Sharpening your performance

Sharpening your performance

Bandsaw blades for higher performance, productivity and profit Competitive pressure is becoming more intensive throughout all areas of manufacturing, including industries like food processing, sawmills and woodworking that use bandsaw blades as an indispensable part of their production. And a significant improvement along the production line such as enhanced blade performance can yield the important benefits of higher productivity and profit. Munkfors is well aware of how high performance can contribute to commercial success and customer satisfaction. For over 50 years we have concentrated solely on doing what we do best producing worldleading bandsaw blades and band knives of outstanding quality that sharpen your performance to gain a more competitive edge. Small parts for big value Although bandsaw blades account for a small part of production costs, they are critical in maximizing your operating performance and product yield. This is why we have developed our own unique profile-grinding technology and refined it over the years to give you superior blades that outperform other brands. If your processing involves continuous cutting and high volume throughput, Munkfors blades are designed specially for you. Flexible and responsive Munkfors is a family-owned company that uses worldrenowned high-quality materials and manufacturing techniques. We have a very modern machine park, including our own production equipment operated by highly skilled personnel. In our efforts to stay ahead of the field, we maintain close relationships with customers and receive constant feedback from them. This enables us to provide a flexible and responsive approach to satisfying market needs and to gain the information needed for continuous product improvement. Unique profile-grinding technology To produce the teeth of our top-quality blades we use our own unique and patented profile-grinding method that gives: Sharper blades Cleaner cutting Longer blade lifetime Minimum downtime Very little material waste 2

Munkfors high-quality bandsaw blades, band knives and slicer blades set the standards for cutting performance and production economy in an extensive range of applications. 3

The sharp choice for satisfying your needs At Munkfors we re dedicated to providing you with an excellent choice of high-performance bandsaw blades, band knives and slicer blades. Whatever your application, you can select the right blades to meet your production specifications. Ensuring quality products, hygiene and safety in the food industry Food processors put great emphasis on achieving a product appearance that attracts consumers, hygienic processing that minimizes microbial contamination, and safe working practices. We help you achieve these goals in several ways. The design, functionality and sharpness of our bandsaw blades, band knives and slicer blades give the desired surface finish on, for example, fresh and frozen meat and fish, poultry cuts, sliced meat, ham, bacon and cheese. A good surface finish results in better appearance and colour, and increases product shelf life. Furthermore, the right cutting geometry of our blades minimizes waste and helps to keep product surfaces clean. Really sharp teeth, flat and straight surfaces, and expert welding that maintains high blade performance contribute to exceptional cutting action and help prevent processing breakdowns or accidents. In addition, our blade design minimizes damage caused by stress and fatigue such as gullet cracking and tooth breakage. 4 And, of course, our blades contribute significantly to high processing efficiency with all cut food, including carcass splitting. Longer running times boost profits for sawmills As running costs are enormous for sawmills, they want minimum downtime secured by reliable equipment to avoid losing a great deal of money each minute machines lie idle. Moreover, the powerful forces generated during high-speed sawing make the use of really sharp, resilient and wear-resistant blades crucial. Although a bandsaw blade, including its maintenance, accounts for just 0.6% of sawmill running costs, Munkfors products result in considerable cost-savings in three main ways: Better utilization of raw materials in the form of higher yields, and better sawing accuracy and surface finish; Improved production efficiency through longer running times, higher feed speeds and less maintenance; Higher operational reliability gained through higher capacity. In addition, Munkfors provides sawmill support by taking full responsibility for blade lifecycles through supplying new blades, resharpening worn blades and evaluating them to give feedback on bandsaw performance or sawing conditions. But no matter where individual sawmills make their priority in this combination of benefits, Munkfors helps them to achieve their production goals.

