BHLER STEEL RULES

BHLER-UDDEHOLM PRECISION STRIP

THE COMPANY
World Leader
The Company as part of the BHLERUDDEHOLM Precision Strip Division
is the world leader in the production
of bimetal strip for metal saws, rule die
steel for the leather and textile industry
as well as high-precision steel rules for
the die cutting of packaging materials.
In addition cold-rolled special strip steel
with the highest requirements for material properties, surface nish and tolerances is produced.
The Groups visions and shared values
are in line with the philosophy and
strategy of BHLER-UDDEHOLM Precision Strip. These include:

We practice customer intimacy

We put customer satisfaction at the
centre of our attention. Our customers
success is the foundation for our own
success. Therefore, the goal of all our
efforts is to create value together with
our customers.
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The performance of our Group strongly
depends on networks with empowered
people. We develop our employees
talents and competencies and apply
them in a self motivating climate. We
delegate targets, not tasks.

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reputation builds trust and allows us to
outperform competition.
We are committed for the long term
Our continued protable performance
ensures our sustainable development.
We shape the future
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trendsetter.

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Our Expertise

Close to the Final Product

Customer Benets

We are specialised in the processing of

medium- and high-alloy steels, focussed
on specialities in the following product
range:

We also offer strip steel proles close to

the nal shape, allowing our clients to
economise on further processing.

We are your problem solver.

Our product recommendations strive
for maximum customer satisfaction.

Cutting, creasing and rotary rules

Rule die steel
Bimetal strip
Cold-rolled special strip steel

FLAT BED DIE CUTTING

Industrial and consumer goods are delivered to end users and commercial enterprises in adequate packaging.
Packaging, especially folding carton boxes, offer protection for the product and
also ensure that the goods are delivered safely. Over the last few decades we have
seen a steady increase in the use of packaging as an advertising media to increase
the product image as well as the corporation behind them.
To ensure the required quality of the nished product cartons are processed on
high precision converting machines. The applied method of at bed die cutting
allows for high speed converting and accuracy of the packaging material.
Cutting dies are hi-tech tools produced with the help of state-of-the-art automatic
steel rule processors as well as laser and water-jet machinery.
Basic requirement for optimum cutting results is the use of high precision cutting &
creasing rules.
BHLER is your reliable partner when it comes to steel rule competence.
BHLER steel rules are 100% made in Austria/Europe!

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GENERAL INFORMATION
All necessary production steps from the selection of the best suitable raw material to the nished cutting rule take place in
the unique production facilities of Bhler-Uddeholm Precision Strip in Austria/Europe.
Specic operating procedures (cold rolling, heat treatment, edge machining, bevel hardening, ) using state-of-the-art production lines guarantee the production of cutting rules with optimal product features and properties.
We carefully select our raw material suppliers. Perfect raw materials are the prerequisite for high quality steel rules.

PRODUCTION RANGE
Bhler cutting, scoring and label rules are separated into two main groups, illustrating the optimum properties for the respective applications:

Through-hardened Rules:
These rules have a uniformly high hardness on the cutting edge and in the body. Special heat treatment produces a particular grain structure and a soft, ductile outer skin, which facilitates the required bendability. The cutting edge is usually shaved
(longitudinally worked), with a very high dimensional accuracy.

TOP

hard

This all-purpose steel rule from BHLER

offers good bendability and is suitable
for low runs.
Used for:
Cardboard, corrugated board,

soft, ductile

H 75

very hard
soft, ductile

A very hard rule, which can be bent to

85 due to controlled surface decarburisation. It offers the highest stability
and performance during difcult cutting operations.
Used for:
Gaskets, rubber, plywood, cork, felt,
beer mats,

body
~ 450 HV (45 HRC)
edge
Bendability:
= 80
(2 pt rule)
R ~ 0,3 mm
Thickness: (pt)
1,1 / 1,5 / 2 / 3 / 4
Heights:
8,0 100 mm
(depending on thickness)
0.276 3.937
Edge nish:
S
Packaging:
magenta

