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What is Pelletizer Blades?

Pelletizer blades and knives are essential components in the plastics recycling and manufacturing industries, designed to cut plastic materials into uniform pellets for further processing. These precision tools are utilized in various pelletizing systems, including Strand Pelletizing, Underwater Pelletizing, Water Ring Pelletizing, Air Ring Pelletizing and Hot Die Face Pelletizing, to ensure consistent pellet size and quality.

Manufactured from high-quality materials such as D2 high-carbon/high-chrome tool steel, DC53, carbide etc, Fordura’s pelletizer knives offer exceptional durability and wear resistance. Advanced coatings can further enhance their performance by reducing friction and extending service life. These knives are compatible with a wide range of pelletizing equipment from leading OEMs, ensuring versatility across different production environments. The efficiency of pelletizer blades directly impacts production throughput and pellet quality. Fordura’s precision-engineered knives contribute to uniform pellet production, reduce waste, and minimize downtime due to maintenance.

Our strict quality control process guarantees exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and durability — even in the most abrasive applications. Trusted by industry leaders in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Fordura’s pelletizer cutting solutions are built for high-speed, high-volume performance.

Fordura is not just a supplier — we’re your long-term partner in complete cutting & pelletizing solution.

Selecting the appropriate pelletizer knives tailored to specific applications and materials is crucial for optimizing operational efficiency and achieving high-quality output.

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Cost-Effective Solutions for Pelletizing Industry

At Fordura,  we deliver smart, cost-effective cutting solutions tailored for the pelletizing process. Our pelletizer knives are engineered to reduce wear, lower replacement frequency, and minimize costly downtime. Our solutions are trusted worldwide for delivering the perfect balance of performance, longevity, and value.

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Designed for precision and durability in high-speed extrusion processes. Custom solutions available to meet your specific processing needs.
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Looking for the Perfect Blades & Knives for Your Pelletizer?

Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment or replacing worn-out parts, choosing the right pelletizer blades can make or break your production efficiency. At Fordura, we understand the challenges of achieving consistent pellet size, minimizing dust, and maintaining machine uptime. Our blades are engineered for high precision, tight tolerances, and smooth operation — helping you achieve perfect pellets, every time.

Fordura pelletizer knives are compatible with a wide range of systems, including strand pelletizers, underwater pelletizers, and die-face pelletizing machines. We offer both OEM replacement blades and tailor-made designs to match your exact application, material type, and production environment. With Fordura, you get more than just blades — you get reliability, performance, and peace of mind.

Discover the Ideal Steel Material for Your Pelletizer Knives

Steel selection plays a vital role in the durability and cutting performance of pelletizer knives. At Fordura, we combine metallurgical expertise with real-world testing to ensure every blade offers outstanding wear resistance, edge retention, and impact toughness. Whether you’re processing abrasive plastics, rubber compounds, or soft polymers, we help you choose the right material that keeps your blade sharper — longer.

We offer a wide selection of premium tool steels and alloys, including D2, M2, T15, Carbide, Stellite, and high-speed steel options — each with its own balance of hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Our in-house heat treatment and precision grinding processes ensure maximum blade life and optimal cutting results, even under continuous high-speed operations.

We can offer the following steel material as requested.

Who Manufactured Your Plastic Pelletizer?

No matter who built your pelletizer — Fordura has the blades to match. Our pelletizer knives are widely used in machines from global manufacturers, and in many cases, we are the original blade supplier behind the scenes. For other brands, our engineering team can provide upgraded blade designs that outperform OEM parts in durability, precision, and cost-efficiency. Whether you use EREMA, NGR, Coperion, Gala, MAAG, or others — Fordura delivers blades that fit, last, and perform better.

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We design and manufacture a complete range of pelletizing knives for different cutting systems and machine configurations:

All our knives are made to withstand high-speed, high-load environments, ensuring both precision and durability. For complex or custom setups, Fordura also offers tailor-made solutions to meet your specific processing needs — from material selection to geometry and mounting system compatibility.

