Cutting accessories: knife guard, magnetic pads, jogger blocks and guides

Update Ltd Cutting Accessories

Caring for your knives is key for both performance and safety. Update Ltd offers several high-quality accessories to protect operators, blades, and finished work.

Protect Operators & Blades with a Knife Guard

Knife Guard

Whether you’re cutting or transporting blades, protection matters. Our knife guard adds a safety layer during service and transit, and a built-in magnetic strip holds the guard firmly in place. Protecting the blade prevents premature dulling, improves cut quality, and helps maintain productivity.

Prevent Clamp Marks with Mag Pads

Mag Pad

Magnetic clamp pads shield delicate stocks from clamp marks. A durable magnetic rubber back secures the pad to the clamp, while a high-density foam face cushions sharp edges. For a few dollars, you safeguard work, reduce reprints, and keep production moving.

Square Stacks Fast with Jogger Blocks

Jogger Blocks

Jogger blocks align stacks before cutting for precise, repeatable results. Heavy-duty construction with magnetic strips on the base keeps the block positioned securely on metal surfaces.

Angle & Book Guides for Clean, Accurate Cuts

  • Angle Guide — Easily angle large stacks for perfect corner cutting with speed and precision.
  • Book Guide / Book Holddown — Compresses and guides stock against the false clamp, preventing crumpling or “fluffing” at the edges for crisp cuts.

Polar Pressure Control Pedal

The foot-operated pressure control pedal fits all Polar cutter models. It’s cast aluminum with a riveted reference scale. Many shops prefer updated replacement models for improved feel and longevity.

Slik Spray: Low-Friction, Anti-Static Helper

Slik Spray is a water-based, ozone-friendly alternative to old CFC-propelled aerosols. It reduces friction to near zero, helps eliminate static, and keeps surfaces silky smooth—without propellants, so 100% of the bottle contents are usable.

User tip: After application, buff well with a clean rag to help prevent surface rust.

Great for:

  • Reducing friction on paper cutter beds
  • Repelling paper dust and ink on impression/transfer cylinders
  • Cutting drag on folding operations
  • Cleaning and reducing adhesion of most bindery glues on paper knives

Bottom line: Protection, efficiency, and high productivity go hand in hand. Update Ltd cutting accessories help you work safer and produce cleaner results.