Your Esko Kongsberg digital cutting table is a precision instrument—a significant investment in your production capability. Every component matters, and the cutting underlay you use is no exception. It's the silent partner in every clean cut, every protected blade, and every square meter of efficiently processed material.

Whether you're running a Kongsberg X, XL24, XL44, or X Edge system, the felt underlay plays a critical role in achieving the results your customers demand .

The Challenges Without a High-Quality Felt Underlay

Why Felt? The Technical Advantage

Kongsberg systems are available with either felt or PVC underlays, and each serves distinct purposes. Felt underlays are specifically recommended when cutting materials such as honeycomb, corrugated core board, and various foam types .

Here's why:

1. Blade Protection and Extended Tool Life

Felt's soft yet firm structure acts as a sacrificial layer. When paired with serrated-edge blades like the BLD-SR6353, the felt underlay allows the blade to cut through materials cleanly, sinking slightly into the surface to ensure complete separation without striking the hard table beneath . This dramatically extends blade life—a measurable cost saving in high-volume production.

2. Friction and Heat Management

Serrated blades reduce friction between blade and material, keeping blade tips cooler during oscillating cuts . The felt underlay works in harmony with this design. Its permeable structure and natural give complement the blade's performance, ensuring clean cuts without material melting or sticking.

3. Non-Shedding, Durable Construction

Premium felt underlays feature tight, firm construction that does not shed or scrape . This is particularly critical for:

• Pharmaceutical and food packaging where contamination is unacceptable
• High-value printed materials where surface marring ruins finished products
• Flexo plate production where any debris compromises print quality

4. Air Permeability and Flexibility

Felt's natural air permeability aids in material hold-down on vacuum tables, while its flexibility ensures smooth feeding on conveyor-equipped systems .

Compatible With All Major Esko Kongsberg Models

Annilte felt cutting underlays are engineered to fit the full Kongsberg X-Series family:

Technical Specifications

Why Italian Customers Choose Annilte

Italy is home to some of the world's most demanding packaging, signage, and display producers. Precision is not a luxury—it's a requirement. Annilte serves this market with:

• Direct factory pricing with no intermediary markups
• Fast European delivery with competitive lead times
• Custom sizing to match your exact table specifications
• SGS-certified quality and rigorous manufacturing standards
• Technical support with English and Italian language capability