Advantages of Fordura Pelletizer Knives

At Fordura,  we deliver smart, cost-effective cutting solutions tailored for the pelletizing process. Our pelletizer knives are engineered to reduce wear, lower replacement frequency, and minimize costly downtime. Our solutions are trusted worldwide for delivering the perfect balance of performance, longevity, and value.

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Exceptional Blade Longevity

While traditional pelletizer knives may wear out in just a few hours, Fordura blades are engineered for endurance. Thanks to our advanced material selection and precision heat treatment, many of our customers report up to 15–20 times longer blade life compared to standard knives. This translates into fewer blade changes, reduced machine downtime, and long-term cost savings.

Minimized Resin Build-up for Cleaner Operation

Fordura’s pelletizer knives feature optimized edge geometry and surface finishing that actively reduce resin accumulation. Whether you’re processing PP, PE, or engineering plastics, our blades stay cleaner and sharper longer — maintaining consistent pellet quality and minimizing the need for frequent blade cleaning or adjustments.

Built-in Safety by Design

Blade changes can be one of the riskiest operations on the shop floor. Fordura addresses this with ergonomic, safer-to-handle designs that reduce the risk of accidental cuts during installation or removal. And because our knives last longer, your team is exposed to fewer replacements, significantly lowering the chances of injury.

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At Fordura, we understand that every pelletizing line is unique. That’s why we offer custom-engineered blade solutions, fast delivery, and expert technical support — all at competitive pricing.
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Tired of Downtime and Poor Cutting Results?

When it comes to pelletizing, the blade you choose determines your output quality, production efficiency, and operating cost. Using the wrong knife — even slightly misaligned or poorly hardened — can lead to inconsistent pellet size, excessive fines, blade chipping, or frequent stoppages. The real cost? Lower productivity, higher maintenance, and increased material waste. At Fordura, we understand that the right blade is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.

With over 40 years of expertise in blade engineering, Fordura offers precision-manufactured pelletizer knives that are tailor-made for your machine, material, and production goals. Whether you’re running underwater, strand, or die-face pelletizing systems, we supply OEM-compatible or custom knives that guarantee long-lasting sharpness and clean cuts. From plastics to rubber, our blades are trusted worldwide for delivering exceptional results with minimal downtime.

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This will not happen in Fordura’s Knives. With the Fordura’ blade, you can ensure that your machine operates at peak level, delivering quality results.   Trust Fordura – we make sure your blades work for you, not against you..

How Fordura Solves Your Pelletizing Challenges?

At Fordura, we don’t just sell blades — we engineer solutions. Our pelletizer knives are manufactured from premium tool steels like D2, M2, or Stellite®, with optimal hardness and precision grinding to ensure smooth, clean cuts and long-lasting performance. Our blades are built to minimize downtime and maximize pellet consistency — even under extreme workloads.

Need better wear resistance? Faster cutting speed? A custom design for your unique machine? No problem. Fordura offers OEM-compatible and tailor-made blades for leading brands like EREMA, NGR, MAAG, and more — helping you solve performance bottlenecks at the root.

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No two pelletizing systems are exactly alike — and neither are our blades. Fordura offers both OEM-equivalent and custom-designed pelletizer knives tailored to match your exact machine specifications, whether it’s EREMA, NGR, MAAG, Gala, or others. We consider blade geometry, mounting hole alignment, and operational speed to ensure a perfect fit and optimal cutting performance.

From retrofitting older machines to enhancing performance on modern extrusion lines, our team works closely with clients to deliver solutions that simply fit better and last longer.

At Fordura, material selection is never guesswork. We source and process high-performance steels like D2, M2, T15, Carbide, and Stellite®, each chosen for its edge retention, hardness, and resistance to wear or corrosion. Every blade for pelletizer undergoes strict metallurgical testing and precision heat treatment to ensure it can stand up to even the most abrasive or high-temperature environments.

The result? Fewer blade changes, cleaner cuts, and longer production runs — all contributing to reduced downtime and better ROI.

Our pelletizer knives are precision ground to micron-level tolerances, ensuring uniform cutting edges that maintain their sharpness over extended cycles. This level of accuracy guarantees smoother operation, reduced fines and dust, and consistent pellet sizes — all essential for maintaining end-product quality in both virgin and recycled material applications.

