Over 20,000 businesses have trusted the Saunders' Engineers to convert their adhesive tapes, foams, foils, and other flexible materials into finished parts.

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How We Do It

Saunders broad converting capabilities and extensive knowledge of the converting industry ensures your parts are produced effectively and efficiently. When you need materials precision cut to strict tolerances, Saunders Converting is your perfect adhesive tape partner.

Saunders Slitting Services

Slitting

Slitting creates rolls by cutting down wider rolls to narrower widths. Depending on the material, widths of 1/16" or narrower can be achieved.
Saunders Cut to Length Services

Sheeting & Cut to Length

Sheeting cuts adhesives and other flexible materials to any conceivable square or rectangular shape commonly with no tooling expense.
Saunders Laminating

Laminating

Laminating is the process of bonding multiple substrates together to achieve improved strength, stability and appearance.
Saunders Flexographic Printing

Flexographic Printing

Flexographic Printing uses cylinders, raised rubber plates, and ink to create custom branding, printed liners, and messaging on various substrates.

Saunders Die/Kiss Cutting Services

Die-Cutting & Kiss Cutting

Die Cutting creates custom individual shapes. Kiss Cutting leaves custom shapes on a carrier liner so parts are supplied in roll or sheet format.
Saunders Rewinding Services

Rewinding

Rewinding creates custom length rolls at desired widths and diameters that can reduce material changeover and eliminate waste.
Saunders Kitting Services

Kitting & Assembling

Kitting is a value-added service to package various components to create a unique part set. We also offer product assembly options.
Saunders Laser Cutting Services

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting is a great option for creating intricate shapes out of challenging materials and allows for fast turnarounds with no tooling.
Saunders Die Cutting Services

Digital Cutting

Digital Cutting uses blades to convert substrates with tight tolerances. It is a great solution for large format parts and is excellent for prototyping.

Here are a few examples of customers we have worked with in a variety of industries.

Case Study #1
Industry: Graphic Design Company Located in Minnesota
Saunders Customer Converting Challenges
Challenge

We Faced

Customer was hand cutting tape and employees were experiencing confusion in deciphering the correct tape side to apply to the graphic and to the wall.

Saunders Custom Cutting Solution
Solutions

Found and Created

Saunders added a secondary extended liner to the permanent psa side of the tape and provided the customer with precut 24" strips.

Saunders Converting Results
Results

Accomplished

This changed how the tape was provided: > Increased Production > Lowered Assembly Cost > Reduced Assembly Confusion Among Employees
CASE STUDY #2
Industry: Commercial Electrical Design Company Located in California
Saunders Customer Converting Challenges
Challenge

We Faced

The customer was looking for a lower-cost alternative tape to their current adhesive process. They needed the parts supplied in a format that would support their high-speed assembly needs. The customer also needed support on having product available on-demand even though their ability to forecast was limited.

Saunders Custom Cutting Solution
Solutions

Found and Created

The Engineers at Saunders suggested using 3M RP45 VHB tape as the lower cost adhesive alternative and proposed, that to speed up production they would apply a quick-release liner, kiss cut them to their proper sizes and die cut holes for easy installing. Saunders also established an on-demand stocking program to combat their previously long lead times.

Saunders Converting Results
Results

Accomplished

This changed how the tape was provided: > Cut the Customers Costs by 30% > Decreased Assembly Time from 30 to 10 Seconds > Reduced Lead-Time from 3-4 Weeks to an In House On-Demand Stock and 24-Hour Ship Program
CASE STUDY #3
Industry: Electronics (aftermarket) Located in California
Saunders Customer Converting Challenges
Challenge

We Faced

Major phone manufacturer was looking for a tape that would bond a silicone base to various types of point of purchase countertops. The part needed to have a printed message stating this side to the product. Lastly, the final parts needed to be bagged individually with an alcohol wipe, heat-sealed, and have a 3"x2" label added on the outside (which included many text fields, with each having a corresponding barcode).

Saunders Custom Cutting Solution
Solutions

Found and Created

Samples were sent and tested. Once a solution was met the Saunders team went to work with their Autocad skills and designed a custom cut solution that would fit the customers' needs. Once these issues were worked through discussions continued as the finished parts were then bagged individually with an alcohol wipe, heat-sealed, and have a 3"x2" label added on the outside (which included many test fields, with each having a corresponding barcode).

Saunders Converting Results
Results

Accomplished

This customer's chaallenges were met swiftly and smoothly helping the customer: > Increased Production > Lowered Assembly Cost > Reduced Installer Assembly Confusion
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