sheeter

A sheeter is a machine or worker dedicated to producing or handling sheets of material. The term is used in several industries, most notably baking and paper and packaging, to refer to equipment that shapes, flattens, or cuts material into uniform sheets.

Dough sheeter: A dough sheeter uses two parallel rollers to flatten dough to a chosen thickness. It is typically belt-fed or gravity-fed, with an adjustable gap between the rollers to control thickness. Some models include features for pastry or laminated dough, such as multiple roller assemblies, feeding conveyors, and sanitation options. Safety mechanisms like guards and emergency stops are standard components.

Paper and packaging sheeter: This type converts jumbo rolls of paper into sheets of specified width and length. It can be configured as reel-to-sheet or as part of a continuous converting line. Cutting can be done with guillotine or rotary blades, after which sheets are stacked, wrapped, or wound. Key specifications include maximum sheet size, production speed, and dimensional accuracy.

Other uses: In metalworking or other manufacturing contexts, related equipment exists to produce sheet stock, but the term “sheeter” is less commonly applied; such operations more often use slitting lines, shears, or calenders. In some facilities, personnel who operate dough sheeters or paper sheeters may be informally referred to as a sheeter.

In summary, a sheeter denotes equipment or personnel involved in producing or processing flat sheets, with the most common examples being dough sheeters in bakeries and paper or packaging sheeters in converting plants.