Cutting machines
Metzner Variocut
Highly versatile for cutting a variety of different materials.

Engineered for Precision and Versatility
The Metzner Variocut is a high-performance universal cutting machine built to handle a wide range of materials including rubber, plastic tubing, and flexible profiles. It ensures consistent, high-quality results making it ideal for modern production environments.
- Maximise productivityCutting rate of up to 140 cuts per minute, with a feed speed of 90 metres per minute
- Minimise waste & reworkRepeat accuracy within ±1 mm + 0.2% of the cut length
- Versatile functionalityMultiple and swappable cutting heads such as die cut, shear cut and drawing cut for multiple material and cutting tasks
- Precision handlingBelt feed with adjustable pressure ensures appropriate handling of your materials
- Operator friendlyIntuitive touch screen controls and PLC integration simplify complex tasks and training even for less experienced operators
- Ensured safetyDesigned and built to meet applicable European and UK safety standards
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Variocut datasheet
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| Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Name | Variocut | |
| Cutting Accuracy | ±1 mm + 0.2% of the cut length | Positional and repeatable cutting accuracy |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 765 x 515 x 460mm | Length x Width x Height |
| Electrical Input | 230 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 10 A | Power supply requirements |
| Compressed Air Input | 6 Bar, 87 PSI | Required compressed air connection |
| Noise (idle) | 75dB | Noise level during idle operation |
| Material Width Max | 95mm | Maximum width of material that can be processed |
| Material Height Max | 30mm | Maximum height of material that can be processed |
| Material Diameter Max | 30mm | Maximum diameter of material that can be processed |
| Feeding Speed Max | 90m/min | Maximum feeding speed |
| Cutting Performance | 140cuts/min | Maximum cutting performance |
Variocut supports the following material families and profile configurations.
EpdmPlasticPvcRubberSiliconeSponge
Complex Profile
Flexible · Mixed · None
RubberPlasticEpdmPvcSiliconeSponge
Round Cord
Flexible · Solid · None
RubberPlasticEpdmPvcSilicone
Round Hose
Flexible · Hollow · None
RubberPlasticEpdmPvcSilicone
Square Profile
Flexible · Mixed · None
RubberPlasticEpdmPvcSiliconeSponge
Round Hose
Rigid · Hollow · None
RubberPlasticEpdmPvc
Variocut can be expanded with peripherals to improve automation, throughput and output consistency.
Dereelers
Passive and active dereelers feed materials smoothly for consistent, precise cutting performance.
Flexible
Prefeeders
Work with dereelers to maintain a tension-free loop for precise, repeatable cutting.
Flexible
Loop Control
Control your feed rate digitally, to supply a tension-free product flow into the cutting machine.
Flexible