Flexible solutions for industrial woodworking Pallet manufacturing, mobile sawmills and carpentry are addressed by Munkfors. The application challenges presented are primarily diverse materials, high shear forces and high-speed cutting. Most woodworking products are made from a wide variety of wood types that differ in hardness and density. A uniform product quality over time is also important for maintaining brand value. Munkfors meets the challenges found in industrial woodworking through its wide range of blades of different design and functionality. Very sharp and tough blades make easy work of hard woods and allow faster cutting to give the best lifecycle economy. Our superior ready-to-use welded blades ensure the identical tooth sequence and uniform cutting geometry needed to offer consistent productivity, performance and surface finish you can rely on. Narrow blades supplied for carpentry are durable and maintain a straight cut. Along with blade flatness, this enables you to produce curves of uniform shape over the long term. Other applications In addition to the applications described above, Munkfors supplies special blades to industries where really sharp cutting is essential. Typical of these are perforating and cutting rules for the paper and print industries, unbeatable rasper blades for starch, and dedicated blades for cutting various fabrics. 5

A bandsaw is only No matter which brand of bandsaw is used for an application, ultimately its performance is only as good as the blade that is installed in it. If this has been done correctly, then production efficiency and downtime, as well as product appearance all depend on blade or knife quality. From the choice of steel to blade form and function, Munkfors makes sure that its products are the perfect complement to any bandsaw machine. Only the best strip steel The strip steel we use for our blades is supplied to our specifications by leading companies in tooling and materials technology. The properties of each steel type must satisfy exactly the demands of the particular applications it is used for. Major requirements include high strength, exceptional flatness and straightness, excellent weldability, tight tolerances and steel suitable for stellite tipping. Unique technology Profile grinding produces identical ultra-sharp teeth of uniform geometry. Munkfors was the first company to develop this technique, which was revolutionary when first introduced, and we have been refining it ever since. As we manufacture our own special profilegrinding machines now in their third generation none of our competitors have been able to copy our patented technology or produce its superior results. Because our profile-grinding method allows the use of harder steel than is possible with conventional manufacturing methods, we can increase blade reliability and stability. 6

as good as its blade Double the time maximizes profit Our patented profile-ground blades cut cleaner, produce less material waste and outperform most other brands, particularly blades with conventional punched, milled or ground saw teeth. Maintaining high performance To maintain the high performance of our products, we implement stringent standards of production and quality control guided by both ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 procedures. The latest measurement equipment is complemented with personnel having long experience in inspecting and evaluating blade design, materials, construction and function. We can deliver blades individually identified and wrapped, and our packaging is designed for safe product handling and effective storage. Sharpness Munkfors blades Blade change Other blades 1 Shift 2 Shifts Running time High-quality blades that outperform conventional products can significantly reduce running costs. Market-driven progress We regard ongoing research and development as imperative to keeping Munkfors at the forefront of blade technology. In this fast-moving world remaining content is fatal, therefore we are always looking for ways to improve our products so that their benefits are passed on to you. Munkfors is a market-driven company. We know that our future depends on your continued success. Taking good care of you Munkfors is big enough to take on a leading role in the business arena, but small enough to maintain personal relationships in striving for customer satisfaction. Our network of professional distributors ensures first-rate service, including comprehensive technical support. Good logistics make certain that you can always depend on getting both products and backup within a short timeframe. 7

The edge to stay ahead Munkfors is truly involved with cutting-edge technology. We lead the development of bandsaw blades and band knives for sawing and cutting in the food and woodworking industries to sharpen the production performance of our customers. Commitment to the latest manufacturing technology often developed in-house gives us the edge to stay ahead of the competition. Our unique manufacturing technology guarantees products of high quality and long life. More than 50 years of successful manufacturing of high-performance blades have laid the foundation for our extensive product range and sawmill support services, and provided the comprehensive knowhow essential to continuous innovation. Munkfors mission of enhancing the profitability of customers is complemented with a network of professional distributors that provides first-rate service and excellent product support. www.pyamid.se MFS001, en-1, 0612 Sharpening your performance AB MunkforsSågar Box 124, 684 23 Munkfors, Sweden, Phone: +46 563 535 00, Fax: +46 563 531 00 mfsinfo@munkfors.com www.munkfors.com