QUICK DIE CHANGE - SerrApid
Quick Rotary Die Change
Change rotary dies in less than 30 seconds
SERRAPID® is an advanced quick-change rotary die cutting cylinder designed to dramatically reduce set-up time, simplify die mounting and increase machine availability without compromising safety or cutting quality.
Less than 30-second die changes
Mount a prepared rotary die shell in less than 30 seconds, significantly reducing downtime between production jobs.
No special tools
Secure dies without additional hardware or special hand tools, simplifying the changeover process for operators.
Built-in safety
Mechanical locking pins keep the die secured even in case of air loss, while auto-locking handles improve handling safety.
Retrofit flexibility
Install SERRAPID® on rotary die cutters from different manufacturers and maintain compatibility with existing bolt patterns.
How it works
Lock the die in place without conventional bolting
SERRAPID® uses compressed air and mushroom hold-downs to release, position and clamp the prepared die shell quickly and securely on the cutting cylinder.
1
Release
Activate compressed air to move the mushroom hold-downs outward from the cylinder surface.
2
Mount
Fit the prepared die shell onto the cylinder with the mushroom hold-downs passing through the keyhole openings.
3
Position
Slide the shell into its correct operating position without conventional bolt-by-bolt mounting.
4
Clamp
Release the compressed air and the hold-downs retract, securely clamping the shell against the cylinder.
Key features
Fast, safe and versatile rotary die mounting
<30-second mounting
Speeds up rotary die mounting to less than 30 seconds per prepared shell.
1300 N clamping force
Mushroom hold-downs clamp the die shell with approximately 1300 N of force for secure operation.
Fail-safe locking
In case of air loss during operation, the die remains mechanically locked on the cylinder surface by the pins.
No special hand tools
No additional hardware or special tools are required to secure the die shell to the cylinder.
Multi-OEM compatibility
Installable on rotary die cutters from different manufacturers while reproducing the original bolt pattern.
Interchangeable dies
The system can make dies from different rotary die cutter brands interchangeable between compatible machines.
Bolt protection
Integrated bolt protectors help reduce wear and simplify maintenance of the fastening system.
Low maintenance
Durable technology and straightforward maintenance help support high equipment availability and lower operating costs.
<30 SEC
Die change
Turn changeover time into production time
SERRAPID® replaces conventional bolt-by-bolt die mounting with a fast pneumatic clamping system, allowing prepared shells to be changed in less than 30 seconds while maintaining secure mechanical locking.
Changeover performance
Less downtime. More productive cutting time.
Reduce set-up time
Less than 30-second die mounting dramatically shortens preparation between rotary die-cutting jobs.
Increase machine availability
Shorter changeovers return the rotary die cutter to production sooner and reduce non-productive machine time.
Simplify operator work
Eliminating conventional bolting and special hand tools makes die mounting easier and more repeatable.
Protect tooling investment
Smooth operation helps extend the useful life of dies and anvil covers while reducing maintenance requirements.
Change faster. Produce longer.
Quick, safe rotary die mounting that dramatically reduces changeover time and turns more of every production shift into productive cutting time.
Ready for die changes in less than 30 seconds?
Talk to our engineering team and discover how SERRAPID® can reduce set-up time, simplify rotary die mounting and increase machine availability.
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SERRAPID INSTRUCTIONS
Step by step instructions how to work with Serrapid, the quick mount die system
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Step by step instructions how to work with Serrapid, the quick mount die system
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Prior to upgrading to the SERRAPID® system, GBP spent up to 20 minutes changing dies on their traditional bolt-on cylinder. With their new SERRAPID® cylinder, GBP is mounting dies in about 1 minute and 10 seconds and setting up for the next run in 3-4 minutes.
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Prior to upgrading to the SERRAPID® system, GBP spent up to 20 minutes changing dies on their traditional bolt-on cylinder. With their new SERRAPID® cylinder, GBP is mounting dies in about 1 minute and 10 seconds and setting up for the next run in 3-4 minutes.