Custom Die-Cut Tape Supplier & Converter
Custom die-cut tape supplier and converter. ALS Tape die-cuts vinyl, foam, Kapton, and VHB parts to your drawing for automotive, medical, and electronics.
Overview
ALS Tape is a custom die-cut tape supplier and converter that turns pressure-sensitive tapes, foams, and films into ready-to-assemble parts supplied to your drawing. Working from a single converting plant, we run rotary and flatbed die cutting for everything from high-volume adhesive parts to low-volume prototype programs — so buyers can source samples and production from the same partner instead of splitting a program across vendors. Most requests start with a material and a shape: a vinyl gasket, a foam mounting pad, a Kapton (polyimide) insulation window, or a VHB bonding frame. We convert all of these constructions — single-coated, double-coated, transfer, foam/VHB, polyimide, and conductive — into finished parts held to tight, repeatable tolerances. Because we are the converter rather than a reseller, tooling, unit price, and break quantities are quoted together, and there is no fixed minimum order that blocks a first prototype run. Buyers choose a die-cut tape supplier on three things: whether the converter can run the material their design calls for, how fast tooling and samples move, and whether the same supplier can scale the part into production. ALS Tape covers all three for automotive, medical, and electronics programs — vinyl and foam gaskets for automotive trim and sealing, clean-room parts for medical device assembly, and thermal, EMI, and insulation parts for electronics enclosures. Send a drawing or a sample and we will confirm material, tolerance, and tooling before the first part is made.
What to expect when you order
- Minimum order
- 1 roll of standard material; die-cut parts from 100 pcs
- Samples
- Stock material samples are free; custom die-cut samples take 3–9 days and are quoted per part
- Tooling
- Steel-rule dies for simple parts up to about 100 × 100 mm from about $50; multi-hole or multi-cavity dies about $80–100; rotary dies from about $300. Ready in 5–10 business days (rotary 10–15). Tooling cost can usually be credited back once production volume is reached
- Prototypes without tooling
- Laser or CNC knife cutting, so you can check fit before paying for a die
- Production lead time
- 2–14 days after the order and drawing are confirmed
- Cutting tolerance
- ±0.05–0.2 mm on cut outlines, depending on material and thickness
- Material proof
- Photos of the original roll labels with batch numbers; CoC or CoA on request
- Shipping
- FOB or DDP (duties included). To the US: air about 7 days, sea about 45 days. To Europe: express about 3–5 days, air about 7–10 days, sea about 30–40 days
Send the grade, thickness and a drawing or sample. A business manager replies within 24 hours.
Request a quoteProcess Options
Parts cut to drawing — send a DXF, DWG, PDF, or physical sample and we convert it into a finished part with the geometry, tolerance, and liner format your assembly needs.
Rotary die cutting for high volumes — continuous tooling delivers consistent parts at production rates for vinyl, foam, film, and adhesive constructions.
Flatbed die cutting for thick, rigid, or low-volume work — flexible steel-rule tooling keeps prototype and short-run parts affordable before committing to production tooling.
Kiss-cut and roll/sheet delivery — parts shipped peel-and-stick on a liner, on a tray, or loose, matched to how your line dispenses them.
Supported Materials
Vinyl and PVC — converted into gaskets, masking shapes, and trim parts; a common request for a die-cut vinyl tape supplier serving automotive and industrial assembly.
Foams and elastomers — PORON, BISCO silicone, neoprene, EPDM, and closed-cell foams converted into gaskets, seals, and compression pads.
Polyimide (Kapton) and PET films — converted into precision insulation windows, slot liners, and high-temperature masking parts.
VHB and double-sided constructions — 3M VHB, acrylic, and rubber double-coated tapes converted into bonding pads, strips, and frames.
Transfer and conductive laminates — adhesive transfer tape and EMI/conductive films converted into parts for bonding and shielding.
Typical Applications
Automotive — die-cut vinyl tape, foam gaskets, and VHB pads for trim, sealing, badging, and interior assembly.