Hardness:

body
edge
Bendability:
(2 pt rule)
Thickness: (pt)
Heights:
(depending on thickness)
Edge nish:
Packaging:

Hardness:

~ 525 HV (51 HRC)

= 85
R ~ 1,7 mm
2/3/4
9,55 100 mm
0.376 3.937
S
red

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Edge-hardened Rules:
In addition to the properties offered by through-hardened rules, these types have an induction hardened cutting edge.
Therefore, these rules provide an excellent wear resistance and long die life. Bevels are available with a drawn, ground and
polished cutting edge nish.

extra hard
cutting edge

soft
soft, ductile

extra hard
cutting edge

medium
soft, ductile

extra hard
cutting edge

hard
soft, ductile

extra hard
cutting edge

very hard
soft, ductile

UNIVERSAL

body
edge
Bendability:

Hardness:

~ 340 HV (35 HRC)

~ 640 HV (57 HRC)
= 60

has the excellent bending properties of

soft steel, with the long service life of an
extra hard cutting edge and can, therefore, be universally used.
Used for:
Cardboard, corrugated board, labels,
post cards,

(2 pt - shaved)
Thickness: (pt)
Heights:

R ~ 0,3 mm
1,1 / 1,5 / 2 / 3 / 4
8,0 50,8 mm

(depending on thickness)
Edge nish:
Packaging:

0.315 2.000
S, G, P
orange

UNIVERSAL 40

Hardness:

offers higher body hardness resulting in

increased rule stability. This rule better
stands overload during die cutting
operation.
Used for:
Cardboard, corrugated board, labels,
post cards,

UNIVERSAL 60
combines the body hardness level of
the TOP rule with the advantages of an
induction hardened cutting edge. This
means high rigidity, outstanding wear
resistance and long service life.
Used for:
Plastic, thin gaskets, foils, puzzles,

UNIVERSAL 75
offers excellent stability as well as wear
resistance. Therefore, it is very well
suited when cutting heavy materials
such as non-asbestos gaskets, laminates,
metal foils, plastics and other abrasive
materials.

body ~ 390 HV (40 HRC)

edge ~ 640 HV (57 HRC)
Bendability:
= 70
(2 pt - shaved)
R ~ 0,35 mm
Thickness: (pt)
1,1 / 1,5 / 2 / 3 / 4
Heights:
8,0 50,8 mm
(depending on thickness)
0.315 2.000
Edge nish:
S, G, P
Packaging:
orange

body ~ 450 HV (45 HRC)

edge ~ 640 HV (57 HRC)
Bendability:
= 80
(2 pt - shaved)
R ~ 0,3 mm
Thickness: (pt)
1,1 / 1,5 / 2 / 3 / 4
Heights:
8,0 100,0 mm
(depending on thickness)
0.315 3.937
Edge nish:
S, G, P
Packaging:
yellow

Hardness:

body
edge
Bendability:
(2 pt rule)
Thickness: (pt)
Heights:
(depending on thickness)
Edge nish:
Packaging:

Hardness:

~ 525 HV (51 HRC)

~ 670 HV (58 HRC)
= 90
R ~ 1,7 mm
2/3/4
12,0 100,0 mm
0.472 3.937
S, G, P
orange

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HARDNESS VALUES AND BENDING PROPERTIES

Guaranteed Bending Properties
Hardness
Brand
Body

~ 450 HV

BHLER TOP

BHLER H 75

BHLER UNIVERSAL

BHLER UNIVERSAL 40

BHLER UNIVERSAL 60

BHLER UNIVERSAL 75

BHLER

Edge

Edge
Finish

(45 HRC)
~ 525 HV

(51 HRC)
~ 340 HV
~ 640 HV

Bending
Angle

Bending Radius R [mm]

