Apparatus for cutting cushion-like packaging material

Apparatus for the cutting of cushion-like packaging material from a web-like supply of material having at least two layers, said apparatus comprising a base plate (1) a fixed knife (2) and at least one movable knife (3), which are arranged above the base plate (1), and a drive apparatus (4) for the movable knife, wherein the base plate (1) is connected to a shaft (6) for supplying the packaging material, and the drive apparatus (4) is drivingly connected to the movable knife (3), characterized by at least partially elastic counter-holder (5) having a support surface (22) for supporting the packaging material during cutting, and by means (23;

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• 26) for holding the counter-holder (5) above the fixed knife (2), so that the support surface (22) is flush with a cutting edge (17) of the fixed knife (2) and extends at an angle toward the movable knife for deflecting the packaging material emerging from the shaft toward the movable knife, whereby the packaging material is cut along a prescribed cutting line.