Medical — clean-room and skin-contact adhesive parts for device assembly, wound care, and diagnostic instruments.
Electronics — thermal interface pads, EMI shielding parts, and Kapton insulation windows cut to component footprints.
Industrial — gaskets, mounting pads, and protective windows for enclosures, junction boxes, and IP-rated housings.
Prototyping — low-volume parts to validate fit and material before scaling to a production program.
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FAQ
What does a custom die-cut tape supplier do?
A custom die-cut tape supplier converts pressure-sensitive tape, foam, and film into finished parts cut to your shape and dimensions instead of supplying standard rolls. ALS Tape is the converter, not a reseller — we take a drawing or sample and produce gaskets, pads, windows, and frames in vinyl, foam, polyimide (Kapton), VHB, and transfer constructions, then scale the same part from prototype to production.
Can you supply die-cut vinyl tape parts to a custom shape?
Yes. Die-cut vinyl tape is one of the most common custom requests we handle. We convert vinyl and PVC tape into gaskets, masking shapes, trim parts, and protective windows held to a repeatable tolerance, supplied loose, on a tray, or kiss-cut peel-and-stick on a liner depending on how your line handles them.
Is there a minimum order for custom parts?
Die-cut parts start from 100 pcs, and standard material from 1 roll. Tooling is a one-time cost, so low volumes are practical when part value is high or the design is stable. Many engineering programs start with prototype quantities of 100 to 500 pieces to validate fit before moving to a production run, and tooling, unit price, and break quantities are quoted together.
Which materials can ALS Tape die-cut?
Common materials include vinyl and PVC, foams such as PORON and BISCO silicone, polyimide (Kapton) and PET films, VHB and double-coated acrylic tapes, adhesive transfer tape, and EMI/conductive laminates. Materials too abrasive for steel-rule tooling or needing very small features may suit laser cutting, which we can confirm at quoting.
Do you supply parts for automotive, medical, and electronics?
Yes. We supply automotive parts (vinyl, foam gaskets, VHB pads), clean-room medical parts for device assembly, and electronics parts such as thermal pads, EMI shielding, and Kapton insulation windows. The same supplier and converting workflow covers all three, so a multi-part program can be sourced together.
How fast can you turn around tooling and samples?
Standard steel-rule flatbed tooling is typically ready in 5 to 10 business days and rotary tooling in 10 to 15 business days, depending on geometry. Prototype parts can often ship shortly after tool approval. Sending a DXF or DWG with material and tolerance callouts lets us confirm tooling lead time accurately for your specific part.
How much does die-cut tooling cost?
A steel-rule die for a simple part up to about 100 × 100 mm starts from about $50, and a multi-hole or multi-cavity die is about $80–100. Rotary dies start from about $300 and depend on size and complexity. Tooling is a one-time cost and can usually be credited back once production volume is reached. For prototypes, parts can be laser or CNC knife cut with no tooling at all.
Do you send samples before an order?
Yes. Stock material samples are free. Custom die-cut samples take 3–9 days and are quoted per part, so you can check fit before committing to a production run.
How long does production take, and how are parts shipped to the US and Europe?
Production takes 2–14 days after the order and drawing are confirmed; a first order that needs new tooling adds the tooling time (steel-rule dies 5–10 business days). We ship FOB or DDP (duties included). To the US, air freight takes about 7 days and sea freight about 45 days. To Europe, express takes about 3–5 days, air freight about 7–10 days and sea freight about 30–40 days.
How can I confirm the material is genuine?
We send photos of the original roll labels with batch numbers, and can provide a CoC or CoA on request.
What information do you need to quote a part?
A complete quote request includes a dimensioned drawing or DXF/DWG file, the material or a sample, tolerance callouts on critical dimensions, target quantity and delivery frequency, and any liner, roll-versus-sheet, or clean-room packaging requirements. Partial information still works — we will identify what is missing and confirm it during quoting.
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