News > How to choose a roller blinds cutting table for your production: a quick guide

If you are in the roller blinds production industry, you know that one of the most important machines in your production is the cutting table. There are many types of cutting devices (and technologies) available, so choosing the proper one may be a bit problematic - but worry not, we're here to help you out.

Check out the flowchart below, it'll help you with the basic model that you're going to need:

So, if you've already chosen your model, there are several other things to consider when choosing a right table for your production:
- the length of the pieces that you want to cut;
- size and weight of your rolls;
- additional safety options.

The length of the pieces of fabric that you intend to cut on a cutting table for roller blinds is really important, as a standard cutting table for roller blinds can cut off 3 meters of fabric (there is 300 cm available after the cut line for fabric). If you need to be able to measure and cut off more than that, Rexel tables for roller blinds have a build that allows to extend their length at the time of order. These tables are not modular, so they cannot be extended after they are purchased!

The weight of the fabric rolls should not exceed 30-40 kgs for two reasons: table weight capacity and the operator's ability to pull fabric from such a roll. However, if you want to use exceptionally heavy or sizeable rolls, you can ask for a special unwinder that will facilitate work with the machine and help the operator unwind the fabric. The special fabric unwinders can handle up to 120 kg fabric rolls. It is vital to add another pneumatic clamp before the cut line to avoid situations in which the fabric from the cut line.

Safety is important in every workplace. If you want to secure the machine even further, you can add the following features to roller blinds cutting table by Rexel:

- light curtains that stop the machine if the light curtain is broken;
- a PVC casing for the entire cut line;
- a double-sided start button that will not start cutting unless the operator places both of his hands on the control panel.

Of course, there is always a possibility to have something custome done - contact us if you have your own ideas.