Circular blades – dished slitter cutting Knives in Saudi Arabia
Innovative Slitter Knives for Paper and Packaging Industry
In paper industry and packaging industry, there are crucial slitter knives that cut the rolls of raw material. These slitter knives are designed in two pieces working in a pair. One is with a dish design and geometry that operates at the top roller, while the other blade is a counter blade that works at the bottom roller. TFI Co. manufacturers both blades for this knife and counter blade for the dish knife. We have produced these blades for cities in Saudi Arabia such as Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. Our blades are used for cutting wraps, A4 papers, packaging for sugar and grains, as well as packages of aluminum wraps for food. We support factories in producing high-quality papers with our premium slitter knives for the paper industry.
Advanced Cutting Solutions
Our advanced cutting solutions have been tailored to meet the specific needs of the paper and packaging industry. With precision engineering and high-quality materials, our slitter knives ensure efficient and accurate cutting of various materials. Whether it’s paper, packaging materials, or food wraps, our blades are designed to deliver superior performance and durability.
Customized Blade Manufacturing
At TFI Co., we specialize in customized blade manufacturing to cater to the unique requirements of our clients. Our team of experts works closely with customers to understand their cutting needs and develop tailor-made solutions. From design to production, we ensure that each blade meets the highest standards of quality and precision.
Global Reach and Local Support
With a global presence, TFI Co. provides slitter knives to customers around the world. Whether it’s in Saudi Arabia or any other location, our products are known for their reliability and performance. Our local support teams in Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah ensure that customers receive timely assistance and service for their cutting operations.
Slitter knives fail fast under roll tension. They leave rough edges and force constant line stops. Our circular dished slitter cutting knives and matching counter blades solve these issues for you in Saudi paper and packaging plants. You run them in Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah to slit wraps, A4 sheets, and sugar grain packaging without tearing or waste buildup. The dished top blade pairs exactly with the bottom counter to hold alignment at speed. We harden every knife to 60 HRC so edges last twice as long as standard grades while staying within 0.02 mm tolerance. You gain more meters per set and cut downtime in half. Our team makes both pieces from the same heat-treated stock to guarantee consistent performance across your rollers.
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At a Glance
- Slitter knives feature dished design for top roller paper cutting applications.
- Counter blades ensure clean edges when paired with dished slitter knives in machinery.
- Packagers in Saudi Arabia rely on circular blades for sugar and grain packaging materials.
- Manufacturers supply over twelve thousand blade varieties across fifty countries since 1965.
- Precision engineering delivers consistent performance and durability in high speed cutting processes.
Sectors We Serve
- Paper Converting: Slitting master rolls into A4 office paper and copy paper at 450 meters per minute using paired dished top knives and bottom counter blades in high-speed slitter rewinders.
- Flexible Packaging: Converting multilayer plastic films for food pouches with clean edge cuts on 10-micron laminates at 600 meters per minute in duplex slitter rewinders across Dammam facilities.
- Food Packaging: Precision slitting of wrapping materials for sugar and grain sacks processing 2.5 tonnes per hour in Jeddah packaging plants serving Saudi food processors.
- Tissue Converting: Slitting large parent tissue rolls into consumer wrap sizes at 350 meters per minute using dished circular slitter knives paired with anvil rollers.
- Label Stock Production: High-precision slitting of adhesive label stock and silicone release liners at 500 meters per minute in narrow-web converting machines.
- Kraft Paper Packaging: Slitting heavy-duty kraft wraps and industrial packaging rolls into custom widths for Saudi manufacturing sectors handling 150 tonnes per shift.
- Grain and Sugar Packaging: Cutting specialized multi-wall packaging materials for 25kg and 50kg grain and sugar bags in Riyadh-area food processing lines.
- Foil Converting: Slitting thin aluminum foil for confectionery and bakery wraps at 800 meters per minute with dished top and bottom circular knife sets.
Model Range
- HSS M2 Grade: High Speed Steel M2, OD 100-250 mm × thickness 1.2-3 mm, excellent for high-speed paper and packaging slitting
- D2 Tool Steel: 1.2379 / D2 grade for superior edge retention, custom dish angles manufactured to customer drawings by TFI Co.
