Knife Grinders, By

For high capacity service

This massive, high-capacity machine is available in lengths from 84" to 256". The Hy-Power's extra-heavy-duty, cast-iron base is molecularly stabilized to reduce vibration, even when removing large amounts of stock at high speeds.

Grinding accuracy is further maintained by a 6 1/2", precision ground spindle for the grinding wheel, which is mounted with extra-large roller bearings for smoother operation.

Hanchett The grinding wheel is available from 30" to 36" for high-production grinding within extreme tolerances.

The Hy-Power is ideal for knife shops, the paper industry or any other industry requiring a reliable, extremely rugged machine for heavy-duty knife grinding.

AK Traveling Head Knife Grinder

Durable, accurate, hardworking

The AK is the flagship of the Hanchett line and the standard of the industry. AK's have proven their worth in grueling, high-production environments the world over.

AK machines are available to grind parts up to 485 inches long, and longer, to extremely accurate tolerances at high production speeds.

Hanchett Their massive cast iron base, heat-treated for molecular stabilization, virtually eliminates unwanted vibration. Durable vee and flat ways, handscraped to precision tolerances for minimal wear, are protected from airborne particles and vapor by belted covers.

The AK's traveling head uses only about half the space of traveling table type grinders. Stock removal amounts can be set by manual or automatic infeed. The AK sharpens a wide variety of part types, shapes, and sizes to exacting tolerances, including straight, bevel, or hollow-ground knives.

VR & VK knife grinders

VR Traveling-Head Knife Grinder

The Hanchett Model VR knife grinder is designed for precision accuracy at high production rates. Paper mills and plywood plants use the VR because they likes its speed and reliability for grinding a variety of knife styles to exacting requirements, including plywood veneer knives and doctor blades.

The VR is, if fact, a "baby" AK with most of the same accurate and reliable features as the larger model, but sizes and priced for shops with lower volume knife grinding needs.

Medium-Capacity Knife Grinders

HAN Series Traveling-Head Knife Grinders

The HAN Series Heavy-duty knife grinder is designed with the versatility necessary for small mills. Its simple operation, accuracy and economical cost make the HAN Series a valuable asset to your profitability.

The HAN Series Heavy-duty knife grinder is powered by a rugged 5-HP motor with a 10" cylinder wheel. It is equipped with a standard mechanical knife bar. It is available in 40", 48", 60", and 84"; capacities and has a recirculating flood coolant system to keep knives free of burning, hardening, and edge irregularities.

Slitter and Circular Knife Grinders

SK-24 Circular Knife Grinder

The SK-24 Circular Knife Grinder is the accepted standard for the paper industry and has enjoyed increasing popularity in the rubber, tobacco and food processing industries as well. The reason is that the SK-24 grinds slitter knives with extreme accuracy and an excellent surface finish. Top and bottom bevels can be ground to a micro-inch finish on a variety of slitter knife types, with diameters from 3" to 24".

The SK-24 features a work spindle that can be easily adjusted to different bevel angles for the exact desired angle of grind, from 0 to 90 degrees. The grinder is fully automatic with a DC drive for work-spindle rotation and an oscillating device on the grinding wheel slide for consistent grind across the surface of the bevel.

Band Saw Sharpening Systems

What should you look for in a band saw sharpener?

A band saw sharpener is a significant investment for your company. The machine you choose will contribute to the efficiency of your operation and the quality of the products you produce for years to come.

So, how do you make the right selection?

One of the most important benefits that a good band saw sharpener can provide is repeatability. Each band saw tooth must be ground to the same precise standards for a smooth, straight cut with minimal material waste, while prolonging the operating life of your band saw.

Hanchett Ease of operation is another major consideration. The simpler a machine is to set up, adjust and maintain, and the fewer labor hours required to sharpen a saw, the more cost-effective it's going to be.

And, of course, durability is a crucial factor. The longer a machine performs satisfactorily without downtime the greater your return on investment.

Finally, reliable service must be available when you need it. This includes the training to help you properly select, install, and operate new equipment, convenient warehouses with parts to provide your needs quickly, and the field service personnel to give you necessary assistance.