
A comprehensive programme of flat bed cutting and creasing rules for all carton and corrugated boards, rubber and gasket materials. Available in shaved and ground edge depending on product and/or application.
Standard edge configurations are available subject to type of rule.

Cutting Rules
STANDARD EDGE CONFIGURATIONS
Vertex
It is the user friendly rule that's harder than most conventional rules but bends almost like a soft rule. Side face decarburization makes it easy to work and it performs well on short and medium runs.
Point Sizes: |
2 and 3 |
Heights: |
Up to 50mm |
Availability: |
Coil and metre lengths. |
Hardness: |
400HV (44 HRC) |
Applications: |
Its versatility makes it particularly suitable for small and medium runs with carton, solid fibre and corrugated board. |

Label
Centre bevel cutting edge with an extremely high degree of accuracy and edge straightness for precise cutting and kiss-cutting.
It is also available with a side bevel cutting edge.
Point Sizes: |
1,1 ½ and 2 |
Heights: |
6 to 12mm |
Availability: |
Coil and metre lengths. |
Hardness: |
Medium - 350HV (35 HRC) , Hard – 400HV (41 HRC) |
Applications: |
The dedicated rule for label peoducers. |

Conventional Cutting Rules
A broad range of standard multi-purpose cutting rules.
The cutting rules are available in a range of body hardness which are ideal for short runs.
Point Sizes: |
2, 3 , 4 and 6. |
Heights: |
Up to 100mm |
Availability: |
Coil and metre lengths. |
Hardness: |
Sandvik 350 – 2pt 380HV (39 HRC) , 3pt/4pt 340HV (35 HRC)
Sandvik 400 – 400HV (41 HRC)
Sandvik 500 – 500HV (49 HRC) |
Applications: |
Ideal for short runs on a broad range of carton and corrugated box work. |

Stainless
Produced specifically for use in hygienic or controlled cleanliness environments.
This centre beveled rule with a ground edge is non-rusting, readily formed and can be cleaned or washed down on line.
Sizes: |
Rules tckness 0.7mm and 1.00mm |
Heights: |
Only 23.80mm. |
Availability: |
Coil and metre lengths. |
Hardness: |
400HV (41 HRC) |
Applications: |
Packaging for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries with demanding hygiene and cleanliness standards |
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