

Hitchiker – Linked Slitting System
- Mill-Duty durability
- Increased slitter set-up accuracy and repeatability
- Faster order changes
- Ease of maintenance
- Easy retrofit
- Optional Equipment (may alter dimensions):
- Gear reducer (minimum slit widths are increased)
- Special motors based on speed requirements
- Custom web support platens
- Support frames
- Trim Chute
Hitchiker – Linked Slitting System Overview
Used in applications that involve multiple slits and need the best quality cut, Tidland’s durable and reliable Hitchiker Linked Slitting System drastically reduces web-out slitter setup time and improves slit quality. The Hitchiker allows repositioning of knifeholders and anvil rings simultaneously, maintaining the critical blade-to-anvil relationship. This affordable slitting system is available in two sizes, and is capable of handling smaller systems with 2-3 knives, as well as larger systems. The Hitchiker retrofits easily to most machines, accommodating virtually any web width and any number of slits.
Hitchiker - Linked Slitting System - Class II
Carriages | Electroless nickel platedElectroless nickel plated |
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Knife Blade | 5.91 in150 mm |
Anvil Blade | 7.48 in190 mm |
Minimum Slit Width | 5.24 in133 mm |
Speed Range (All Application)* | 114 - 1,463 mpm114 t- 1,463 mpm |
Knifeholder Air (Filtered, Regulated Dry Air) | 4.1 - 5.2 bar4.1 - 5.2 bar |
Carriage Brake Air (Filtered, Dry Air) | 5.5 - 6.9 bar5.5 - 6.9 bar |
AC Motor Ratings | 0.11 - 0.96 kW0.11 - 0.96 kW |
Power Requirements | 230 - 460 VAC 3-Phase230 - 460 VAC 3-Phase |
Hitchiker - Linked Slitting System - Class III
CarriagesElectroless | Electroless nickel platedElectroless nickel plated |
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Knife Blade | 7.87 in200 mm |
Anvil Blade | 9.84 in250 mm |
Minimum Slit Width | 5.98 in152 mm |
Speed Range (All Application) | 163 - 3,049 mpm163 - 3,049 mpm |
Knifeholder Air (Filtered, Regulated Dry Air) | 4.1 to 5.2 bar4.1 to 5.2 bar |
Carriage Brake Air (Filtered, Dry Air) | 5.5 - 6.9 bar5.5 - 6.9 bar |
AC Motor Ratings | 0.11 - 0.96 kW |
Power Requirements | 230 - 460 VAC 3-Phase0.11 - 0.96 kW |
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