Slitters

Buckeye Machine Fabricators has set the industry standard for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) cutting and charge preparation since pioneering material handling equipment in the late 1970s. Designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, our heavy-duty slitters deliver reliable, high-precision cutting customized to your facility’s exact requirements.

Key Models

• SMC 160 (Heavy-Duty Axis Slitter): Features a rugged, precise ballscrew crosscut engineered for durability and efficient continuous operation.
• SMC 260 (Double-Axis Cutting Slitter): Equipped with back slide bar space for multiple in-line cutters spaced as close as $1.5text{ inches}$ apart. Controlled via lever spring action or pneumatic cylinders, it enables complex multi-length and multi-width cuts for tailored charge patterns.

Versatile Cutting: Combined in-line and cross-cut capabilities featuring a rolling shear cutting head.

Integrated Precision: Electronic weigh scales and edge guiding keep your process accurate.

Custom Control: Programmable quantities, custom control packages, and simple adjustments for cut lengths or charge patterns.

Safety First: Fully guarded design prioritizing operator safety.

In-Stock Units & Rentals: Standard units are in stock and ready to customize. We also offer rental slitters to prove capability on your line before buying.

Loaner Program & Parts: On-demand spare parts and loaner slitters keep production moving while your machine is retrofitted or upgraded.

Secondary Equipment: Loaders, un-loaders, de-flashing tools, and specialized SMC drilling machines.