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TOW CUTTER REELS

DM&E manufactures the finest cutter reels. Every year we build more reels than anyone else. Even with this volume all of our reels are custom, not "standard".
We build cutter reels for all radial blade cutters, and we repair all types of cutter reels.

Cutting Principle

The radial blade cutter uses a reel consisting of a disc and a concentric ring separated by support posts. The periphery of the disc and ring has a multitude of "razor" blades parallel to the common axis and located radially with the sharp edge facing outward. As the reel turns, tow is wrapped around the reel and blade tips. A wheel is fixed in position close to the blade tips. As the tow builds on the circumference, the fixed wheel forces the accumulating fiber against the blade tips thus cutting the fiber. The cut fiber passes through the opening between the blades, and towards the center of the reel for discharge through the ring.

Cut length is determined by the blade spacing around the reel. Different reels are required for different cut lengths. Cut length is uniform, and blade life is exceptional when compared to other cutters. (A typical radial cutter reel for 1 1/2 inch staple will have over 5 feet of exposed cutting surface.) Cut lengths from 3/16 inch to 7 1/2 inches may be produced on the same cutter by installing a different cutter reel. Cutter reels producing distributed cut lengths within the same reel are available.

LONG CUT LENGTH REEL

SHORT CUT LENGTH “FLOCK” REEL

CUSTOM REEL

Staple Cutter Reel
Flock Cutter Reel
Custom Cutter Reel

CUTTER REEL FEATURES

  • Cutter reels suitable for installation in Lummus, Fleissner, Fare'', Risshin and any other radial blade tow cutter.
  • Any material (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum).
  • Any blade exposure.
  • Any blade spacing (uniform, vari-cut).
  • Blade support pins designed to optimize reel performance.
  • Superior workmanship.
  • Prompt delivery at competitive pricing.
  • Absolute confidentiality on special configurations.

CUTTER REELS FOR ALL CUTTERS

  • Fleissner, Neumag, Fare’,
  • BTR, Meccaniche Moderne
  • Risshin, Plasticizer, Teijin, Lummus, Krupp
    Direct replacements with improved DM&E technology Cut lengths from 1/8in [3mm] to 7.5in [191mm]

 
20 SERIES CUTTER REELS

40 SERIES CUTTER REELS

60 SERIES /  Mk4 CUTTER REELS

90 SERIES /  Mk5 CUTTER REELS

120 SERIES CUTTER REELS
20 cutter reel
40 Series Cutter Reel
60 Tow Cutter Reel
90 Series ACR Cutter Reel Top
120 Cutter Reel
  • Fits 20 Series cutter
  • Nominal Cutting Diameter - 6 in [152 mm]
  • Nominal Cutting Circumference - 20 in [508 mm]
  • Cut Lengths - 0.120in [3mm] to 2.36 in [60 mm]
  • Split Phenolic Covers (interchangeable reel to reel)
  • Top and Bottom Blade Holders/17-4 Stainless Steel
  • Ring Support Pins/17-4 Stainless Steel
  • Uses DM&E Krupp Blade
  • Blade Exposure 0.25” [6.4mm]
40 Series Cutter Reel
  • Fits 40 Series cutter
  • Nominal Cutting Diameter - 12 in [305 mm]
  • Nominal Cutting Circumference - 40 in [1016 mm]
  • Cut Lengths - 0.120in [3mm] to 5.7 in [145 mm]
  • Split Phenolic Covers (interchangeable reel to reel)
  • Top and Bottom Blade Holders/17-4 Stainless Steel
  • Ring Support Pins/17-4 Stainless Steel
  • Uses DM&E Krupp Blade 950-002-A
  • Blade Exposure 0.375” to 0.750”
  • Fit 60 Series cutter, Mk4/Mk4A3/Mk9 Lummus cutters.
  • Nominal Cutting Diameter - 17.875 in [454mm]
  • Nominal Cutting Circumference - 60in [1524mm]
  • Split Phenolic Covers (Interchangeable on reel by type)
  • Stainless steel construction with Aluminum Center hub
  • Cut lengths determine:
    • Blade Exposure- 0.375 [9.5mm] to 2.750 in [70 mm] depending on cut length
    • Capacity to 3,000,000d [333 ktex] depending on cut length
    • Reel construction detailsSuper Short Staple: 1.5 -2mm
  • Short Staple: 0.12in [3mm] to 0.16in [4mm]
      • Flock: 0.19in [5mm] to 0.75in [19mm]
      • Staple: 0.75in [19mm] to 4in [100mm] - Also available as a “Super Reel”
      • Long Cut Staple:5in [125mm] to 7.5in [190mm]
    • Blade type depending on cut length
90 Series ACR Cutter Reel Side
  • Fit 90 Series cutter, Mk5 Lummus cutters.
  • Nominal Cutting Diameter - 26.785 in [680mm]
  • Nominal Cutting Circumference - 90in [2286mm]
  • Split Phenolic Covers (Interchangeable on reel by type)
  • Stainless steel construction with Aluminum Center Hub
  • Cut lengths determine:
    • Blade Exposure- 1.18in [30mm] to 3.38in [86 mm] depending on cut length
    • Capacity to 6,000,000d [666 ktex] depending on cut length
    • Reel construction details
      • Short Staple: 0.13in [3mm]
      • Flock: 0.19in [5mm] to 0.75in [19mm]
      • Staple: 0.75in [19mm] to 4in [100mm]
      • Long Cut Staple:5in [125mm] to 7.5in [190mm]
    • Blade type depending on cut length
120 Cutter Reel
120 Cutter Reel
  • Fit 120 Series cutter. Nominal Cutting Diameter - 35.7 in [907mm]
  • Nominal Cutting Circumference - 120in [3048mm]
  • Split Phenolic Covers (Interchangeable on reel)
  • Stainless steel construction with Aluminum Center hub
  • Blade Exposure- 6in [150mm]
  • Capacity to 8,000,000 d [888 ktex]
  • Cut Lengths 1.5in [40mm] to 7.5in [191mm]
  • Special Blade available

STAGE 3

Want to process large total denier short cut fiber? Ask about Stage 3 reels.
 

POPULAR REEL OPTIONS
  • Special Top Cover
  • Special Bottom Cover
  • Special Tow Notches
  • Special Construction Material
  • Labyrinth Ring
 

 

 

Price and delivery varies with options.  Contact DM&E for a quotation to meet your requirements.
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