New Successful Installation: The KIT Model Confirms Its Leadership

Last week, we completed a new installation of our automatic roll slitter KIT, the most advanced solution for cutting composite materials such as fiberglass, chopped strand mat, Unifilo, biaxial fabrics, UD, triaxial fabrics, veils, and carbon fiber.
Carles Riba
21/11/2025

The customer —an FRP tank manufacturer— required maximum precision and reliability. That is why they chose the Ribamatic KIT, widely recognized as the benchmark machine in the composites sector.


Why Do Our Customers Choose the KIT Machine?

The KIT range stands out when applications require:

  • High dimensional precision
  • Maximum reliability in continuous production
  • Specialized cutting for composite materials
  • Advanced automation with minimal operator intervention

Ribamatic combines precision, safety, and technical expertise to offer the most competitive cutting platform in the FRP market.

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Ribamatic: the #1 Choice in Composite Cutting

Designed Specifically for Technical Materials

The KIT model is optimized to process the main reinforcements used in the composites industry:

  • Chopped strand mat
  • Woven roving
  • Biaxial / triaxial fabrics
  • Carbon fiber
  • UD / unidirectional reinforcements
  • Kevlar / aramid

Its architecture has been engineered to deliver stability, precision, and performance, even with complex-structure materials.


Full Automation = Less Manual Labor

The KIT system includes automatic functions such as:

  • Knife sharpening
  • CNC knife positioning
  • Automatic head locking
  • Job loading from ERP
  • Laser edge detection

Operator workload is the lowest in the entire industry.


Superior Cutting Quality

Thanks to our exclusive micro-lubrication + cold air system, the machine avoids:

  • Fraying
  • Burn marks from friction
  • Fiber melting
  • Resin buildup
  • Irregular edges

The result is a clean, precise, and consistent cut across all materials.


Higher Productivity and Better ROI

The KIT machine delivers:

  • Fewer unplanned stops
  • Faster format changes
  • Fully automatic programming
  • Reduced errors and material waste

All of this translates into a lower operational cost than any other machine on the market.


Strong Presence in the Main Industrial Sectors

Ribamatic systems are widely used in:

  • FRP tank and pipe manufacturing
  • Chemical industry and water treatment
  • Wind turbine blade production
  • Marine composites industry
  • Prepreg production for aerospace

The trust of the world’s leading manufacturers is clear proof of our performance.


Need More Information?

If you are considering automating or upgrading your composite cutting systems, our technical team can help you find the best solution for your production needs.

Contact Ribamatic

Carles Riba

Co-founder and CEO of Ribamatic, company with more than 75 years in the market, leading the roll slitting industry, band knife and inspection machines for a huge range of materials such as pvc, banners, textiles, nonwovens, paper and others.

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