Better pellet quality means better customer satisfaction — and Fordura helps you achieve both.

Downtime costs money — and we get that. That’s why Fordura maintains streamlined production and logistics systems to ensure fast turnaround times and reliable international shipping. Whether you need a standard blade or a fully customized solution, our global team is equipped to respond quickly and deliver wherever you are.

In urgent situations, we also offer express production and shipment services to get you back in business faster.

Don’t Settle for Less – Take Action Now!

Why wait for another breakdown or another batch of rejected pellets? The right pelletizer blade can transform your production line — and Fordura is ready to make that difference for you. Our expert team will help you identify the best blade solution for your equipment, materials, and budget.

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Custom Manufacturing – OEM & ODM Service

At Fordura, we offer full OEM & ODM services to support your unique pelletizer blade requirements. Whether you’re a machine manufacturer needing reliable blade sourcing (OEM), or you require custom-designed blades under your own brand (ODM), our expert team provides end-to-end engineering, prototyping, and production. From drawing to delivery, we make your blade vision a reality — with precision, speed, and confidentiality

Trusted by OEMs and industrial leaders worldwide — partner with Fordura and cut smarter.

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We Not Only Supply Blades And Knives, But Also A Complete Solution

Every blade we forge, every solution we provide, embodies this vision. We are not just manufacturing blades; we are driving the industry towards unparalleled efficiency and eco-friendliness. Our robust and precision-engineered blades enable industries to process waste effectively, contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future.
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Established in 1982, , our unwavering commitment guarantees that our blades provide superior cutting efficiency and quality in your operations.

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Manufactured in China

Our production base in China allows us to offer the most cost-effective pricing in the industry for our blades, delivering exceptional value that propels your success!

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We uphold an extensive inventory of knife components that are ready for immediate dispatch. Additionally, our bespoke blades are also available for rapid delivery.

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Why Fordura Blades Are the Smartest Upgrade for Your Plastic Pelletizing Line?

When it comes to enhancing the efficiency, consistency, and reliability of your plastic pelletizing operations, the right blade makes all the difference. At Fordura, we combine cutting-edge engineering with global production excellence to deliver pelletizer knives that redefine durability, precision, and value. Discover why more manufacturers worldwide choose Fordura to power their pelletizer upgrades.
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German Engineering, China-Based Manufacturing Excellence

Fordura blends the best of both worlds: German engineering heritage and cost-effective, high-precision manufacturing in China. This dual structure ensures that every pelletizer blade benefits from advanced European blade design while remaining competitively priced for global markets.

Our German R&D centers focus on blade geometry, cutting dynamics, and application-specific design, while our Chinese factories use advanced CNC and inspection systems to produce blades at scale — all under strict quality standards. This structure allows us to deliver high-performance blades with fast turnaround and global logistics flexibility.

Optimized Steel Material Selection for Every Application

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. At Fordura, we select the right tool steel or alloy based on your material type, pelletizer design, and working conditions. Our options include D2, M2, T15, Tungsten Carbide, and Stellite®, all known for exceptional wear resistance and edge retention.

Each steel grade undergoes strict metallurgical analysis to ensure the right balance of hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The result? Fordura blades stay sharp longer, cut cleaner, and reduce the frequency of replacements — even under extreme production demands.

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Precision CNC Machining for Micron-Level Accuracy

Every Fordura pelletizer knife is machined using advanced CNC equipment to ensure micron-level tolerances and consistent cutting edge geometry. This precision not only guarantees smooth, dust-free pelletizing but also reduces machine vibration and noise.

From blank preparation to final grinding, our blades are processed through fully automated lines with digital quality monitoring. This ensures that each piece you receive fits perfectly — whether it’s for a standard OEM model or a customized blade configuration.

German Vacuum Heat Treatment for Long-Lasting Edge Hardness

Heat treatment is the heart of blade performance — and we do it the Fordura way. Our vacuum heat treatment process, developed in collaboration with German metallurgists, delivers excellent hardness and uniform microstructure without internal stress or distortion.

