Plastic, Rubber & Wood

Fine Edge specialises in the manufacture of high-performance knives for the plastics industry, designed to meet the demands of a diverse range of applications and machinery. Our expertise extends beyond plastics to encompass the rubber, wood, and recycling industries, ensuring that our knives excel in various environments and processes.

Versatile Recycling Knives for Plastics, Rubber, and Wood Applications:

Our knives are engineered for a broad spectrum of recycling and processing applications, including:

• Wood Reclaiming: Knives designed to efficiently process reclaimed wood, ensuring clean cuts and reducing waste.
• Pelletising: High-quality knives for creating uniform pellets from plastic, rubber, and wood materials.
• Granulating: Precision knives for granulating materials into smaller, manageable sizes, essential for various recycling processes.
• Underwater Pelletisers: Specialised knives that perform effectively in underwater environments, providing reliable pelletising performance.
• Die Face Cutters: Designed for cutting materials directly from the die face, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the final product.
• Shredders: Robust knives for shredding large volumes of material, ideal for recycling and material processing applications.
• Swaging: Knives suited for swaging operations, offering durability and precision in shaping materials.
• Pipe & Tube Cutters: Precision cutters for pipes and tubes, providing clean cuts and maintaining material integrity.
• Saws: High-performance saw blades for cutting through a variety of materials with ease.
• Extruders: Knives designed for use with extruders, delivering consistent cuts and maintaining operational efficiency.
• Trimming: Efficient trimming knives for removing excess material and achieving precise finishes.

Materials and Manufacturing:

Our knives are manufactured using a variety of high-quality materials to suit different needs and applications. These materials include:

• Hardened Stainless Steels: Known for their resistance to corrosion and wear, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Tool Steels: Offering high toughness and edge retention, ideal for heavy-duty applications.
• Carbon Steels: Providing strength and durability for various processing tasks.
• Chrome Steels: Enhancing wear resistance and extending knife life.
• High Carbon Steels: Delivering sharpness and hardness for precise cutting.
• High Chrome Steels: Combining strength and corrosion resistance for demanding environments.
• High-Speed Steel (HSS): Known for its ability to withstand high temperatures and maintain sharpness.
• Cobalt HSS: Offering enhanced hardness and wear resistance.
• O1: A high-carbon tool steel known for its toughness and edge retention.
• SK5: A high-carbon steel with excellent toughness and wear resistance.
• 52100: A high-carbon chromium steel offering superior hardness and wear resistance.
• L3: A high-speed steel with excellent cutting performance.
• D2: A high-carbon, high-chromium steel known for its wear resistance and toughness.
• D6: A high-chromium steel offering durability and edge retention.
• M2HSS: A high-speed steel with high wear resistance and strength.
• M35: An M2 variant with cobalt for enhanced hardness.
• M42: A high-speed steel with excellent hardness and edge retention.
• Sinter HSS: A sintered high-speed steel providing high performance under extreme conditions.
• Carbide: Extremely hard and wear-resistant, ideal for the toughest cutting tasks.

All our knives are manufactured to stringent tolerances, ensuring they meet your specific requirements with precision and reliability.

Contact Us:

For more information on our knives or to discuss your specific application needs, please contact us. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing tailored solutions to enhance your processing efficiency and achieve optimal results in your operations.