Sheeting is a service of cutting paper, board or specialist material from a reel, roll or jumbo roll into sheets of a specified format. We prepare sheets tailored to production, packaging, printing, warehousing and logistics processes.
Sheeting is ideal when material in reel form is not convenient for direct use and the customer requires ready sheets for wrapping, interleaving, protecting, printing, further processing or work at a production station.
When to choose sheeting?
Sheeting is worth choosing when the material is to be used in the form of ready-made sheets rather than rolls or reels. The service allows preparation of a format tailored to the product, packaging, production line or manual workstation.
The most common reasons for choosing sheeting:
- need to prepare paper in a specific format,
- cutting material from reel into sheets,
- preparing sheets for product packaging,
- preparing interleaves and inserts,
- matching sheets to collective packaging,
- reducing manual cutting of material at the customer site,
- preparing paper for further processing,
- organising material into packs, stacks or batches,
- handling repetitive production processes.
Range of materials for sheeting
We sheet packaging, technical, specialist and recycled papers. Sheeting feasibility depends on material parameters such as grammage, width, stiffness, surface treatment and the required format.
| Material | Character | Typical use after sheeting |
|---|---|---|
| Kraft paper | durable packaging paper | sheets for wrapping, interleaving, product protection |
| Packaging paper | material for protection and wrapping | sheets for packaging, separation and cushioning |
| Recycled papers | economical technical materials | interleaves, inserts, protective sheets |
| Liner / testliner | packaging materials | production, interleaving, packaging components |
| Offset paper | printing and processing material | printing, production sheets, further processes |
| Coated papers | surface for printing or special applications | graphics, packaging, production |
| Barrier papers | materials with protective function | protective and technical sheets |
| Anti-corrosion paper | protective material for metal | sheets for protecting metal components |
| Cartons and solid boards | stiffer sheet materials | inserts, interleaves, pads and blanks |
Applications of paper sheets
Sheets prepared from reels or rolls can be used in many processes, from simple packaging to technical and production applications.
| Application area | Example use | Key benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging | sheets for wrapping products | quick access to ready format |
| E-commerce | protecting products in parcels | less manual cutting of material |
| Production | sheets for workstations | repeatable format in the process |
| Warehouse | interleaves and protective sheets | organised material preparation |
| Logistics | layer separation and product protection | reduced abrasion and shifting |
| Printing | sheets for further processing | format matched to equipment and job |
| Bookbinding | technical sheets and blanks | convenient further processing |
| Metal / technical | anti-corrosion paper in sheets | protection of parts from contact and corrosion |
Sheeting paper from reel
Paper in reel form is convenient for storage and continuous processes but does not always suit work at packaging or production stations. Sheeting allows conversion of a reel into ready-made sheets that staff can quickly pick up and use without cutting.
Sheeting from reel is suitable for:
- packaging paper,
- kraft paper,
- technical papers,
- recycled papers,
- barrier papers,
- anti-corrosion paper,
- coated materials,
- liners and testliners,
- selected cartons and specialist materials.
Sheeting of rolls
Paper or board rolls can be sheeted into formats required in further production. This solution is useful when the input material is available in jumbo roll form but the customer’s process requires sheets, inserts, interleaves or blanks.
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Material is available in roll form | sheet to final format |
| Process requires sheets | cut to size per specification |
| Customer needs inserts or interleaves | select material, grammage and format |
| Material is destined for packaging station | prepare sheets in stacks or packs |
| Repeatability is required | define format, tolerance and packaging method |
Custom-size paper sheets
Sheets can be prepared for a specific format, product or process. This allows the customer to reduce manual cutting, minimise waste and accelerate workstation tasks.
Example applications for custom-size sheets:
- paper for product packaging,
- interlayer interleaves,
- flat inserts for parcels and boxes,
- protective sheets,
- technical underlays,
- paper for protecting metal components,
- sheets for printing,
- sheets for further cutting or converting,
- blanks for production processes.