- Custom from Drawing: TFI Co. manufactures dished slitter knives to exact customer specifications for machines in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah
- Full Set Compatibility: Complete pairs with matching counter blades, spacers and bolts for major paper converting lines
Buyer Q&A
What material and hardness are the dished slitter cutting knives made to?
The dished slitter cutting knives are produced from high alloy tool steel hardened to 58-62 HRC under standard heat treatment for paper slitting at 250-400 meters per minute. This provides excellent wear resistance when cutting A4 sheets and packaging wraps in Saudi facilities. The production follows TFI Co. specifications for consistent quality.
Performance note: The hardness achieved is mainly affected by the steel grade selection and your specified application speed.
How long is the lifespan of these circular dished slitter knives?
Under baseline conditions of slitting standard paper grades at 300 meters per minute with correct tension, the circular dished slitter knives offer a lifespan of 750 hours before the first regrind. This has been proven in multiple installations at packaging plants in Jeddah and Dammam serving the grains and sugar sectors.
Performance note: Lifespan is most influenced by the abrasiveness of the material you cut and daily operating hours.
How many times can dished slitter cutting knives be re-ground?
Dished slitter cutting knives can undergo re-grinding 10 to 15 times when wear is limited to 0.2 mm per cycle following ISO maintenance guidelines for the packaging industry. Each regrind maintains the critical dish angle of 2 degrees for optimal pairing with counter blades in Saudi Arabian production lines.
Performance note: The regrind count depends on your sharpening equipment quality and how precisely you measure blade wear.
Can TFI Co. produce custom manufactured dished slitter cutting knives?
Yes, TFI Co. specializes in custom manufacturing of dished slitter cutting knives from customer drawings with precise tolerances of 0.005 mm on inner diameters and surface finishes. We have created over 25 custom designs for paper converters in Riyadh and across the Gulf region to fit unique roller configurations.
Performance note: Custom fit accuracy is affected by the completeness of drawings you supply and communication during the sampling phase.
Which machines are compatible with these circular blades dished slitter cutting knives?
These circular blades are compatible with dished slitter setups on machines from OEMs like Kampf and Jagenberg that are widely used in the paper and packaging industry throughout Saudi Arabia. They function effectively in pairs at speeds reaching 600 m/min for clean separation of paper rolls into sheets.
Performance note: Machine compatibility relies on correct holder calibration and the slitting speed settings you choose.
Does TFI Co. deliver Circular blades – dished slitter cutting Knives to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, TFI Co. supplies Circular blades – dished slitter cutting Knives to Saudi Arabia with direct export to major cities including Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. Our typical lead time is 10–21 days along with ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance and the ability to provide custom manufacturing from your specific drawing for the paper and packaging sector.
Performance note: Confirming specifications before order placement ensures the knives perfectly suit your slitting application.
TFI Co. certifies every blade meets the specifications above — correct hardness, geometry, and material grade, verified under ISO 9001:2015 before shipment. Achieving the stated performance figures also requires correct installation, operation within rated parameters, and scheduled maintenance. Contact our technical team to validate blade selection for your specific application.
Verified Quality
ISO 9001:2015 (TFI Co. certified), DIN standards for blade hardness, SASO certification.
Gulf packaging lines and European recycling plants rely on TFI Co., founded in 1965 with 12,000+ blade types supplied to 50+ countries.
Warranty: All TFI blades come with a one-year warranty including re-grind service or replacement.
Match these conditions to get the performance you expect from your dished slitter knives.
- The high carbon chromium steel reaches 60 HRC when tempered under standard conditions per DIN 17350.
- Expect excellent edge retention for A4 sheets and packaging when you run at 200 meters per minute.
- To maintain the target 60 HRC performance keep your operating speed under 250 m/min and check material thickness consistency.
TFI Co. — Since 1965. ISO 9001:2015. 12,000+ blade types. 50+ countries.