This method ensures that each pelletizer blade maintains its edge sharpness over prolonged use, resisting deformation and wear even under high-speed, high-pressure cutting environments. It’s a vital step that gives Fordura blades their signature durability.
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Cryogenic Deep Freezing with Liquid Nitrogen for Stability

To further enhance blade life and microstructure stability, Fordura implements cryogenic treatment using liquid nitrogen, taking each blade to temperatures below -190°C. This process transforms retained austenite into martensite, significantly improving wear resistance and dimensional stability. Combined with vacuum heat treatment, our cryogenic freezing step minimizes internal stresses and maximizes edge retention — especially critical in high-volume pelletizing operations. It’s a technology trusted by aerospace and now applied to industrial blades, only at Fordura.

What Our Clients Say About Fordura’s Pelletizer Blades

At Fordura, we don’t just supply blades — we build long-term partnerships. Our clients across the plastic and rubber recycling industries rely on us for high-performance pelletizer blades and knives that deliver exceptional results in demanding environments. Here’s what some of our global partners have to say about working with Fordura.
We’ve been using Fordura’s D2 pelletizer knives on our underwater pelletizing lines for over two years, and the results have been outstanding. The blades stay sharper longer, reduce dust, and give us far more consistent pellet size than our previous suppliers. We’ve also noticed significantly less downtime. Fordura has become an essential part of our production success.
Anna Müller

Operations Manager
(Germany)

Fordura’s strand pelletizer blades have transformed our extrusion process. The cutting is clean, reliable, and efficient. What impressed me most was the technical support — their team helped us select the right blade material and geometry based on our specific application. It’s rare to find a supplier that understands both blades and pelletizer performance this well.
Carlos Jiménez

Production Director
( Mexico)

We were looking for durable pelletizer blades for our die-face pelletizing system and Fordura exceeded our expectations. The blade longevity, cut precision, and reduced fines have significantly improved our output. Their engineering team also provided valuable guidance on choosing the right steel grade. Fordura is now our go-to partner for pelletizer knife solutions.
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Technical Supervisor
(France)

Are You Looking for Other Recycling Industry Blades & Knives- Spare part?

At Fordura, we don’t just specialize in pelletizer rotors. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality blades and knives for various recycling industry applications. From shredders and granulators to balers and choppers, we provide durable, precision-engineered spare parts that ensure your equipment operates at peak performance. Whether you need replacement parts or custom-designed solutions, Fordura is your trusted partner for reliable, long-lasting blades and knives that help keep your recycling processes efficient and productive. Get in touch with us today to find the perfect parts for your recycling machinery!

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Plastic

The plastic recycling industry demands high-precision cutting tools to handle various plastic materials efficiently. Fordura’s blades are engineered to shred and granulate everything from PET bottles to HDPE containers and PVC products…

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Tire / Rubber

Tire and rubber recycling is critical to managing non-biodegradable waste and reducing environmental impact. Fordura’s blades handle the intense demands of rubber shredding, ensuring smooth and reliable processing for tire & rubber  recycling plants…

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Metal / Car

The metal recycling industry recovers valuable resources from scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles, supporting the circular economy. Fordura’s robust blades are built to withstand heavy-duty metal processing, making metal recycling faster and safer….
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Wood / Tree

Recycling wood waste helps preserve forests and promote a sustainable cycle of wood use. Fordura’s blades provide clean, powerful cuts for wood and tree materials, contributing to efficient wood recycling operations…

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Cable / Wire

Recycling cables and wires is essential for retrieving metals while minimizing waste. Fordura’s precision blades are ideal for cleanly separating metal from insulation, enhancing the recovery process in cable recycling…

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MSW Waste

Municipal solid waste recycling is vital for reducing landfill use and reclaiming valuable resources. Fordura’s versatile blades are crafted to handle mixed waste materials effectively, enabling thorough and efficient MSW processing…

Know more about FORDURA and Why FORDURA


Welcome to Fordura – the home of superior industrial blades and knives. In knowing more about us, you’ll find why we stand out. Our diverse product line includes including single shaft shredder blades, double shredder shredder, and knives for granulator, wood chipper, scrap shear etc. Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, Fordura is your trusted partner in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fordura and Our Pelletizer Blades

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a long-term partner, you may have questions about Fordura, our services, or the performance of our pelletizer blades and knives. Below we’ve answered some of the most common inquiries from clients around the world. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us directly — our team is here to help. Chere here for more questions »
Fordura has its global R&D center in Germany and our main production facilities in China. This unique combination allows us to deliver German-engineered precision with cost-effective manufacturing advantages.

