Due to its outstanding heat insulation property, polyurethane foam is widely used in several industrial areas. The flexible nature of PU foam allows it to be moulded into unusual shapes, thereby enhancing its application in industrial and consumer products. While flexible PU foam is used as cushioning in bedding, mattresses, furniture, packaging and automotive interiors, rigid PU foam is significantly used in commercial or residential properties in the form of roof and wall insulants and air barrier sealants. Hence, the wide range of use and application of PU foams has brought about major technological advancements in the foam plant industry. One such advancement is exemplified by the PU foam cutting machines.
What is a foam cutting machine?
A foam cutting machine is the one that helps in cutting high-density foam into several different and complex shapes, slices, blocks, and sheets. Available in various shapes and sizes, the foam cutting machines may be partially or fully automatic. The uses and applications of the various foam cutting machines also differ. In this sense, foam cutting machines tend to be an important investment as it not only helps in designing objects but also helps in business expansion.
However, it is necessary that you know about the type of cutter that would best you’re your requirements. The two essential factors that you should consider while choosing your foam cutter include thickness of the foam and the product that you want to make using that foam. Read on to explore the uses and applications of the two major types of PU foam cutting machines.
Horizontal foam cutting machines
Designed to cut foam blocks or slices into manageable sheets, the horizontal cutting machines offer a high-quality and precise solution for meeting your specifications. As the name suggests, horizontal foam cutting refers to the process in which the knife is horizontally placed or fitted for cutting the foam. Most of the horizontal cutting machines work along a flat plane without any articulation of the blade. This allows the machines to convert slices into sheets with ease and speed.
For instance, Horizontal Cutting Machine (Auto) HRA helps in converting foam blocks into sheets ranging from 2.5 mm to 200 mm. This machine automatically operates using any point start system and its knife runs over four balanced wheels, offering a smooth cutting surface. On the other hand, the Horizontal Cutting Machine (Heavy) operates by means of a touch screen and its knife runs over two balanced wheels. This machine is used for cutting high-density bonded foams into sheets ranging from 10 mm to 200 mm. If you wish to get an accurate and reliable means of cutting your foam into exact desired shapes, then you may opt for the fully automatic circular cutting machines. The horizontal foam cutters possess high performing design and are ideal for making thin and thick mattresses.
Vertical foam cutting machines
Just like the horizontal foam cutters, the vertical cutting machines offer a reliable and flexible means of cutting PU foam. However, these machines are particularly designed for the cutting of large foam blocks into small desirable shapes, slices, or blocks. Besides that, these machines serve the major purpose of trimming the edges of foam blocks. For instance, the Vertical Cutting Machine (Basic) V4B, the Vertical Cutting Machine (Standard) V4, and the Vertical Cutting Machine (Automatic0 V4A all are effective and efficient in trimming the sides of PU foam blocks as well as cutting foam blocks into desired sizes. These foam cutters are ideal for making thick sheets and cushions.
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