Automatic Tubing Cutter – Versatile Auto Pipe Cutter for Plastic, Shrink, and Hose Applications

Are you looking for a reliable automatic tubing cutter that can accurately handle PVC pipes, silicone hoses, heat shrink sleeves, or even paper tubes? This comprehensive guide highlights key features, materials compatibility, and technical insights to help manufacturers choose the right auto pipe cutter or automatic pipe cutter for their production lines. We also explore our own tube cutting machine automatic solutions optimized for precise, burr-free cuts and productivity.

Why an Automatic Tubing Cutter Is a Smart Upgrade

Manual or semi-automatic cutting systems can struggle with soft tubing materials, causing length inconsistency, surface crushing, or unsafe edges. In contrast, an automatic tubing cutter—like those from Eraser with dual-belt feed and rotary blade systems—delivers clean, square cuts at programmable length and volume levels. These systems often support batch programming, recipe kits, and integration with spooling systems for continuous operation.

Key Features to Look For in Your Auto Pipe Cutter

• Touchscreen CNC control to input length, batch count, and feed speeds easily.
• Dual or quad-belt feeding systems to prevent deformation—critical for soft tubing.
• Servo or stepper motor drive enabling automated, precision cuts.
• Burr-free rotary or cold blade to avoid secondary deburring.
• Material flexibility: plastic tubing, shrink sleeves, silicone, rubber hose, and paper cores.
• Batch & kitting support: up to 99 jobs and multi-length cutting kits as in industry standard models

Material & Industry Compatibility

Top-rated tubing cutters support a wide variety of materials—from PVC, polyurethane, silicone, nylon reinforced hose, vinyl, heat shrink sleeves, to fiberboard or kraft paper tubes. If you’re processing mixed materials (like shrink tubing followed by rigid sleeves), choose a machine with adjustable feed pressure and blade types.

Our Featured Models: KKTC Series Auto Pipe Cutters

KK‑TC302 – Compact & High-Speed

• Cutting range: Ø 1–8 mm
• Tolerance: ±0.01 × Length (L)
• Speed: up to 18,000 cuts/hour
• Blade: 22 mm tungsten steel, dual-direction motion
• Interface: 4.3″ touchscreen controller with 99 recipe memory
• Great for: plastic tubing, silicone sleeves, small flexible hose

KKTC‑312C – Versatile Industrial Cutter

• Cutting range: Ø 2–45 mm
• Tolerance: ±0.01 × Length (L)
• Speed: approx. 14,000 cuts/hour
• Feeding: 4‑wheel crawler (protects material surfaces)
• Well-suited for: corrugated tubing, heat shrink sleeves, rubber hoses, plastic pipes

View KKTC‑312C Specs

Competitive Benchmark: Why Our Design Excels

Compared to Eraser WC601B/D series and Autocutter models, our KKTC series offers tighter length tolerance, a broader material diameter range, and faster feeding mechanisms : While Eraser machines typically support up to about 1‑1/8″ OD (~28 mm), our models go higher with greater throughput, all while keeping surface integrity and user safety.

Applications in Real Production Environments

• Wire harness production – cutting heat shrink sleeves before terminal crimping
• Medical tubing – cutting of catheters, oxygen tubes, silicone lines
• Rubber hose manufacturing – including nylon-reinforced hoses
• Packaging – cutting paper cores for films or wrapping rolls

Installation, Safety & Maintenance Tips

• Always use protective guards and interlocks during operation
• Configure feed tension based on material softness to avoid pressure marks
• Change blades regularly—tires expect up to 100k cuts before replacement
• Keep control electronics clean from dust or debris for long-term accuracy
• Perform calibration checks monthly for critical applications

FAQ: Automatic Tubing Cutter