Cold cutting

The category "Cold Cutting Machines" includes equipment designed for the precise and automated cutting of non-adhesive materials without the use of heat. They allow for a clean and regular cut, while preserving the material's properties without thermal alteration.

Designed for industrial environments, these machines are used to cut textile ribbons, films, sheaths, or technical materials. They guarantee high precision, excellent repeatability, and high productivity, while ensuring reliable, continuous, and perfectly controlled operation on production lines.

TBC552-L

TBC552-L - Extra wide 200 mm ribbon cutting machine

TBC553L

TBC553-L - Extra wide 300 mm ribbon cutting machine

TBC50

TBC50 - Non-adhesive industrial cutting machine

TBC52-RT

TBC52-RT - Ribbon cutting machine with rounded cut

Frequently asked questions about cold cutting machines

What is a cold cutting machine?

A cold cutting machine is an industrial device that unwinds, measures, and automatically cuts materials without using a heated blade. The operator typically programmes the desired length and quantity of pieces, and then the machine repeats the cuts regularly. This solution helps to preserve the properties of the material without melting it or subjecting it to thermal modification.

What materials can be cut cold?

Depending on the chosen machine, cold cutting can be used for textile ribbons, straps, sleeves, tubes, cords, cables, Velcro®, plastic films, strapping, or other non-adhesive technical materials. Compatibility depends on the width, thickness, rigidity, and behaviour of the material during its feeding.

When should one choose cold cutting rather than hot cutting?

Cold cutting is recommended when the material should not be heated or when its edges do not require sealing. It is particularly suitable for materials that naturally maintain a clean cut and are unlikely to fray. Hot cutting is more appropriate for synthetic or textile materials whose ends need to be welded after cutting.

How does an automatic cold cutting machine work?

Once the reel is installed, the material passes between the guides and the drive rollers. The operator sets the length, the quantity of pieces and, depending on the model, the distribution speed. The machine then unwinds the material, measures the programmed length, makes the cut and automatically repeats the cycle until the end of the series.

Can a straight or rounded cut be made?

Yes, some equipment can produce a classic straight cut or a rounded end. The rounded cut allows for the removal of sharp angles and provides a finish suitable for certain sleeves, straps, textile ribbons or technical parts. However, the type of cut available depends on the machine and the shape of the installed blade.

Are there cold cutting machines for large widths?

Yes. Some industrial machines are designed for wide bands, films and technical materials. This category includes equipment that can handle substrates up to 200 or 300 mm wide. These models have a drive system, a chassis and a roll holder suitable for larger reels.

How to choose a suitable cold cutting machine?

The choice mainly depends on the nature of the material, its width, thickness, lengths to be prepared and the quantity of pieces to be produced. It is also necessary to consider the speed, the required precision, the diameter of the reel and the possible need for a rounded cut or multiple strips simultaneously. DERFI can conduct tests with the material used to check its drive and the quality of the cut.