Interchangeable punch and die plates eliminate the need to replace the entire unit for maintenance. (Source: Pearl Technologies)

As more consumer products move to pouch packaging, pouch manufacturers need a reliable, close clearance punch that delivers precise, high-quality edges on a wide range of pouch materials and provides a lower cost of operation. A close-tolerance punch attachment released by Pearl Technologies (Savannah, NY) combines the edge quality of traditional zero-clearance units with lower cost of operation and ease of use comparable to Pearl’s popular Flex Unit product line.

Traditional zero-clearance punch attachments have a higher cost of manufacturing due to expensive punches and dies that require frequent downtime for sharpening or replacement. The new UltraFlex HD offers pouch manufacturers an innovative, lower cost solution since interchangeable punch and die plates eliminate the need to replace the entire unit for maintenance or when different profiles are desired.

A rotating assembly mount enables the unit to rotate 90 degrees, allowing the punch to face upward during replacement for faster changeovers and improved operator safety.