The Zund Z13 is a unique high precision cutting system. It is a double-sided Z11 knife for table cutting plotters by Zund, Humantec, Lectra MFC. Due to its construction, the mentioned knife provides twice as long service life as the one-sided Zund Z11 blade. If you have used the Z11 knives so far, now you can significantly reduce the monthly operating costs.
Basic difference
· Z13: Double‑sided tungsten carbide cutter blade, mainly for paper, cardboard, vinyl and thin plastics.
· Z11: Single‑edge carbide drag knife blade, for a broader range of materials up to about 6.9 mm thick.
Key specs and use‑cases
· Z13:
o Double‑sided (you can flip it to use the second edge).
o Optimized for clean, efficient cutting of thin sheet materials like paper, card, vinyl, thin plastic films.
o Good when you need fine detail and low cutting forces on relatively thin stock.
· Z11:
o Drag knife geometry rather than a double‑sided cutter.
o Built for durability on various substrates up to roughly 6.9 mm, e.g., thicker boards, some plastics, composites.
o Better when you cut mixed or thicker materials and need a robust general‑purpose knife.
Quick comparison table
|
Feature |
Z13 blade |
Z11 blade |
|
Construction |
Double‑sided tungsten carbide |
Carbide drag knife |
|
Edges |
2 usable edges (reversible) |
1 main cutting edge |
|
Typical materials |
Paper, cardboard, vinyl, thin plastics |
Various materials up to 6.9 mm |
|
Main advantage |
Long life on thin sheet stock |
Versatile, thicker material capability |
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