Interleaving Paper & Separation Sheets

Interleaving paper protects surfaces and finished goods from scuffs, dust, and handling marks across manufacturing, storage, and transport. Elite Converting stocks and converts this material to your specifications so your lines run clean and efficient. 

Whether you refer to them as separation sheets or interleaving sheets, our options help you maintain consistent quality from the first piece on the pallet to the last. With tight cleanliness controls, reliable supply, and precise sheeting, we support production teams that cannot afford rework, rejects, or delays.

Capabilities & Specs

We carry a broad range of grades and finishes to match different substrates and environments. From lightweight tissue-style sheets to heavy-duty kraft options, we convert to exact sizes and pack to your process.

  • GSM / Weight Range: Lightweight for delicate surfaces through heavy-duty for high-contact stacking.
  • Formats: Standard sheets, custom sheeting, and roll-to-sheet converting for in-line or near-line workflows.
  • Sizes: From small insert sheets to large format panels; tight tolerances held for automated stacking.
  • Packaging: Stacked, palletized, shrink-wrapped, and custom-packed for cleanliness and ease of loading.
  • Availability: Stocked inventory enables rapid turnaround for planned runs and urgent replenishment.

Specs at a Glance

GSM / Basis Weight* Typical Sheet Sizes (in / mm) Finish / Surface Options
20–40 gsm (approx. 12–24 lb bond*) 12×12 to 24×36 / 305×305 to 610×914 Low-lint, smooth/calendered for delicate finishes
50–80 gsm (approx. 30–47 lb bond*) 18×24 to 36×48 / 457×610 to 914×1219 General-purpose smooth; slip-optimized options
90–120 gsm (approx. 54–72 lb bond*) 24×36 to 48×96 / 610×914 to 1219×2438 Heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant feel
Custom Any custom cut size upon request Moisture-resistant, anti-static, and cleanliness-focused options

*Approximate conversions shown; equivalents vary by paper grade and basis sheet size.

If you need continuous feed, we slit and supply parent rolls or sheet rolls for your in-house converting. Tolerance, squareness, and stacking quality are controlled to run reliably on automated lines.

Applications & Benefits

Metals

Use interleaving between polished, anodized, coated, or brushed metal sheets to help prevent surface scratches, rub marks, or imprinting during stacking and transport. The right finish reduces stick-slip and makes de-nesting smoother at the next processing step.

Plastics

For acrylics, polycarbonate, PVC, and other plastics, separation sheets help minimize static-related dust attraction and reduce blocking or surface marring in warm or humid conditions. Clean, low-lint options protect optical clarity and keep parts presentation-ready.

Printing & Converting

Between freshly printed sheets, interleaving supports ink integrity, reduces offsetting, and maintains flatness during curing or staging. Consistent sheet sizing improves stack stability and downstream handling accuracy.

Operational Benefits

  • Cleanliness: Helps keep finished surfaces free of lint and transfer, supporting quality checks and final presentation.
  • Reduced Rejects: Lowers rework tied to handling defects, improving yield and customer satisfaction.
  • Cost Control: Standard stocked options shorten lead times and decrease emergency freight and downtime.
  • Consistency: Tight converting tolerances promote reliable stacking, de-nesting, and automated feed performance.

Throughout these use cases, teams rely on interleaving, separation sheets, and interleaving sheets to create a predictable buffer between parts so every layer arrives in spec.

Why Elite Converting

As a trusted converting partner, Elite Converting focuses on the details that protect your product and your schedule. We stock, cut, and deliver interleaving solutions with the precision manufacturers expect:

  • Stocked & Ready: On-hand inventory of popular grades supports fast response for both planned orders and rush needs.
  • Exact Sizing: Custom sheeting and roll-to-sheet converting achieve tight tolerances for automated or manual stacking.
  • Clean Handling: Controlled environments, careful palletization, and protective packaging help maintain sheet cleanliness.
  • Built Around You: We tailor finish, size, and packing to your line speeds, substrate type, and downstream process.

Need support selecting the right grade for metals, plastics, or print work? Our team helps match GSM, finish, and size to your substrate and environment so your stacks move cleanly from station to station.

Ready to Improve Surface Protection and Consistency?

Request a no-cost quote today and tell us your target GSM, sheet size, and packing preferences. We will provide stocked options, lead times, and samples to keep your production on schedule. Quick Quote