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3.9
Cross cutting
Depending on the application the Repak RE20 can be equipped with various cross cutting
facilities.
The cross cutting systems can be divided in the following groups:
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Flexible film cutter
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Film puncher
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Strip puncher
3.9.1 Flexible film cutter
Cross cutting involves separating the sealed packages from one another in a crosswise
direction.
The cross cutter works according to the principle of a guillotine.
The guillotine is mounted in the discharge end extension (see Figure 3.15) and is movable in
the machine length to position the guillotine exactly in between two packages.
The guillotine cutter consists of:
A. Base unit
B. Top half with knife
C. Cutting support
Figure 3.15 Cross cutting (guillotine-type)
C
A
B
