International Knife & Saw, Inc. (IKS) products

One of the most prevalent problems in the printing/paper converting industry is dust. In fact, dust has become a more significant issue with the addition of alkaline to the papermaking process. Research has proven that poor surface finishes on the top knife and bottom band exacerbate the dust issue.

Based on the cutting characteristics of the material being processed, we carefully balance metallurgical composition, hardness and blade geometry. Special carbon steel, tool steel, high carbon/high chrome, high-speed steel, powdered metals or ceramic material grades are performance matched to your cutting application. Through our advanced metallurgy, the shock and wear resistance qualities in our knives give you exceptional value when granulating or pelletizing contaminated or filled materials. They are heat treated under sophisticated temperature controls to assure consistent and uniform hardness. In our specialized heat treating process, multiple tempering produces a tougher knife without compromising desired hardness levels.

Plainly put, our perforating blades give you the most cuts per blade, improving efficiency and productivity while minimizing downtime. Each blade is manufactured from premium alloy tool steels and is crafted to fit your exact specifications. All blades are individually notched and concaved and then packaged for protection and extended shelf life, meaning your perforating blades will deliver an unrivaled performance every time. In addition, we will keep your blades in inventory, ready to ship to you at a moment’s notice.

We also offer our patented EXO™Nickel Boron plating which is applied to the blade substrate to increase blade lubricity and surface finish to improve cut quality and blade life. Beyond using high-quality tool steel and expert workmanship, our unique patented surface coating is designed for the toughest cutting applications. EXO, as the coating is known, is a patented metal finishing technology that does not load up/clog grinding wheels, will not wear from the blade, nor distort the blade concentricity. EXO coating is perfect for those cutting applications where blade edge wear occurs due to extreme heat caused by friction. The perfect pairing when applied to our high quality log saw blades.

If you want to increase productivity, improve employee safety, and lower your operational costs, IKS’s patent pending log saw blade grinding system is for you. In fact, you could lower your cost per cut by up to 50%.