SHARP INDUSTRIAL
Technical blog
Practical guides to materials, maintenance and industrial knife applications.
News and Blog: a new structure for Sharp Industrial technical content
Two complementary spaces with search, topics and videos to consult information about industrial blades and recycling.
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Sharp Industrial newsletter: direct signup through enquiry forms
The contact and quote forms incorporate a visible box to receive technical news without a second confirmation email.
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Technical video: granulation of PE and PP pipes
How to use a process video to document pipe reduction and order knives and screens.
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Technical video: PVC profile granulation and knife selection
An example of PVC profile granulation to relate the input material to the cutting system.
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Technical video: observing an SM granulator in operation
Video of NEUE HERBOLD and keys to observe feeding, cutting and output of the material in a granulator mill.
Read article →Industrial knife geometry: cutting edges, holes and seating surfaces
A guide to document the functional zones of a blade and order a custom replacement.
Read article →Shredder, granulator and shear: choosing the cutting stage
The three machines reduce material, but fulfill different functions within an industrial line.
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Hardfacing knife holders: assess the part before repair
What to check on a worn blade holder before deciding between hardfacing, machining or replacement.
Read article →HRC hardness and toughness: interpreting an industrial knife specification
Hardness is a useful piece of information, but it must be evaluated together with the steel, the type of wear and the cutting conditions.
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