Rotary Die-Cutting: Precision, Performance and Flexibility

RUBANS Group is your expert partner in the custom die-cutting and converting of adhesive tapes.

We specialize in rotary die-cutting of adhesive materials and the converting of technical materials for industrial applications.

Our production lines are equipped with high-speed rotary machines capable of die-cutting and converting adhesive tapes and technical films into a wide variety of simple or complex shapes, as well as adhesive pads.

Drawing on our expertise in adhesive converting, we support you in the production of customized, precise, and high-performance parts tailored to your industrial applications.

High-Precision Technology

Rotary die-cutting uses a solid engraved cylindrical tool designed to produce both simple and complex shapes, with features suited to different types of materials:

  • High precision
  • Consistent shape repeatability
  • Production of medium and large volumes
  • Large-format parts
  • Multiple materials can be laminated together
    Neutralization of adhesive areas or integration of oversized release liners for easier application
  • Complex assemblies
    Adhesive materials and their liners can be processed continuously at speeds of up to 55 metres per minute

Our expertise is built on 50 years of know-how in the design of rotary die-cutting machines, combined with 25 years of experience operating these production lines. This guarantees the highest level of precision and care in the completion of your projects.

As a result, we have complete control over the challenges involved in converting these types of adhesive materials and liners.

Rotary Die-Cutting Capabilities

Whether for simple adhesive die-cuts or more complex designs, our rotary die-cutting equipment enables:

  • Back slitting
  • Finger lift: a non-adhesive gripping area that makes the release liner easier to remove
  • Neutralization of adhesive areas
  • Multi-tool registration for overlapping shapes
  • Perforated cut-to-length processing, roll-to-roll, with kiss cutting or through cutting for individual parts
  • Part chopping: rough cutting and rapid separation of parts
  • Stations capable of accommodating tools with up to 210 teeth, equivalent to a circumference of nearly 660 mm
  • Tolerances of up to ±0.15 mm, depending on the material
  • Part inspection using a vision system

The rotary die-cutting process can produce a wide variety of shapes from different flexible to semi-rigid adhesive materials: single- or double-sided adhesives, protective films, masking papers, fibreglass fabrics, aluminium, Velcro® or 3M™ Dual Lock™.

Industrial Applications of Rotary Die-Cutting

Rotary die-cutting technology is suitable for a wide range of industries:

Point-of-Sale Displays and Signage

  • Adhesive pads for posters, displays, and visual communication materials

Industry

  • Adhesive pads for assembling indoor parts and accessories

Automotive and Transportation

  • Assembly solutions for outdoor modules and components
  • Adhesive pads and complex shapes for mounting parts and accessories

Construction and Furniture

  • Sealing pads and permanent bonding solutions for aluminium profiles
  • Permanent mounting of decorative elements

Electronics Industry

  • Custom-made parts for assembling electronic components

Leather Goods and Textiles

  • Custom adhesive parts for assembling leather or textile components

Examples of Rotary Die-Cutting Production

Converting rotative découpe pastilles adhésives

Round, Transparent Adhesive Pads

These gel adhesive pads are specially designed for the indoor and outdoor mounting of signage and small panels made from PVC, PC, PMMA, ABS, metal, and aluminium. Adhesion is lower on low-surface-energy materials such as PP and PE.

Pad diameter: 19 mm – Foam density: 800 g/m²

Benefits:

  • Peelable from glass, allowing easy removal without leaving adhesive residue, even after several weeks
  • Its viscoelastic properties and high thickness provide excellent absorption and sealing performance
  • The stability of its acrylic resin ensures excellent resistance to environmental conditions such as humidity and UV radiation, as well as to ageing

Custom-Cut 3M™ VHB™ Adhesive Tapes

Rotary die-cutting is perfectly suited to the custom cutting of 3M™ VHB™ adhesive foam into bespoke shapes and sizes.
Converting 3M™ Rotative groupe RUBANS

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At RUBANS Group, we combine technical expertise with modern equipment to deliver durable, high-performance, and customized adhesive solutions.