What sets NEPATA machines apart when it comes to slitting
What sets NEPATA machines apart from those of other manufacturers? In our ‘NEPATA Advantages’ series, we highlight the key benefits. Advantage number 1: With NEPATA, you can slit more effectively. This is down to the combination of a unique lubrication system and an innovative slitting blade. These two components clearly set our ADWS models apart from the competition and impress customers in day-to-day production.
The pad lubrication system
The pad lubrication system applies silicone oil to the blade in a targeted manner during the cut. In doing so, it fulfils four functions at once: the blade is lubricated, cleaned, slowed down and cooled. Particularly when dealing with sticky or tough materials, this prevents adhesive residues from accumulating on the blade and the cut quality from deteriorating with each subsequent cut.
The 5 mm slitting blade
The innovative 5 mm slitting blade features a large, bevelled cutting edge. It generates less friction whilst offering high structural stability and possessing a high thermal capacity. This ensures the blade retains its shape even when cutting thick rolls and cuts cleanly through the material. You can read more about choosing the right slitting blade in the Cutting-Off Series #1: Which slitting blade for which purpose?
The result: clean, straight cut edges
This combination results in significantly less dust and fibres, and the cut edges show hardly any smearing. The result is straight edges and a consistently high-quality cut – roll after roll. The following video demonstrates just how smoothly slitting works with NEPATA machines.