Custom Converting Cores

Converting Cores

A converting core is a strong paper core around which a product is wrapped, like tape. These cores are usually manufactured in long lengths and then cut down into smaller sizes for individual use once they have been wound with a product by the customer. Because converting cores hold a product, and because they need to be precisely cut without bending, it's important that they are strong.

Converting Cores at Western Container

At Western Container, we manufacture tightly wound converting cores in a wide range of sizes that can be used in many different applications without damaging the product.

Cost Effective and Quality

Western Container Corporation continues to drive costs down while combining top notch equipment with people in their custom film core and converting core lines. Western will introduce their new SPCO Evolution multi-knife winding line in 2014 which introduces a single step cutting process with accurate lengths for those converting applications where tight tolerances are a must.

Our converting and film cores’ are constructed from paper ply’s of various thicknesses to achieve your required dimensional tolerances and crush rating. Each core is designed with your application in mind while maintaining your required flat crush value.

Available Material & Sizes

Western offers film cores and converting cores from 0.5" to 24" in diameter, with regular Kraft liner material. Outer surfaces may be glazed Kraft or printed with 1 color and up to 4 color off-line printing. Cores may be .192" to 636" long and may have wall thicknesses ranging from .036" to .750". Depending on dimensions, tolerances may be as precise as ± .010" or ± .025" depending on diameter/wall thickness and internal dimension.

Quality Assurance

Compression and flat crush tests, as well as automated quality tracking systems ensure that output is of the highest quality and strength. Orders may be small or large volume, with lead times averaging between 2 and 5 days. Make use of what we have to offer today, and choose Western Container for converting and film cores.

To learn more about this service, see the table below and contact Western Container for a quote.

Converting Core Applications

Converting cores are mounted on a winder and used to roll many products in many different industries, including:

Packaging supplies
Plastic wrap
Paper sheets for print shops

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Western Container is proud to be a trusted source for paper cores and paper tubes. If you're looking for a solution, contact us and we can help you get the paper cores and paper tubes that your business needs. We'd be happy to assist you with custom designs, and we can provide you with a quote before the project begins. Trust the experts to help you get the job done! Call us today at 1-800-393-7917.

About Us
Western Container Corporation is located in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Beloit, Wisconsin. We serve clients across the country and around the world with our quality paper cores, paper tubes and packaging supplies. In everything that we do, our number one commitment is always to our customers.

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Custom Converting Cores / Film Cores Capabilities

Core Types

Converting Strapping: Film

Application: Industrial

Manufacturing Process

Spiral Wound Blade Cut: Drum Cut
Saw Cut

Lining Material: Craft

Finish: Printing
Machine Glazed (MG) Craft

Inside Diameter: .5" to 24"

Standard Diameters

3.025" 6.025": 8.025"
12.025"

Length: .192" to 636"

Wall Thickness: .036" to .750"

Tolerance: ± .010" (up to 12" ID)
± .025" (12" to 24" ID)

Inspection: First / Middle / Last Piece
Final

Testing: Compression / Flat Crush Rating

Quality: Lab

Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (C of A)
Certificate of Conformance (C of C)

Additional Services

Drying Cores (up to 7.5%) Commercial Printing (1 to 4 Colors): Custom Label Applications
Packaging Recycling Service

Production Volume: Prototype to Large Runs

Typical Lead Time

2 to 3 days 3 to 5 days: 3 to 5 days
2 to 3 weeks

Additional Information

Industry Focus

Textile Non-woven Advertising Packaging Paper Mills Paper Converters Converters Tape & Label Manufacturers Film Manufacturers: Film Coatings
Coatings
Mailing Tubes
Composite Cans
Steel Industry
Brass / Copper Components
Poly Bag Manufactures
Slitting

Intended Applications

Tubes Cans Cartons Boxes Containers Inserts Mailers Mailing Tubes Protectors Tapes & Strapping Tools Strapping Cores Adhesives Applicators Channels Cores Covers: Coating
Paper Mill Cores
Paper Converting
Slitters
Matting
Masks
Mops
Pads
Sheets
Reducers
Removers
Lock Rings
Seals
Shears
Threads
Twines

Industry Standards

REACH Compliance Mil-Spec: FDA

Efficiency

Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt) Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
5S

File Formats: AutoCAD