range
3. Max Coil Weight
4. Material Type

...any slitting line quote would be incomplete or inaccurate.

 

It's like designing a car without knowing how many passengers it needs to carry or where it will be driven. You risk overpaying for features you don't need - or worse, ending up with a machine that can't run your materials.

 

 

Help Us Help You

At Kinbenz, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all machinery. By providing these four parameters, we can:

• Recommend the right slitter head and recoiler design
• Offer a cost-effective configuration for your production
• Ensure future-proofing for different material specs
• Shorten your quotation and layout time

 

 

FAQ: Common Questions from Buyers

Q1: What if I process multiple materials on the same line?

A: Let us know all materials you plan to run - we can design for the widest spec range to fit different material requirements

 

Q2: Can I upgrade coil width or weight later?

A:We don't suggest that. Many structural parts are fixed, that's why it's best to plan for your future capacity now.

 

Q3: Do you offer machien drawings before we order?

A: Yes. After receiving your coil specs, we can provide basic layout drawings and technical discussion to help you decide.

 

 

A good slitting line starts with accurate communication. By sharing your coil width, thickness, weight, and material type, you're not just filling in a form - you're shaping a line that will serve your factory for the next 10+ years.