Paper sheeting machine is one necessary equipment for converting paper roll into sheet forms. Usually there is three kinds of sheeting methods. First one is scissors type , which the cutter knife is up and down to cut. Second type is rotary knife but the down knife is fixed, the up knife is rotary working. The third type is also rotary knife sheeting, but the down knife is also rotation.
The first one scissor type paper sheeting machine is good for small volume converting, due to the speed cannot run very fast, because the knife must be moving up and down and so it is limited the line speed. The second type which down knife fixed, it is good for thin paper sheeting, such as under 150gsm paper, because after sheeting cutting, the cutting edge line may not 100% smooth, more thick paper even more obviously can see its disadvantage, also left dust on paper. But it is still widely use for paper converting, due to its economic cost and easy for operation. Some factory will re-cut again after finish the sheeting, then go to offset printer. The third type is both rotation for up and down knife, it is good for thick paper board sheet cutting, the finish paper pile can go direct for offset printing press, the cutting edge is smooth and no dust left, it is an ideal equipment for cardboard sheet cutting.
All in all, when you plan to buy a paper sheeter machine, you need to understand what is the paper thickness range, and cutting volume per day, then the manufacturer of paper sheeting machine can give you suggestions for one most suitable model for your paper converting.
