Perforator Knives
Great Lakes Industrial Knife specializes in manufacturing high-performance perforator knives designed for precise and efficient operations across a variety of industries. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that you get the best tools to optimize your production processes.
Applications
Our perforator knives are engineered for a wide range of materials and industries, including:
Printing & Publishing
Achieve perfect perforations for coupons, tickets, and tear-off sections.
Packaging
Enhance product functionality with precise perforations in packaging materials.
Textiles
Reliable performance for perforating non-woven fabrics and other materials.
Food & Beverage
Efficient perforation for packaging solutions in the food industry.
Custom Perforator Knife Solutions
Tailored to Your Needs
We design and manufacture custom knives to meet your specific perforation requirements.
Rapid Production
Enjoy quick turnaround times without compromising on precision or quality.
Expert Collaboration
Work with our skilled engineers to develop solutions that enhance your operational efficiency.
Contact Our Team
Leverage our decades of experience to solve your various machine knife challenges.
Why Choose Our Perforator Knives
Exceptional Sharpness & Precision
Our perforator knives deliver clean, consistent perforations with precision ground tooth profiles, cut & tie widths to meet any profile, mini-perfs, dust-free edge technology, and mirror bevel finishes for razor-sharp edges.
Robust Durability
Crafted from premium-grade materials including alloy tool steels, D-2 high carbon/high chrome tool steel, high-speed steels, high-performance stainless steels, powdered metals (CPM 10V®, CPM M4®), zirconia ceramics, solid tungsten carbide, and ICE™ Inlaid Carbide Extreme, ensuring maximum wearability and production performance under extreme conditions.
Versatile Designs & Tight Tolerances
Suitable for paper, film, foil, and non-wovens, our perforator knives are precision manufactured to extremely close tolerances to produce superior results.
Available from Stock
Many perforator knives are available from stock, supported by computerized inventory control for fast delivery.
Performance Engineered Metallurgy
- Alloy tool steels
- D-2 High carbon/High chrome tool steel
- High speed steels
- High performance stainless steels
CPM 10V®, CPM M4® are registered trademarks of Crucible Materials Corp.
- Powdered metals, CPM 10V®, CPM M4®
- Zirconia ceramics
- Solid tungsten carbide
- ICE™ Inlaid Carbide Extreme
Comprehensive Support & Services
Expert Regrind Service
We provide match ground sets and precision regrinding to maintain optimal knife performance.
Superior Customer Support
Our dedicated team assists from knife selection through after-sales service, ensuring you achieve the best results in your perforation processes.
Why Choose Great Lakes Industrial Knife?
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Our cutting-edge production facilities utilize the latest technology to ensure each knife is made to the highest standards. Precision machining and advanced heat treatments ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Rigorous Quality Control
We implement stringent quality control measures at every stage of production. From raw material selection to final inspection, each knife meets our exact standards for excellence.
Made in the USA
All perforator knives are proudly manufactured in the USA by skilled machinists.