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Sandvik is the world leading designer and manufacturer of flat bed special rules, with the broadest programme of production and stock rules to meet the widest range of applications.
Each and every rule is made from the finest, hight quality steel and is manufactured to the tightest height and pitch tolerances.
All Sandvik special rules are produced from the very same base material that is used for the range of quality cutting and creasing rules.
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Perforating
Available in any tooth and gap configuration with a standard gap relief depth 0f 3mm and deep relief of 5mm. Other gap relief depths can also be manufactured.
Precise production includes bevel grinding after punching to eliminate burrs which avoids damage to the substrate and gives faster, cleaner running.
| Point Sizes: | 2 1/2, 2, 3 , and 4 |
| Heights: | Up to 100mm |
| Availability: | Coil and metre lengths. |
| Hardness: | Hard 450HV (45 HRC) |
| Applications: | Tear off labels, removable panels on paper, corrugated and soil board. |
Selection of popular pitches
Points |
Millimetres |
Teeth Per Inch |
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Gap |
Tooth |
Gap |
Tooth |
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2 |
2 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
18 |
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2 |
4 |
0.7 |
1.5 |
12 |
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3 |
3 |
1.05 |
1.05 |
12 |
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2 |
5 |
0.7 |
1.75 |
10 |
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4 |
4 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
9 |
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2 |
10 |
0.7 |
3.5 |
6 |
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6 |
6 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
6 |
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9 |
9 |
3.15 |
3.15 |
4 |
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18 |
18 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
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Continuous Stationery Perforating
Continuous stationery perforating rules are manufactured from an extra hard steel and with a high degree of edge straightness. There is also precise control of tooth, gap and pitch dimensions.
| Point Sizes: | 1 1/2, 2, 3 , and 4 |
| Heights: | Up to 100mm |
| Availability: | Coil and metre lengths. |
| Hardness: | 520HV (45 HRC) |
| Applications: | High speed production of continuous stationery. |
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Micro Perforating
Sandvik micro perforating rules are high precision rules made from an extra hard steel with extremely close cut and gap rations. They are available in shallow (250 micron) and deep (750 micron) perforating.
Popular pitches include - 30, 50, 70 and 100 teeth per inch.
| Point Sizes: | 2 and 3 |
| Heights: | Up to 23.80mm. |
| Availability: | Coil and various lengths. |
| Hardness: | 520HV ( 49 HRC) |
| Applications: | Business forms, easy tear and fold applications e.g computer printer paper, cheque book and CD inserts . |
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Hand Hole Perforating
This rule is available in left and right hand configulations to create top or side access panels.
Special hand hole perforating rules can also be manufactured to customers specific requirements.
| Point Sizes: | 2 |
| Heights: | Up to 23.80mm. |
| Availability: | Coil and metre lengths. |
| Hardness: | Body 380HV ( 39 HRC) Edge 640HV (57 HRC) |
| Applications: | Where fast, easy eccess to the product is required e.g. tissue boxes, confectionery boxes and tea bag cartons. |
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Glue Flap Perforating
Glue flap perforating rule is a 2 x 2 point perforating rule waved to create a 'serpent' profile, that partially penetrates the substrate surface providing a 'key' for effective adhesion. 2 x 4 point and specials are available to suit specific applications.
| Point Sizes: | 2 and 3. |
| Heights: | Up to 23.80mm. |
| Availability: | Coil and metre lengths. |
| Hardness: | 400HV ( 41 HRC) |
| Applications: | Glue flap panels. |
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