A roll saw is one of the most common pieces of equipment that you would find in a paper mill. Sometimes called a paper roll saw, it is designed to cut through rolls of paper. These saws are different from more conventional saws that you may be familiar with, and even from other cutting tools that you may find in the paper industry. Here are some of the most important differences to keep in mind, which can help you understand this tool’s applications.
A Roll Saw Is Specialized for Cutting Paper
While other saws such as chainsaws are specialized for cutting wood, a paper roll saw is designed specifically for cutting paper. Having a saw for such a flimsy material may seem like overkill, but when cutting large rolls of paper that have thousands of layers rolled together, you need a sharp saw to cut through it.
An industrial saw of this type will have legs where a paper roll can rest, and an arm above it to do the cutting. This machinery is precisely set up just for this job. It may not be useful if you have a sawmill, but if you have a paper mill, you need this equipment.
It Is More Precise Than Other Saws
Roll saws are more precise than other types of saws, including some industrial saws, because they have to cut a material as fine as paper. The precision means that they create an even cut.