= 80

0,3

0,3

0,6

1,1

= 85

1,7

3,5

6,5

= 60

0,3

0,3

0,4

0,7

(35 HRC)
~ 390 HV

(57 HRC)
~ 640 HV

G
S

= 85
= 70

0,3
0,3

0,4
0,3

0,6
0,4

(40 HRC
~ 450 HV
(45 HRC)
~ 525 HV

(57 HRC)
~ 640 HV
(57 HRC)
~ 670 HV

G
S

= 90
= 80
= 85

0,3
0,3

0,4
0,3

0,6
0,6

1,1
0,7
1,1
1,1

0,5

0,5

0,6

1,1

(51 HRC)

(58 HRC)

= 90

1,7

3,5

6,5

G
S

S = shaved

1,5 pt

2 pt

3 pt

4 pt

G = ground

0,53 mm

0,71 mm

1,05 mm

1,42 mm

CUTTING RULES

for automated bending machines

Based on the high bending consistency of our present TOP and UNIVERSAL cutting
rules, we have developed two rule qualities which offer absolute constant bending
properties and are therefore ideal for use with automatic benders.
TOP Auto-Flex
UNI Auto-Flex
Auto-Flex rules allow a variety of uniform bending shapes due to tightest production tolerances.

BHLER K-BACK
compensation back edge (K-back)

Cutting rules with at (rectangular) back eventually create problems when bending
narrow angles because of the bulging effect on the cutting rule back.
The unique BHLER K-back (compensation back) minimizes this effect and offers
various benets:
Minimizing of rule back deformation without broaching necessity (height
compensation)
Self levelling of the rule when high cutting force is applied. The rule back is
attened slightly
Knifes with round back execution t easier into plywood slots in comparison
with square shaped rule backs

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TYPES OF CUTTING BEVELS

In order to meet with the various cutting applications, we offer the complete bevel range.

CF Centre Face (Centre Bevel)

CF

The CF-bevel is the most commonly used symmetric cutting

edge for standard cardboard.
Standard edge angle: 53 (others on request)

SF Side Face (Single Bevel)

SF

This type of cutting edge is particularly suitable for cutting

hard materials (gaskets, displays and close shapes).
The minimum counter bevel facilitates a right angled, straight
cut.

CFDB Centre Face Double Bevel

CFDB

This type of cutting edge reduces the cutting force required

when cutting hard and/or thick materials, such as glass bre
reinforced laminates, leather, cork, rubber, jigsaw puzzles,
corrugated board, plastics, plywood, etc.

SFDB Side Face Double Bevel

SFDB

The SFDB prole offers the same advantages as the CFDB

when cutting thicker materials. SFDB has the advantage that
the substrate is left with a square 90 cut edge and all the
distortion from penetration is left on the material waste. Not
available in G execution.

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CUTTING BEVEL FINISH

S: Shaved (drawn) Cutting Bevel
The standard nish of BHLER cutting rules is a precision drawn quality surface
bevel.
The prime benets are excellent bendability and rule height consistency.

G: Ground (sharpened) Cutting Bevel: (G)

For the efcient cutting of plastics, rubber, laminates and coated materials, a
ground cutting edge has proven the best.
For these applications we recommend our induction hardened cutting rules (UNI,
UNI 60 and UNI 75) in ground edge nish.
Ground nishing guarantees a sharper cutting edge resulting in cleaner cutting
faces, less knife wear and therefore easier penetration into the cutting material,
thus, reducing cutting force.
For thermoforming jobs UNI 60 G is highly recommended.

P: Polished Bevel
Polished cutting rules combine the benets of shaved (drawn) and ground (sharpened) execution in one rule.
result is a very smooth (ne grain) surface offering:
dust reduction
less friction when the rule penetrates into the cutting material
cleaner cutting faces
improved bending properties in the rule top edge compared to ground
execution
rounding off the transition zone between cutting bevel and body

The

This execution is also available with polished double bevel (PL) in CFDB and
SFDB.

rounded

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COATED CUTTING RULES

In general coated cutting rules provide several advantages such as reduced dust, longer tool life and less wear on rules and
counterplates.

