Revolutionizing Die Cutting with State-of-the-Art Equipment and Decades of Expertise

Solo Products is the Midwest’s premier provider of precision die cutting services, offering advanced solutions for transforming raw materials into customized, high-quality products. From automotive components to packaging and eCommerce materials, our expertise spans a wide range of industries and applications. Let us guide you through our capabilities and connect you to material-specific resources to meet your unique needs.

Midwest’s #1 Die Cutting Partner for Automotive, Supply Chain, and Industrial Needs

What Is Precision Die Cutting?

Die cutting involves using specialized tools, such as steel-rule dies and rotary dies, to shape materials with precision. This process transforms raw materials into finished products by applying immense pressure to cut through dense or delicate substrates. Two primary techniques include:

• Flatbed Die Cutting: Ideal for cutting thicker or more rigid materials.
• Rotary Die Cutting: Utilizes cylindrical dies and an anvil roller to create clean, consistent cuts, often with adhesive-backed parts like felts, cork, foam, and more. This method is perfect for roll-to-roll manufacturing, kiss-cutting, and high-volume production.

Learn more about Cork Material, Plastic Material, Foam Material, Felt Material, and Automotive Dunnage on our material-specific pages.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Solo Products has evolved from a modest operation with a 10-ton Hudson clicker press into a cutting-edge facility equipped with:

• Hydraulic and high-speed rotary presses
• Roll slitters and digital tool-free converting systems

Our capabilities ensure efficiency and precision for all your die cutting and material converting needs. Whether it’s laminating roll-to-roll adhesive materials or slitting large logs into manageable rolls, we’ve got you covered.

Material Converting and Custom Fabrication

At Solo Products, we excel in material converting—transforming raw materials into finished components that meet specific customer requirements. We offer a wide range of solutions, including:

• Adhesive-backed materials: Felts, scrim, EPDM foam, and cork, kiss-cut for easy application.
• Foam fabrication: PE foam in various densities and colors, cut to match mil SPec A-A-59135 standards.
• Plastic solutions: converting plastic sheets and rolls into percision end products ideal for conveyor shutes, pop displays, and returnale dunnage.

Material-Specific Expertise

At Solo Products, we specialize in a variety of materials, each with unique properties and applications. Here’s an in-depth look at the materials we work with and how they can enhance your project:

Cork Material

Cork is a versatile, eco-friendly material widely used in gaskets, seals, and packaging. Its natural durability and flexibility make it perfect for precision die cutting applications.

Key Applications

• Protective padding for furniture or fragile items.
• Insulation layers in construction or soundproofing projects.
• Custom gaskets for industrial equipment.
• Backing materials for coasters, trivets, or bulletin boards.

Capabilities: We offer adhesive-backed cork materials for easy application and custom thickness options.

Explore more about Cork Material.

Plastic Material

Plastics are indispensable across industries due to their strength, versatility, and lightweight properties. We die cut specialty plastics to create durable, custom components for industrial and consumer use.

Key Applications

• Protective covers and shields, gaskets and seals
• Industrial-grade components including plastic washers, medical equipment
• Custom packaging inserts – returnable dunnage
• Capabilities: Precision die cutting for ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) plastics and other durable materials.
  • Poly and plastic film

Discover more about Plastic Material.

Foam Material

Foam is a highly adaptable material used for cushioning, insulation, and lightweight structural components. We provide custom die cutting for a range of foam types, including PE foam in various densities and anti-static varieties.

Key Applications

• Protective packaging and cushioning
• Gaskets and deals with Adhesive
• Foam Tape and weathe strips, seals, gaskets
• Custom foam inserts for delicate products
• Capabilities: Foam fabrication using traveling head presses and other advanced equipment to meet exact specifications.

Learn more about Foam Material.

Felt Material

Felt is prized for its durability, flexibility, and sound-absorbing qualities. It’s an excellent material for adhesive-backed applications and industrial components.

Key Applications

• Adhesive-backed felts for industrial and automotive use
• Vibration and noise dampening
• Custom seals and padding
• Capabilities: Kiss-cut adhesive-backed felt parts for easy peel-and-stick application.

Find out more about Felt Material.

Automotive Dunnage

Automotive dunnage involves custom die-cut solutions that protect and organize automotive parts during transportation. These components are critical for ensuring the integrity of high-value parts.

Key Applications

• Protective packaging for automotive components including partitions and seperators
• Custom inserts and trays for part organization
• Reusable dunnage for sustainable transport
• Capabilities: Tailored solutions meeting automotive industry standards, including ASTM-D-4727 compliance

Discover more about Automotive Dunnage.

Industry-Specific Expertise

Automotive and Military Applications

Solo Products is proud to meet the stringent specifications required for the automotive industry and U.S. military contracts. With over 55 Department of Defense contracts completed since 2007, we are a trusted supplier for:

• Die-cut seals and gaskets meeting vehicle and military standards
• Custom foam and fiberboard solutions for packaging and logistics

eCommerce and Logistics Support

We’ve supplied tailored soutions to major eCommerce and logistics providers, including Amazon, DHL, FedEx, Lands’ End, and UPS. Our offerings include:

• Custom adhesive-backed materials for warehouse and packaging operations
• Material handling solutions to streamline logistics

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High-Speed Rotary Die Cutting

Perfect for producing adhesive-backed materials like felt and hook-and-loop closures (Velcro®), rotary die cutting delivers consistent results for:

• Kiss-cut adhesive parts
• Continuous rolls or individual sheets

Traveling Head Press for Foam

Capable of processing thick batting foam up to 4 inches, this press is ideal for creating custom components to meet your specifications.

Digital Converting Systems

Our digital converting systems ensure precision and efficiency for roll-to-roll adhesive materials, slitting, and more, delivering solutions tailored to high-performance projects.

For further insights, explore our material-specific pages:

• Cork Material
• Plastic Material
• Foam Material
• Felt Material
• Automotive Dunnage

Why Choose Solo Products?

With decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, Solo Products is the Midwest’s trusted leader in precision die cutting. Our state-of-the-art equipment, material expertise, and customer-first approach ensure high-quality results tailored to your needs.

Contact us today to discuss your project or explore our material pages to learn more.

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