Cutting unit for labelling machines with a multiple-blade rotary drum

Abstract

Cutting unit for labelling machines having a multiple-blade rotary drum, particularly of the type that use a label reel from which the labels are cut and applied on objects, namely on containers, are provided. In particular, cutting units for cutting labels from a label film in labelling machines, comprising a rotary blade drum having at least one blade and a stationary blade assembly having a counter-blade, said rotary blade drum comprising at least one blade support carrying a blade, characterised in that said at least one blade support comprises a plurality of independently-operated actuator means, said actuators being positioned along the blade support for adjusting said blade, this adjustment being performed by raising or lowering corresponding portions of the blade through elastic deformation.

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