Sheeting vs rewinding and converting
Sheeting, rewinding and converting are related services but each solves a different problem.
| Service | What it involves | When to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Sheeting | cutting material from reel or roll into sheets | when a specific sheet format is needed |
| Rewinding | changing the roll, length, diameter or preparation method | when material is to remain in roll form |
| Winding | preparing a roll with required parameters | when the roll must fit the customer’s process |
| Converting | preparing material for use, packaging or sale | when delivery form and batch organisation matter |
How to select the sheet format?
The sheet format should be determined by the end-use application. A different size will be optimal for product packaging, another for interleaving, and yet another for further processing or printing.
Key parameters:
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Material type
Specify whether the material to be sheeted is paper, board, solid board, liner, anti-corrosion paper or specialist material. -
Grammage
Grammage affects stiffness, cutting method, application and ease of working with the sheets. -
Input material width
The width of the reel or roll determines formatting possibilities. -
Target format
Provide the sheet width and length. -
Dimensional tolerance
For printing, production and further processing, tolerance may affect process quality. -
Quantity
Can be specified as number of sheets, weight, length or batch size. -
Packaging method
Sheets can be prepared in stacks, packs, on pallets or according to individual arrangements.
Typical problems solved by sheeting
| Problem | How sheeting helps |
|---|---|
| Staff manually cut paper | ready sheets speed up packaging or production |
| Reel is inconvenient at the workstation | sheets are easier to pick up and use |
| Process requires a repeatable format | format can be matched to product or package |
| Material is to be used as interleaf or insert | sheeting prepares ready-made flat components |
| Customer has rolls but needs sheets | material can be cut to agreed size |
| Waste needs to be reduced | format can be optimised for actual use |
| Material is destined for several workstations | sheets can be prepared in packs or batches |
Who is the sheeting service for?
The sheeting service is intended for companies that use paper, board or specialist materials in sheet form.
It is most commonly used by:
- manufacturing companies,
- packaging companies,
- printing houses,
- bookbinding shops,
- warehouses,
- logistics centres,
- e-commerce,
- fulfilment centres,
- packaging manufacturers,
- technical companies,
- companies protecting metal components,
- picking and dispatch departments,
- B2B customers ordering sheets for their processes.
What information to provide before quotation?
To select sheeting parameters and prepare a quotation, please share the technical data of the material and the process requirements.
When making an enquiry, provide:
- material type,
- grammage or thickness,
- reel or roll width,
- reel diameter if relevant,
- expected sheet format,
- required tolerance,
- number of sheets, weight or length,
- end-use application,
- sheet packaging method,
- whether the material will be further printed, packed or converted,
- whether the order is one-off, recurring or a trial.
Sheeting — FAQ
What is paper sheeting?
Paper sheeting involves cutting material from a reel, roll or jumbo roll into sheets of a specified format. The format is chosen for production, packaging, printing, interleaving, inserts or further processing.
What materials can be sheeted?
Materials that can be sheeted include packaging papers, kraft, liner, testliner, recycled papers, offset, coated, barrier, technical, anti-corrosion papers and selected boards. Processing feasibility depends on material parameters.
Can custom-size paper sheets be ordered?
Yes. The sheet format can be individually specified for packaging, product, wrapping process, interleaving, flat inserts, printing or further processing.
What is the difference between sheeting and rewinding?
Sheeting involves preparing sheets from material in reel or roll form. Rewinding involves changing the roll, length, diameter or method of preparing the material, which remains in roll form.
Can sheeting be part of converting services?
Yes. Sheeting can be one stage of converting if the customer requires finished sheets packed in specific batches, packs, stacks or prepared for use at a production station.
What information is needed for a sheeting quotation?
For a quotation, please provide the material type, grammage, reel width, target sheet format, quantity, tolerance requirements, packaging method and end-use application.
Order paper sheeting
Do you need paper, board or specialist material prepared in sheets? Provide the material type, grammage, reel or roll width, target format, quantity and application. We will select the sheeting method for your production, packaging or logistics process.