Flat Special Rules

 

 

 

Cut Crease:
Available in any combination of cut and crease heights and lengths in 2-4pt thickness. It is produced using special tooling to eliminate burrs on the crease height to achieve a clean edge.
It can be used on both solid and corrugated board where there is a requirement for the crease to fold easily. It is also used as a reverse crease, aiding reduction of material stress.

Point sizes

2,3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

coils and meter lengths

Hardness

400 Hv (41 HRC)

Applications

Close ratio creasing e.g. gulleys.

 

 

Perforating:
Available in any combination of gap and tooth, in either point or metric.
Precise production includes bevel grinding after punching to eliminate burrs which avoids damage to the substrate and gives faster, cleaner running.

Point sizes

1 1/2,2,3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Hard 450 Hv (45 HRC)

Applications

Tear off labels, removable panels on paper, corrugated and solid board.

 

 

 

Micro Perforating: 
They are high precision rules made from extra hard steel with extremely close cut and gap ratios. They are available in shallow (250 micron) and deep (750 micron) perforating versions.
These rules are available in 17,25,32,50 and 70 teeth/inch.

Point sizes

2 and 3

Heights

Up to 23.80mm

Availability

Coils and various lengths

Hardness

520 Hv (49 HRC)

Applications

Business forms, easy tear and fold applications e.g. computer printer paper, cheque books and CD inserts.

 

 

Wave:
Wave rules are available in a range of pitches in 2 pt and 3 pt medium hard grades. The main use of this rule is for cutting of safety edges on cartons to avoid hand injuries in manual box erection operations. This range includes two types of deckle edge rules for postcard and business card cutting as well as a zig zag rule for cutting the edge of a foil dispenser box. Large, extra large and zig zag are waved over the whole rule body. All other pitches are edge waved only.

Point sizes

2,3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

2pt Body-380Hv (39 HRC) Edge-640 Hv (57 HRC).
3pt/4pt Body-340 Hv (35 HRC) Edge-640 Hv (57 HRC)

Applications

Enhanced packaging design where a safety edge is required for assembly by hand. Deckle edge rules have irregular wave patterns which are ideal for gift tags, greetings cards, post cards, etc.

 

 

 

Zipper:
The zipper rule is a cutting rule where- at certain pitches- the top part of the rule including the edge has been punched and turned at 45 angle with the body of the rule.
It is precisely manufactured with accurate pitches, constant slit depth and clean edges to avoid any "drag".
There are different asymmetrical standard shapes available, which are used in a combination of a left and right hand version.
There are three standard zipper rules, types A. B and C but by varying the required length ratios indicated below, the product program extends to more than 50 different configurations.

A two way symmetrical alternative eliminates the need for left and right versions.

Point sizes

2 and 3

Heights

Up to 23.80mm

Availability

Meter lengths

Hardness

2pt Body-380Hv (39 HRC) Edge-640Hv (57 HRC)
3pt Body-340Hv (35 HRC) Edge-640Hv (57 HRC)

Applications

Used to create a tear strip on cartons for access to product

 

 

Glue Flap Perforating:
It is 2X2 point perforating rule waved to create a "serpent" profile, that partially penetrates the substrate surface providing a key for effective adhesion. 2X4 point and specials are available to suit specific applications.

Point sizes

2 and 3

Heights

Up to 23.80mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

400 Hv (41 HRC)

Applications

Glue flap panels

 

 

Hand Hole Perforating:
This rule is designed to cut the perforation for the hand hole in a tissue box. It is twisted at an angle with the line of the cut. A left and a right hand version are available for use as a mini zipper rule.
Special hand hole perforating rules can be manufactured to customer’s specific requirements.

Point sizes

2pt

Heights

Up to 23.80mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Body 380 Hv (39 HRC) Edge 640 Hv (57 HRC)

Applications

Where fast, easy access  to the product is required e.g. tissue boxes confectionery boxes, tea bag cartons, etc.

 

 

Jigsaw Puzzle:
Produced in a variety of pitches and heights to suit customer’s requirements.

 

   

 

Label:
Hard and medium rule, manufactured to extremely close tolerance.
It's also centre bevel cutting edge with an extremely high degree of accuracy and edge straightness for precise cutting and kiss-cutting.
It's also available with a side bevel cutting edge.

Point sizes

1, 1 1/2 and 2

Heights

6 to 12 mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Medium -350 Hv (35 HRC)
Hard -400 Hv (41 HRC)

Applications

The dedicated rules for label producers

 

 

 

Stripping:
It is designed and manufactured for fast running machines.
Flat stripping rule is used for conventional applications. Wave Edge rule is used for wider area stripping such slots. Speed stripping rule with spikes, is used for gripping and ejecting waste material at extremely high speeds.

Point sizes

2,3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Vertex 440 Hv (44 HRC)
Medium/hard body 400 Hv (41 HRC)
Dieflex 340 Hv (35 HRC)
Soft 255 Hv (24 HRC)

Applications

Stripping dies for auto platen machines

 

 

 

Continuous Stationery Perforating :
They are manufactured from 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

Coils and various lengths

Hardness

520 Hv (49 HRC)

Applications

High speed production of continuous stationery