BERHALTER - sets new quality standards for die-cutting of flat and embossed aluminum lids, packing lids made out of polyester, paper labels or in-mould labels (IML).

BERHALTER is the number one company in die-cutting.  The name BERHALTER is synonymous with the production of innovative and customized die-cutting systems. BERHALTER is the world’s only manufacturer of flatbed die-cutting machines with its own tool-making shop. With its high-performance die-cutting machines and a specialist for die-cutting tools, it offers tailor-made services – 100% Made in Switzerland. Consequently, the range of application for BERHALTER die-cutting systems knows no bounds – systems that allow both intricate lid and label geometries as well as a wide range of different materials to be optimally processed and die-cut to perfection.

Expression of efficiency

As a specialist in highly precise and multi-functional die-cutting tools, BERHALTER offers a perfect and individual product solution. High wear-resistant die-cutting tools round out the complete one-stop-shopping solution and combine optimal utilization of materials with high production output. Additional operations, such as a deep-drawing station, perforation station, groove and rib station, relief stamping station and pre-punching station for notches and moulding holes can be integrated into the die-cutting tools.

The range of application for BERHALTER die-cutting systems allow both intricate lid and label geometries as well as a wide range of different materials:

• » Flat packaging lids out of aluminum (down to 13 µ)
• » Deep drawn (recessed) packaging lids out of aluminum
• » Flat packaging lids out of aluminum (down to 20 µ)
• » Labels out of compounds of plastic and/or paper
• » Labels out of polypropylene (BOPP) and other for IML applications (less than 40µ)
• » Paper labels and lightweight cardboard packaging’s

BERHALTER improved many unique technologies:

• » Highest feed and print-to-die accuracy on the market
• » State-of-the-art technology for servo controlled drive systems (servo drives since 1989)
• » Fully automatic foil guiding system for badly wound rolls
• » Fully automatic tension control system for cutting permanent perfect lid and label size
• » Automatic identification of tools with RFID technology
• » Innovative fully-automatic stacking and handling systems
• » New high resistance steels for the cutting components for longer life-time
• » Modern and user-friendly touch screen operating interface
• » Print and web surface inspection system

Process security

All BERHALTER die-cutting machines can be fitted out with additional options that provide further, substantial production optimizations. The world’s first fully automatic handling system makes it possible to separate accurately counted lid and label stacks and place them fully automatically into a pre-defined position. 100% print and surface inspection systems, anti-static mechanisms, a marking and a counting station, web scrap withdrawal systems and many more functions like in-line embossing or in-line perforating of the film/foil increase your efficiency, productivity and production stability.

BERHALTER® PRINT inspect™ - 100% print inspection system -only errorless foil is punched
BERHALTER® WEB inspect™ - 100% surface inspection system - only errorless foil is punched
BERHALTER® BEAM stack™ - fully automatic label/lid counting, separation and handling system
BERHALTER® WEB slitter™ - automatic web slitter for increasing production enhancement

Inspect your foil, paper and film material and detect all misprints and material defects

• » protect your high production quality
• » increase your productivity
• » achieve enormous material and cost savings

BERHALTER is also one of the leading manufacturers of injection moulds for small and large moulds from 30 kg up to 10 tones. For that reason it is perfectly familiar with the quality requirements for IML labels in terms of the perfect destacking and the precise operation of the feed systems and injection molding, and provides this integrated expertise at the disposal of the customers.

Product Ranges

BERHALTER high-performance die-cutting machines with unique production and efficiency increasing innovations.
BERHALTER is the world’s only manufacturer of flatbed die-cutting machines with its own tool-making shop.
Integrated web guiding system with highest feed and print-to-die accuracy.
Largest tool area worldwide with double output punching tools.
The world first fully automatic system for counting, separating and perfect handling of cutted lid and label stacks.
With Berhalter die-cutting tools the unique material saving arrangements can be realized.
Berhalter unwinding system with integrated embossing and fully automatic tension control.