We specialize in supplying industrial blades and knives for the recycling, plastic extrusion, tire shredding, metal processing, and converting industries — with a strong focus on high-performance cutting tools.

Absolutely. Our engineering team regularly works with custom specifications. Simply send us your technical drawing or a sample blade, and we will create a precise match or optimized alternative.

Yes. We serve clients in over 100 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. We offer flexible shipping options and multilingual support to make international collaboration seamless.

Our edge lies in engineering excellence, premium steel materials, precision CNC machining, and unmatched customization flexibility — all combined with fast lead times and competitive pricing.

We manufacture pelletizer knives for strand, underwater, die-face, water ring, and air ring pelletizing systems. Both OEM-compatible and custom designs are available.

We offer a range of materials including D2, M2, T15, Stellite®, and Tungsten Carbide, selected based on your cutting application and wear resistance requirements.
Yes, we produce blades compatible with brands like EREMA, NGR, MAAG, Gala, and more. We also support custom-fit solutions for older or hybrid systems.
Blade life depends on the material processed and operating conditions, but our customers typically report 20–30% longer service life compared to standard alternatives — thanks to advanced heat treatment and precision grinding.

Yes, in most cases we can provide a test sample or small-batch trial order. Just contact us with your machine type and application details, and we’ll recommend the best fit.

How fordura control its blades quality to ensure the best perfermance?

Fordura prides itself on the exceptional quality of its industrial blades. How do we ensure peak performance? Our meticulous quality control process plays a pivotal role. Dive into the journey of our knives, from raw material selection to rigorous testing, and discover the Fordura quality assurance difference…
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Material integrity is at the heart of Fordura’s blade manufacturing process. Utilizing over 40 years of metallurgical knowledge, we ensure the use of high-quality steel in forging our blades, meeting the rigorous demands of various industrial operations with unwavering efficiency.

We Design & Analyze- FORDURA Blade

Designed in Germany, this is one of our advantages. We have our own Fordura Germany to design and develop the latest cutting technology to ensure we are always have the core technology in the material, manufacturing, heat-treatment.

We Manufacture & Heat-treatment- FORDURA KNIVES

We have many CNC machines centers in our workshop and we own the most advanced heat-treatment equipment from Germany, operated by our expert to ensure the final accuracy in size and suitable hardness for various application.

We Inspect & Quality Control - FORDURA Blade

After the blades finished, our Quality Control Team will handle to check and test every piece of blades to ensure free of problems on our blades. This is key important to ensure the blades delivered in your band are perfect.

Know more about for Fordura

Fordura China and Fordura Germany Cooperation Company

WE ARE GERMANY BASED COMPANY IN THE MANUFACTURING OF INDUSTRIAL SINGLE SHAFT SHREDDER BLADES, DOUBLE SHAFT SHREDDER KNIVES, GRANULATOR BLADES, WOOD CHIPPER KNIVES AND BLADES FOR VARIOUS MACHINE LIKE CHOPPER, RASPER AS WELL SCRAP METAL SHEAR. ALSO WE ARE MANUFACTURING SCREENS, ROTORS AS CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT.

Fordura China is located in Chongqing City,China based on Germany Technology with the modernized production facility in Chongqing and R&D center in Chongqing & Berlin. Over the years, Fordura has become one of the world’s leading blades & knives manufacturers in this market, and our blades are widely applied to renewable recycling resources in plastic, tire, rubber, metal, e-waste, MSW, textile, packaging, paper and wood.

Fordura Germany was founded by Forrest family in year of 1982 which was a small family workshop, and started designing and manufacturing blades actually in their car garage, and this is how the story begins. Adapting to the requirements of globalization, Fordura China was founded in Chongqing in 2008 as the main production site for the worldwide market. Right now, Fordura has become one of the world’s leading blades & knives manufacturers in this market, and we are still on the way.

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