Steel Rule Dies

HANNAN® manufactures a variety of steel rule dies. Applications include: cutting, creasing, scoring, and trimming applications. HANNAN® steel rule dies can be chosen from the standard die program or can be manufactured to your custom specifications.

HANNAN® steel rule dies give you the best in experience, knowledge, materials, and design. Our steel rule dies are made from quality 3-point Steel Rule for durability and precision.

Why HANNAN® Dies

Because HANNAN® manufactures and builds both die cutting machinery and steel rule dies, HANNAN® has gained in-depth knowledge of the entire die cutting process. The HANNAN® position in the die manufacturing industry is special. Not only does HANNAN make steel rule dies, HANNAN® also manufactures die cutting machines and has a long history in the die cutting industry. This unique position gives HANNAN® a true and complete in-depth understanding of the relationship between dies and machines. We have utilized this knowledge to build the best dies possible.

• The die layout must be precise to match the material configurations. The die must accurately cut the cards, the hang holes, and leave ample room for the product. HANNAN® steel rule dies are laid out by skilled craftsmen to exacting standards.

• The die rule support must be cut at extremely close tolerances. Too narrow will caused the rule support to spread and crack; too wide causes the steel rule to lose side support, allowing the steel rule to be forced sideways. This will cause cutting problems and eventually (if not immediately) lead to broken rule supports.

• The Metal rule back-up must be hard and rigid enough to support the cutting steel rule under full pressure. However, a certain level of flexibility is required to allow for variations in the materials or cutting process. The proper blend of strength and flexibility is very important for extended die life and ease of operation. This metal rule support is an integral part of any die.  The support material has proven itself to be most effective in providing the strength to withstand the pressures of die cutting while still providing the controlled flexibility to allow for normal pressure variances and load changes.

• EJECTION RUBBER: All HANNAN® steel rule dies are completed with ejection rubber. The ejection rubber must be laid out precisely to provide uniform and sufficient force to eject the cut materials.  Not enough rubber or too soft a rubber, and the cut materials can become stuck in the die.  To much rubber or too hard rubber, and more force is needed to cut the material causing unnecessary increases in the cutting pressure required resulting in additional wear on both the die and die cutting machine.

• HANNAN® uses only premium die board material in the manufacture of its dies. Premium material is essential because it is sturdy and free of voids thus providing the best support possible for the steel rule.

REMEMBER: The disappointment of a low quality die lasts long after the satisfaction of the low price is gone.