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Best Practices for Extending the Life of Your Punches

toothed vs. die cut punches offer different cutting solutions for packaging pouch manufacturers

Flexible packaging punches need to deliver crisp, clean cuts on tough material, time after time. Here are some tips to make sure your hole-making punches keep their edge. How to Keep Your Punches Sharp Repetitive clean cutting of the tougher films and laminates puts a lot of pressure on your punch tooling. Whether you’re cutting […]

Toy Collection for Helpful Hearts Community Closet

Tis the season of giving and Pearl Technologies and its employees have once again come together for the holiday season to gather toys for less fortunate kids.  Here’s to hoping we’re able to help spread the holiday cheer this year! Toys were donated to Helpful Hearts Community Closet, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization.  To learn […]

The UltraFlex HD vs. Zero Clearance Punching Machine

The UltraFlex HD vs. Zero Clearance Punching Machine

If you’re looking for superior quality punching machinery for flexible packaging, Pearl Technologies’ Zero Clearance and UltraFlex HD units offer an industry-leading combination of customizable options and flexibility while delivering true die cut precision cutting. Let’s take a look at what sets these punch units apart, and which offers the best mix of features and […]

10 Safety Features You Need On Your Punching Machine

Pearl’s lightning attachment is a punching machine safety feature

Safety is always a top priority and flexible packaging is no exception.  Let’s take a look at some key punching machine safety features that protect your most valuable asset: your people. Great design starts with simple, well-thought-out features that make machines safe and easy to operate. From simple storage solutions that make common accidents less […]

Calculating Punch and Die Clearance With Our Application Lab

Pearl's Application Lab identifies the best punch unit, punch attachment, and punch and die clearance for your process.

Fast, clean, and consistent cutting of pouch packaging material or blown plastic film is only possible with exactly the right punch and die clearance for your application. While many cut-rate suppliers may save you money upfront, a reputable technology partner will work with you to identify the best combination of punch unit, punch attachment, and […]

How Much Does a Punching Machine Cost?

Pearl Technologies’ high-quality punching machine

If you are investing in a plastic packaging operation or expanding an existing operation, you’ll need to look at punching machinery, but how much does a new punching machine cost? Making the Cut: Estimating Punching Machines Costs Depending on your flexible packaging processing or converting application, your punching machine is either the final touch to […]

Best Flexible Packaging Punches

flexible packaging punches

All flexible packaging punches are not created equal. Pearl Technologies’ performance packaging punches offer significant advantages in durability, customizability, and performance over the superior quality you already expect from our industry-leading standard products. Let’s take a look at how Pearl’s performance punches offer added value to your operation across a wide range of applications. Guaranteed […]