The Supreme cutting rule was originally developed for the label industry with the
goal to restrict the build-up of adhesive on the cutting edge. This type of rule is now
used successfully in a variety of applications.
It has gained reputation for dust-reduction for boards with increased recycled bre
content.
Supreme-coating signicantly reduces mechanical wear and tear on the cutting
edge thereby considerably increases the cutting die lifetime.
In the same way the required press force is substantially lowered, which contributes
considerably to extending the life of expensive automatic platens.

SUPREME
coating

soft, ductile

Product Information:
By means of a special process the cutting bevel of the Supreme rule is coated with
a thin anti-friction-lm which lls the microscopically small pores and marks on the
cutting edge and thereby adds to the smoothness of the bevel surface.
Supreme coated rules are offered in Universal and Universal 60.
Special Characteristics:
dust-reduced cutting
reduction of press force thus less wear on die cutting equipment
reduction of friction between cutting edge and cutting material
substantially increased service life of the die

TINIT (TiN)
Tinit cutting rule bevels are coated with
a thin TiN-layer of approx. 1 micron.
The unique feature of TINIT coating
is its extreme hardness of ~ 2400 HV
based on a hardened cutting edge with
~ 640 HV.

TINIT rule benefits:

signicantly increased die lifetime
higher efciency in the converting
process
increase in productivity due to
fewer die changes
higher wear-resistance on cutting
edge
same good bendability as uncoated rule
less dust in cutting process

Bendability, body structure, cutting

geometry and dimensions are comparable to our standard Bhler Universal
rule. TINIT is available in shaved execution, in CF and CFDB (double bevel)
and optional in Universal 60.

TINIT
coating
~ 0,001 mm

soft, ductile

TEFLON
For sensitive applications we offer Teon coated rules on basis of BHLER UNIVERSAL. Teon coating reduces signicantly
sticking effects in the die cutting process. Teon also supports anti-bacteria effects. Teon is available in 1.000 mm lengths.

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DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES:

Thickness Range: 0,45 2,13 mm (1,3pt 6pt)
[pt]

Rule Thickness s
[mm]

[inch]

1,3
1,4
1,5
2
3
4
6

0,45
0,50
0,53
0,71
1,05
1,42
2,13

0.018
0.020
0.021
0.028
0.041
0.056
0.084

Thickness Tolerance
[mm]
[inch]
0,015
0,015
0,015
0,015
0,020
0,020
0,025

0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0008
0.0008
0.0010

Rule thickness is a major parameter

when bending on automated rule processors. Tight tolerances guarantee
smooth operation with consistent bending results.

Height Range: 8,00 100,00 mm (0.315 3.937)

Rule Height h
[mm]
8,00 25,40
> 25,40 50,80
> 50,80 76,20
> 76,20 100,00

[inch]
0.315
> 1.000
> 2.000
> 3.000

[mm]
1.000
2.000
3.000
3.937

0,020
0,025
0,030
0,035

Height Tolerance
[inch]
classied
0.0008
0.0010
0.0012
0.0014

A/B/C

Classification:
The height classication is only done
when the rules are manufactured in cut
lengths up to 1000 mm.

FORM TOLERANCES:
Cross Camber:
th: = max. 1 m/mm rule height h

Flatness: (cut lengths only)

te: = max. 5 mm/1000 mm rule length l

Straightness:
tg: = max. 0,5 mm/1000 mm rule length l
Autoex: max. 0,25 mm/1000 mm rule length l

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BHLER CREASING RULES

GENERAL INFORMATION
Creasing rules are used for embossing the folding lines of a box.
Folding box designs and the precision of the nal products are becoming more demanding which requires the use of high
quality creasing rules.
Bhler creasing rules are adjusted in their accuracy to the Bhler cutting rules and offer:

very smooth crease head surface

a perfectly radiused, smooth prole
a perfect transition from the radiused prole to the side faces of the rule
minimum eccentricity
minimum height and thickness tolerances
SUPREME-coating on request

MANUFACTURING RANGE
BHLER offers creasing rules produced in two manufacturing methods, depending on the rule thickness:

HT - Hardened and Tempered Creasing Rules:

This manufacturing process guarantees stability for rule thickness 3 pt.

