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When DynaMate AB developed a robotic box opening station for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer, blade life became critical for uptime and maintenance planning. With a Sollex solid tungsten carbide pointed blade, the process achieved 22,800 meters of cutting per blade — almost 9 times longer than the original target.

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How a global healthcare packaging manufacturer improved pouching-machine uptime by replacing guillotine cutting with a flying knife solution

Blade coatings can improve wear resistance, reduce friction and extend blade life, but the right coating depends on the material, line speed and cutting problem. This article explains Lutz Marathon coating and how it compares with Sollex K and Z coatings for demanding film, foil and technical material slitting applications.

Titanium Carbide coated blades offer high hardness and low friction, but for industrial cutting applications, the right coating depends on the material, machine and production goal.

Titanium Nitride coated blades improve wear resistance and blade life in industrial cutting, but the right coating depends on the material and cutting process.

Elmia Polymer once again brought together stakeholders from across the polymer and plastics industry for a trade fair focused on innovation, technological development and the production solutions of the future.

DLC coatings are widely used for their strong technical properties, but Sollex experience shows that other coatings often perform better for film and foil slitting.

— As Discussed at K Düsseldorf - The world's No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber

PTFE is a low-friction, non-stick blade coating that improves release but is not always durable enough for demanding production.

Troubleshooting Common Slitting and Cutting Problems for flexible packaging manufactures

Fairs and events that Sollex plans to visit in 2026-2027

A selection of references from 5,500+ customers

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