Blades for Reifenhauser Extrusion Lines
Reifenhauser is developing, producing, and selling high-performance machinery for plastics converters and full range suppliers of flexible packaging. The company made its first extruder in 1947 and is well-known for its technologies and know-how about plastic extrusion. Reifenhäuser makes production lines and components for sustainable blown film, flat film, and nonwovens. In addition, the 
company has recycling solutions for production-related scrap from PET-PE laminates.
Overview of Reifenhauser Extrusion Lines
Reifenhäuser production lines make high-quality nonwoven, blown film, cast film, and sheet using PE, PET, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, recycled materials, TPU, and other raw materials. Reifenhauser extrusion lines are widely used for the production of medical, industrial, consumer, agricultural, and filtration products.
Reifenhäuser made a big bet on recycling with their EVO technology for standard applications (3-5 layers), barrier films (5-11 layers), and ultra-stretch. Reifenhäuser EVO ultra-stretch is a solution for processing polyethylene. The film stretching is used for breathable backsheet films in the hygiene sector. Producers can stretch film using initial heat to a four- to six-fold extent. This gives higher process stability and lower shrink values due to the longer cooling path. The process is both economical and ecological and gives a recyclable film with improved sealing properties, which can replace PET. The film's simple heat-sealing property also allows a high degree of efficiency in the finishing process.
3 specific types of products that are produced on Reifenhäuser extrusion lines:
- sustainable blown film (air- and water cooled blown film)
- flat films (packaging films for consumer goods or industry )
- nonwovens (PP/PET REICOFIL Spunbond, Meltblown, Composite & Bico)
Accordingly there are 3 types of Raifenhäuser extrusion lines:
- Blown Film Lines: Evo Fusion, EVO, EVO Micro, EVO Bio, EVO Agriculture, EVO Aqua Cool, EVO Multi Bubble, EVO FFS
- Flat Film: Value CPP Ultra WIde, Value Cast Barrier, Value Cast Hygiene / Industry, Value CPP, Value Sheet PP/PS, Value Sheet Inline, Value Sheet PET/PLA, Value Sheet Barrier, Value Sheet Special, Value PET, Value Coating
- Non-woven: RF5 Spunbound, RF Smart Spundound, RF5 Meltblown, RF Meltblown, RF5 Composite, RF Smart Composite
Circular economy and recycling processes are a significant part of Reifenhauser's business. Production lines for the "circular economy" facilitate and enable the production of recyclable and biodegradable products. Flexible, fully recyclable barrier films (PE or PP with EVOH), fully recyclable ALL-PE laminate packaging, and CPP packaging film are examples of recyclable plastic products that can be produced on Reifenhäuser lines. Products from recyclates, such as heavy-duty polyethylene bags, shopping bags, and biodegradable and recyclable PVOH barrier films, and bio-based diapers (PLA) are other examples of valuable final products.
Blades for Reifenhäuser Blown Film Lines
Naturally, all films need to be slitted, and that’s where Sollex comes in. Sollex has industrial blades for slitting plastic flexible materials such as: PE, PET, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, TPU, PVC, EVA, EBA, BOPP, bio raw and recycled materials. The more layers of raw materials, the greater the need for the correct slitting process. If you need blades for stretch wrapping film, Sollex is your partner.
The circular economy is not just in the raw materials - it also involves additives. For instance, Reifenhäuser uses resin producers that can develop resin needed to change technologies. Changes in additives affect the slitting process, so Sollex believes there is an increased future need to examine film and blades.
Choose the right blade for converting and slitting
With Sollex blades you can slit in-line avoiding a second process conversion. Firstly, choose a blade design based on which blade holder your machinery has. In general, producers of flexible film should choose the thinnest blade possible to achieve the cleanest cut. Basically as thin a blade as possible but still avoiding blade vibrations and having long-time durability. Sollex K blades work wonders for additives in general and specifically chalk. Sollex Z blades are the choice for thin stretch film. For PP use Sollex V blades. Sollex C blades are optimized for EVA.
Sollex gives converters and full-range suppliers cutting-edge performance. Customers also receive comprehensive expertise, including guidance on which blade to use for stretched film. As a result, our customers can significantly improve their finished product quality and slit film using stable processes.
Material to cut | Blade recommendation |
|---|---|
PP | |
EVA | |
PE, PET, HDPE, LDPE ( Stretch film ) | |
PE, PET, HDPE, LDPE ( + Calcium carbonate / Caco3 Filler Masterbatch ) | |
PE, PET, HDPE, LDPE ( + Print, Colored ) | |
BOPE, BOPP, CPP | |
Film with paper or paper like materials |
Buy Industrial Blades for Plastic Film Extrusion
Sollex AB is a Swedish company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of industrial razor blades and cutting tools. Sollex exports its products to customers in more than 50 countries around the world and has a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in the industrial cutting industry.
We offer a variety of blade types for plastic film extrusion lines, including slotted slitter blades, straight 3-hole blades, 3-hole slitter blades with rounded corners, coated film converting blades, and pelletizer blades for plastic recycling.
Ordering Sollex industrial blades is very quick and easy. You can do it online on our website or contact us by mail or phone. Almost all industrial blades are usually in stock. Delivery within Sweden is 1-2 working days, to other countries, about 3-5 working days. If you do not find the slitting blade you are looking for, we can manufacture industrial blades according to your drawing.
Feel free to contact us at +4635-15 75-00 if you have any questions regarding our industrial machine blades.
