UK supplier of fibres, fabrics and resin systems for the composites market, Cristex Composite Materials has launched the AscoBV Slitter & Rewinder, which is designed to convert master rolls of fabric to narrow width tapes for use in multiple applications. It can produce crush cut tapes from glass fibre or carbon fibre fabrics in various weights.

According to the company, master roll lengths up to 1.7 metre in width and weighing up to 100 kg can be accommodated, with the assurance of full traceability, and re-rolled material will be wound onto 76 mm diameter cores that are then cut down to the tape width. (AR)