Gasket Cutters

How to install rotary-style gasket cutters?

• Allpax rotary-style gasket cutter can be mounted / clamped in the upright position on a vise or bolted to a workbench using 1/4 inch bolts.
• The protective tape over the cutting discs should be removed before usage. Similarly, also be careful of the razor-sharp edges.
• The M3 motorized units come pre-fabricated. However, their parts may need adjustments over time. The cutting discs should also be sharpened using a hand sharpening stone.
• It is recommended to regularly clean & lubricate the cutter's gears and moving parts using a light machine oil.

How to choose the suitable Allpax electric gasket cutter?

The first deciding factor is if you need the assembly to be stationary or portable. In general, the extension style gasket cutters are portable and lightweight and are widely used to fabricate non-metallic or non-rigid gasket materials. Whereas the rotary style gasket cutters are heavier and require mounting or bolting on a vise or a workbench for fixed-location gasket cutting. These units are best for metallic or rigid gasket materials, as well as cutting out irregular-shaped gaskets. Although most gasket cutters operate manually, the rotary style gasket cutters are also available in a motorised variant for quick, hassle-free operation.

What is the difference between a rotary gasket cutter and an extension gasket cutter?

Rotary-style gasket cutters are used in applications having permanent installation constraints, whereas extension-style gasket cutters can be moved easily from one location to another for cutting gaskets of large diameters. Extension-style cutters require the gasket material to be laid flat on a workbench or a dedicated gasket fabrication table.

How do Allpax rotary-style electric gasket cutters work?

These Allpax rotary gasket cutters have a revolving disc and an electric motor connected to it that moves and cuts the gasket material automatically. To use, drill a tiny hole in the centre of the gasket material to be cut after setting the scale bar to the required outer diameter (OD). Open the cutter, place the material onto the spindle of a scale bar, and tighten with the knurled nut. Lower the cutting disc and apply pressure with one hand while using the other to move the crank. Make another circular cut around the intended inner diameter (ID) after removing any extra material and adjusting the scale bar to the desired ID. Remove the completed flange gasket last.