Paper Cutters — Slicing Through the Competition

"Perfecta has developed the fastest and safest knife change— under five minutes without any risk of injury," he notes. "One of the biggest changes has been in the clamping requirements where the highest percentage of injuries on paper cutters have occurred. Previously, when clamping stock, the clamp would come down with full pressure. The industry requirements changed to a 'soft clamp' of approximately 60 lb. maximum clamping pressure, preventing any major damage should an operator carelessly have his or her hand under the clamp while mechanically bringing down the clamp by the foot pedal."