Flat Cutting Rules

Dieflex 52:
The original 52 Dieflex is the most commonly used rule with its ideal combination of hardness and flexibility for diecutting a wide range of materials.
The well controlled decarburization allows a 2 point rule to be bent to a minimum of 150 degrees.

Point sizes

1 1/2, 2, 3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

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

Applications

For solid and corrugated boards and all commonly used substrates

 

Dieflex 42:
All the benefits of the original 52 but the 42 angle requires less cutting pressure, gives a longer cutting life and reduces slivers, swarf and dust.
A 2 point rule can be bent to a minimum of 150 degrees.

Point sizes

1 1/2, 2, 3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

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

Applications

Particularly suited to paper board and recycled board with high dust content

 

Dieflex Auto:
Specifically designed for use with automated bending equipment. Side face decarburization of the rule gives the benefit of a soft "tensile" skin for excellent bendability. The edges hardening of the rule gives high wear resistance.
It also offers tight height, straightness and thickness tolerance; minimum coil set and closely controlled hardness giving the benefit of smoother running on automatic machinery.

Dieflex Ultra:
Available with both 52 and 42 edge, its friction reducing coating on the cutting edge helps it remain sharper longer, gives make-ready advantages, avoids costly downtime and reduces slivers and dust.

Point sizes

2, 3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

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

Applications

A rule for solid and corrugated board ideally suited to food, pharmaceutical and medical packaging. For long runs with reduced swarf contamination

 

 

 

 

 

Dieflex Hard:
A rule with all the dieflex features but with a body hardness of 400HV. Specially designed for use with automated bending equipments. Also it's ideal for use with dies that require less tight bends, but where greater body stability is essential.

Point sizes

2, 3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Body-400Hv (41 HRC) Edge-640Hv (57 HRC)

Applications

Suited to solid and corrugated board, plastics and dense substrates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dieflex Superbend:
Good bendability makes this rule particularly suitable for automatic bending machinery. It bends to an angle of 160!
It's ideal for the production of more intricately shaped dies.

Point sizes

2

Heights

Up to 23.80mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Body-330Hv (33 HRC) Edge-620Hv (56 HRC)

Applications

Particularly suitable for greeting cards, tickets and presentation work

 

Dieflex Hard high :
Decarburization provides good bendability. Its edge hardened to increase rule life. Available with shaved or ground edges up to 100mm height in all edge configurations. It was specifically developed for the plastic industry.

Point sizes

3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and lengths up to 2 meters

Hardness

Body-400Hv (41 HRC) Edge-640Hv (57 HRC)

Applications

Ideal for clean, deep cutting of plastic packaging or vacuum formed packaging

 

 

Dieflex-GR:
A fine ground edge makes it an ideal rule for cutting more difficult materials.
The ground edge of the rule has the distinct advantage of requiring reduced cutting pressure when used with more demanding substrates.

Point sizes

1 1/2,2,3 and 4

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

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

Applications

Achieves a clean, shearing cutting action with laminated or fibrous substrates.

 

Dieflex-G12: 
The very fine ground edge requires less cutting pressure and reduces slivers and dust. It can be used for brittle plastics.

Point sizes

1 1/2, 2 and 3

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

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

Applications

For more difficult substrates such as laminated plastics, foils, coated/varnished cardboards, polyester, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Vertex:
Side surface decarburization of 440 HV (44HRC) hard steel. This creates a soft and tensile ‘skin’ on edge is situated. It performs well on short and medium runs.


Point sizes

2 and 3

Heights

Up to 50mm

Availability

Coil and meter lengths

Hardness

440Hv (44 HRC)

Applications

Its versatility makes it suitable for small and medium runs with carton, solid fiber and corrugated board

 

Diehard 700XD:
Sandvik diehard 700XD is a rule specially developed for the new materials replacing asbestos. It has a body hardness of 400HV, an edge hardness of incredible 72HV (60HRC) and the edge hardening depth has been increased. The edge hardness is 50% as deep again as Sandvik Dieflex rule, giving significant increase in die life on most applications.

Point sizes

2 and 3

Heights

Up to 50mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

Body-400Hv (41 HRC) Edge-720Hv (60 HRC)

Applications

For cutting abrasive materials such as gaskets and plastics

 

 

 

 

Diehard Extra
This variation of DieHard 700XD, has a slightly reduced edge hardness and hardening depth to improve bendability.
More intricate shapes can be formed whilst maintaining the benefits of increased die life.

Point sizes

2 and 3

Heights

Up to 50mm

Availability

Coil and meter lengths

Hardness

Body-500Hv (49 HRC) Edge-680Hv (59 HRC)

Applications

Where good bendability is essential for more demanding design applications

 

Conventional Cutting Rules:
Shaved and ground edged cutting rules in medium, hard or extra hard bodies. Available in the above illustrated edge configurations. Lower rule heights are available for scoring.

Point sizes

2, 3, 4 and 6

Heights

Up to 100mm

Availability

Coil and meter 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:
Specifically designed for use in hygienic or controlled cleanliness environments. Available in three thicknesses-0.7mm, 1.00mm and 1.50mm. The centre bevel rule with a ground edge is non-rusting, readily formed and can be cleaned or washed down on line.

Sizes

Rule thickness 0.7mm and 1.00mm

Heights

Only 23.80mm

Availability

Coils and meter lengths

Hardness

400Hv (41 HRC)

Applications

Packaging for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries with demanding hygiene and cleanliness standards.