HR - Hard Rolled Creasing Rules:

Are recommended for rule thickness 4 pt.

Brand
BHLER HT
BHLER HR

1,5 pt
0,53 mm

Hardness

2 pt
0,71 mm

3 pt
1,05 mm

4 pt
1,42 mm

6 pt
2,13 mm

~ 380 HV
(39 HRC)
min. 265 HV
(850 N/mm2)

STANDARD CREASE PROFILES

Single Round

Double Round

Narrow Top

Twin-Track

SR

DR

NT

TT

[pt]

[mm]

[pt]

[mm]

1,5

0,53

1,5

0,53

2/1

0,71/0,36

2
3
4
6

0,71
1,05
1,42
2,13

2
3

0,71
1,05

2/1,3
2/1,4
2/1,5

0,71/0,45
0,71/0,50
0,71/0,53

Standard

American style

[pt]

[mm]

[pt]

[mm]

2
3
4

0,71
1,05
1,42

Wide Top
WRT / WFT
[pt]
[mm]
2/3

0,71/1,05

2/4
3/6
3/8
4/8

0,71/1,42
1,05/2,13
1,05/2,84
1,42/2,84

Wide Top Specials

WTT / WPC
[pt]
[mm]

3/8
4/8

1,05/2,84
1,42/2,84

Special Proles

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RANGE OF DIMENSIONS
[pt]

Rule Thickness s
[mm]

[inch]

1,5 6

0,53 2,13

0.021 0.084

Standard Heights h
[mm]
[inch]
20,30 24,40

0.800 0.960

other rule heights on request

The determination of the creasing rules height depends on the cutting rule height
and the thickness of the material to be cut.

DIMENSION TOLERANCES
Thickness Tolerance:
Thickness Tolerance
[mm]
[inch]

[pt]

Rule Thickness s
[mm]

[inch]

1,5
2
3
4
6

0,53
0,71
1,05
1,42
2,13

0.021
0.028
0.041
0.056
0.084

0,015
0,015
0,020
0,020
0,025

0.0006
0.0006
0.0008
0.0008
0.0010

Height Tolerance:
Rule Height h

Height Tolerance
[inch]

[mm]

[inch]

[mm]

20,30 24,40

0.800 0.960

+0 / 0,04
+0 / 0,02

+0 / 0.0016
+0 / 0.0008

Standard
Precise *)
*) on request

PLASTIC-CREASE
Bhler Plastic-Crease is a special type
of cut-crease rule to produce creasing
lines in plastic sheet material (PET, PVC,
etc.).

Conventional Creasing of Plastics:

Local reduction of folding resistance by decreasing the material thickness, no
creasing matrix is used.
Creased parts may bulge, which create problems in automatic folding and
gluing machines.
Hot-creasing technology gives better results, but is expensive.
Creased plastic sheets may develop micro-cracks upon folding, visible as
milky shades in the material.

Plastic-Crease:
Very localised reduction of folding resistance prevents micro-cracks and
whitening of the creasing track.
Plastic-Crease creates less material displacement, creased parts therefore
remain at.

Types currently available:

UNIVERSAL CF, 2pt, in lengths of 1 m
Cut/Creasing height combination:
23,75/23,35 23,70/23,30 and 23,60/23,20
Pitch: 25 teeth/inch (tpi)

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PERFORATING RULES
Brand: BHLER TOP
Bevels: CF, CFDDB
0,71 / 1,05 / 1,42 mm
Thickness:
2 pt / 3 pt / 4 pt
21,30 25,40 mm
Heights:
0.840 1.000
Spacing P: tooth/gap

BHLER perforating rules are available

in a wide range of various thicknesses
and tooth/gap combinations.
The spacing is usually given in mm. On
request, we also manufacture in point
and inch spacings.
Minimum gap width is dened by rule
thickness.

COMBINATION
(CUT-CREASE) RULES

Brand: BHLER TOP

Bevels: CF, CF/FT, CF/SR
0,71 / 1,05 / 1,42 mm
Thickness:
2 pt / 3 pt / 4 pt
HS = height of the
cutting part
Heights:
HR = height of the
creasing part
Spacing P: cut/crease

Benet: no need for inserting individual

parts of cutting and creasing rules.
BHLER cut-crease rules are produced
in standard punched (CF), or in at- or
round machined executions for highquality demands (CF/FT and CF/SR).
CF/FT

CF/SR

GLUE FLAP RULE

Brand: BHLER TOP

Bevel: CF
0,71 mm
Thickness:
2 pt
23,32/23,50/23,60 mm
Heights:
0.918/0.925/0.929
Spacing P: 0,71 / 0,71 mm
(tooth/gap) 2 pt / 2 pt
Wave Spacing W: 5,0 mm

Glue ap rules are wave edge perforating rules which are manufactured in the
same heights as scoring rules.
They are used to roughen the glue aps
on cardboard boxes to obtain a rm
grip surface for the adhesive.

WAVE EDGE AND

DECKLE EDGE RULES
The main application for wave edge
rules is in the production of safety
cutting edges on cardboard and corrugated board boxes, to avoid injuries
during box handling.
Deckle edge rules are used to cut post
cards, greeting and business cards.

Wave Edge Rules

Deckle Edge Rule

Brand: BHLER TOP, UNI

Bevels: CF, CFDB
0,71 / 1,05 mm
Thickness:
2 pt / 3 pt
21,30 25,40 mm
Heights:
0.840 1.000
2,0 mm super ne
3,5 mm very ne
Wave Spacing W: 5,0 mm ne
7,0 mm medium
10,0 mm large

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STRIPPING RULES
BHLER stripping rules are the optimum solution for ejecting the waste material after the die cutting process.
Perfect stripping ensures high die cutting speeds therefore the quality of stripping rules is always an issue.
Our production range includes:
at

at, waved

Brand: BHLER TOP 36

Prole: FT (Flat Top)
1,05 mm
Thickness:
3 pt
30/40/45/50/55 mm
Heights: 1.181/1.575/1.772/
1.969/2.165
3,5 mm very ne
Wave Spacing W:

with teeth

with teeth, waved

5,0 mm ne
7,0 mm medium
10,0 mm large

Brand: BHLER TOP 36

Bevel: CF
1,05 mm
Thickness:
3 pt
30/40/45/50/55 mm
Heights: 1.181/1.575/1.772/
1.969/2.165
Spacing P: 0,5/1,5 0,5/5
(tooth/gap) 0,5/10 mm
Wave Spacing W: 7,0 mm medium

ZIPPER EDGE RULES

Zipper rules provide a tear-open solution especially for shelf ready packaging.

6,0 mm
8,0 mm

10,0 mm

Brand: BHLER TOP

Bevel: CF
0,71 / 1,05 mm
Thickness:
2 pt / 3 pt
21,30 25,40 mm
Heights:
0.840 1.000
6,0 mm
8,0 mm
10,0 mm
12,0 mm
straight angled part:
Specication:
3/5 2/5
Packing: in pairs

Tooth Spacing A:

12,0 mm

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SPACER RULES

Brand: BHLER HT / HR
Prole: cut edges
0,18 2,13 mm
Thickness:
pt 6 pt
15, 17, 18, 20 mm
Heights:
5/8, 3/4

Spacer rules ll gaps between steel rules and wider laser cuts within the die board
or backll unwanted laser cuts within an existing die. The rules show a square cross
sectional prole.
BHLER spacer rules are available in all common wood sizes used in the die
making industry.

COMPENSATION RULES

Brand: BHLER HR
Prole: SR (single round)
23,80 (.937) x 2 pt
Dimension:
(others on request)

Compensation rules help to evenly distribute the cutting pressure within the die.

Height tolerance:

PACKING UNITS

0,020 mm
0.0008

(for rules in cut lengths)

All Rule Types:

(except of wave edge-, glue ap-, zipper and waved stripping rules)
Rule Thickness
[pt]

[mm]

[inch]

1,3
1,4
1,5
2
3
4
6

0,45
0,50
0,53
0,71
1,05
1,42
2,13

0.018
0.020
0.021
0.028
0.041
0.056
0.084

Packing Units (in pieces) for Rule Heights of:

8 15 mm
> 15 27 mm
> 27 40 mm
> 40 100 mm
A
B
A
B
120
100
100
75
50
40

150
140
140
100
60
50
30

Rule Thickness
[mm]

[inch]

2
3

0,71
1,05

0.028
0.041

35
25
17

24
16
12

A = 1 m and 1,5 m lengths

B = 762 mm (30) lengths

Wave Edge and Glue Flap Rules:

[pt]

35
25
17
12

120
100
100
70
50
34
24

for Wave Spacings W of:

3,5 mm
5 / 7 / 10 mm
100
60

70
60

Zipper Edge Rules: packed in pairs

[pt]

Rule Thickness
[mm]

[inch]

2
3

0,71
1,05

0.028
0.041

for Tooth Spacings A of:

6 mm
8 / 10 / 12 mm
60 (30 pairs)
40 (20 pairs)

40 (20 pairs)
30 (15 pairs)

Waved Stripping Rules:

[pt]

Rule Thickness
[mm]

[inch]

1,05

0.041

for Rule Heights of:

30 / 40 mm
45 / 50 mm
40

20

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BHLER STEEL RULES

FORMS OF DELIVERY
Cut Lengths:
BHLER steel rules are produced in standard lengths of 1.000 mm and 762 mm (30 inches) respectively.
High cutting rules (30 100 mm) are additionally offered in lengths of 1.500 mm (59 inches) from stock.

Coils:
Material delivered in coils is packed in dispenser boxes or if steel strapped (radial) in corresponding coil packaging.
Dispenser boxes:
Dispenser boxes allow easy pull of the rule out of the box for just the rule length required thus minimizing rule waste.
These boxes additionally protect the rule and are a safe way of storage.
Standard coil boxes:
For automatic bending machines various types of coils are offered. Based on the machine type the inner diameter and winding direction have to be specied. The standard inner diameters are 356 mm and 400 mm. Further diameters are available
upon request.
Coil Winding Directions:
R: Standard winding direction view on cutting bevel 6 outside printing
RI: Standard winding direction view on cutting bevel 6 inside printing
RU: Reverse winding direction view on cutting bevel inside printing
If winding direction and inner diameter are not specied, our standard delivery form is 6 and 400 mm.
Standard "6"

Reverse " "

Rule Thickness
[pt]
[mm]
1,5
2
3
4

Standard coil lengths

[m]
[ft]

0,53
100
250 / 328
0,71
100
250/ 328
1,05
60
165
1,42
50
125
for heights > 15 27 mm

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

OUR TARGET
Quality Competence
With over 130 years experience in
converting of steel into components for
high-grade nal products we honor the
concept of a good partnership.
For us the rst step towards an optimum
solution is to understand our customers
demands.

Quality is an essential part of our corporate culture and this is reected in all
areas of our business activities.
Close relationship with customers, reliability and quick decision-making are
essential elements of our organisation.
Many of our innovations and solutions
are constantly enhanced for the benet
of our customers.
BHLER-UDDEHOLM Precision Strip
has the most up-to-date laboratory and
testing knowledge. We are of course
certied according to EN ISO 9001
and EN ISO 14001 (environmental
approval).

SOLVING YOUR PROBLEMS

YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Our Competence
State-of-the-art production technology and the expertise of our qualied staff allow
us to assist you and search for solutions for any die cutting problem.
Naturally we offer you this service for all strip steel products.

BHLER-UDDEHOLM Precision Strip GmbH & Co KG Waidhofner Str. 3 A-3333 Bhlerwerk AUSTRIA/EUROPE
Tel.: +43 (0) 74 42 / 600 - 29220 Fax: +43 (0) 74 42 / 600 - 29230
E-Mail: steel.rules@bu-strip.com www.bohler-strip.com

BHLER-UDDEHOLM Precision Strip GmbH & Co KG 04-2008. Technical changes and all rights reserved.

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