MVM MX150 industrial knife grinder
MVM MX150

Industrial Knife Grinder – MVM MX150

Heavy-duty industrial knife grinder for higher-volume straight knife sharpening, with grinding lengths up to 4.5 metres, PLC-controlled operation, variable carriage speed and magnetic workholding.

Heavy-Duty Industrial Knife Grinding for Higher Production Volumes

The MVM MX150 industrial knife grinder is designed for sharpening higher daily quantities of straight industrial knives where accuracy, repeatability and reliable production performance are important.

Manufactured by MVM in Italy and supplied by Tuckwell Machinery across Australia, the MX150 is available in grinding lengths from 1,000 mm to 4,500 mm.

The machine combines a 5.5 kW standard grinding motor, variable carriage speed, an electro-magnetic rotating chuck and PLC-controlled grinding cycles for demanding industrial knife sharpening applications.

Industrial Knife Grinder Higher-Volume Knife Grinding Grinding Lengths to 4.5 m PLC-Controlled Operation Australia-Wide Support
Production Knife Grinding

Industrial Knife Grinder for High-Volume Sharpening

The MX150 is designed for professional sharpening businesses, production facilities and industrial workshops that regularly resharpen straight knives.

Its robust grinding system, toothed-belt carriage drive, coolant delivery and automatic working cycle help provide consistent grinding conditions over repeated sharpening jobs.

Multiple grinding length configurations allow the MX150 to handle both shorter and longer industrial knives while providing the control required for production sharpening.

MX150 Industrial Knife Grinding

  • Grinding lengths from 1,000 to 4,500 mm
  • 5.5 kW standard grinding motor
  • PLC digital programmer as standard
  • Automatic working cycle
  • Programmable spark-out
  • Variable carriage speed from 1–20 m/min
  • Electro-magnetic rotating chuck
  • Optional finishing and filtration equipment
Industrial Knife Applications

Industrial Knife Sharpening for Production Environments

The MX150 combines grinding capacity, automatic control and machine stability for businesses sharpening industrial straight knives on a regular basis.

Paper Knives

Suitable for straight knives used in paper cutting and related industrial production applications.

Production Knives

Suitable for straight industrial knives used in production environments where repeatable professional sharpening is required.

Industrial Straight Knives

Grinding lengths up to 4.5 metres provide flexibility for a wide range of straight industrial knife applications.

Production Sharpening

Higher-Volume Industrial Knife Grinding

The MVM MX150 is designed for professional sharpening businesses, production facilities and industrial workshops that regularly resharpen straight industrial knives.

Variable carriage speed, controlled grinding cycles and coolant delivery help maintain stable grinding conditions throughout repeated sharpening work.

Optional filtration, wheel dressing and finishing equipment can be selected according to the required machine configuration and production workload.

Production Grinding Features

  • Built for repeated industrial sharpening
  • Grinding lengths from 1,000 to 4,500 mm
  • Variable carriage speed from 1–20 m/min
  • High coolant flow to the workpiece
  • Magnetic cleaner option
  • Paper filtration option
  • Optional diamond wheel dresser
  • Automatic working cycle
Automatic Grinding Control

PLC-Controlled Automatic Knife Grinder

The MX150 includes a PLC digital programmer as standard, allowing the machine to perform an automatic working cycle with programmable spark-out.

This helps reduce repetitive operator input and supports consistent grinding settings across repeated industrial knife sharpening jobs.

The electro-magnetic chuck rotates from 0° to 90°, while adjustable carriage run limits and variable carriage speed allow the machine to be configured for different knife dimensions and grinding requirements.

Control & Setup Features

  • PLC digital programmer
  • Automatic working cycle
  • Programmable spark-out
  • 0°–90° electro-magnetic chuck rotation
  • Adjustable carriage run limit switches
  • Variable carriage speed from 1–20 m/min
  • Slow-speed carriage option from 0.3–20 m/min
Production Sharpening

Industrial Knife Sharpening Machine for Repeated Grinding Work

For businesses sharpening industrial knives regularly, the MX150 provides the grinding length, motor power and automatic control needed for demanding production environments.

Its combination of magnetic workholding, adjustable carriage movement, coolant delivery and PLC programming is designed to support consistent straight-knife grinding over repeated sharpening cycles.

Repeatable Grinding

PLC-controlled cycles help maintain consistent machine settings over recurring sharpening jobs.

Flexible Grinding Lengths

Choose from multiple machine lengths between 1,000 and 4,500 mm to suit different industrial knife dimensions.

Production-Focused Design

The MX150 is intended for professional environments where industrial knives are sharpened regularly and efficiently.

Technical Specifications

MVM MX150 Industrial Knife Grinder Specifications

The MX150 is available in multiple grinding lengths and can be configured with optional equipment to suit different industrial knife sharpening requirements.

Feature MVM MX150
Grinding Lengths 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500 / 3000 / 3500 / 4500 mm
Grinding Motor Power 5.5 kW standard, 7.5 kW option
Grinding Wheel Diameter Ø178 mm
Carriage Speed 1–20 m/min
Slow Carriage Speed Option 0.3–20 m/min
Maximum Clearance Between Chuck & Grinding Wheel 90 mm
Magnetic Chuck Width 120 mm
Chuck Rotation Electro-magnetic chuck rotating from 0° to 90°
Control PLC digital programmer standard
Optional Features Thin-polarity magnetic chuck, diamond wheel dresser, wheel-wear compensation system, super-finishing head, magnetic cleaner, paper filters and angular divisor for magnetic chuck ±90°

Specifications and options may vary depending on machine configuration and current supply. Please confirm current specifications with Tuckwell Machinery before ordering.

Machine Demonstration

See the MVM MX150 Industrial Knife Grinder in Action

Watch the MX150 operating as a heavy-duty industrial knife grinding machine.

MVM MX150

Industrial Knife Grinding

See the MX150 grinding carriage, magnetic workholding and automatic sharpening system in operation.

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Compare the MVM Range

Compare MVM Knife Grinder Models

MVM manufactures a range of knife grinding machines for different production volumes, knife dimensions and industrial sharpening requirements. Compare the models below to find the machine best suited to your application.

Machine Best Suited To Why Choose It?
MVM BM Straight Knife Grinder & Chipper Knife Sharpening Machine Compact straight-knife grinding applications and workshops requiring a smaller MVM grinding machine.
MVM ZX Granulator Blade Sharpening Machine Professional sharpening for granulator and recycling blade applications.
MVM PX Automatic Knife Sharpening Machine PLC-controlled automatic knife sharpening with motorised downfeed and professional workholding.
MVM MX150 Industrial Knife Grinder Higher daily knife quantities, automatic grinding control and demanding production sharpening environments.
MVM KS250 / KX250 Knife Sharpening Grinding Machine Long industrial knives and blades requiring extended grinding lengths and heavy-duty machine construction.
MVM FX20 / FX40 Industrial Blade Sharpening Machine High-capacity industrial grinding applications requiring a larger, heavy-duty sharpening and grinding machine.
Why Choose the MX150?

Built for Higher-Volume Industrial Knife Grinding

The MX150 sits within the MVM range as a production-focused knife grinder for businesses requiring greater grinding capacity and automatic control.

High-Volume Capability

Designed for workshops sharpening industrial knives regularly rather than occasional light-duty work.

Automatic Grinding Cycle

PLC control and programmable spark-out help provide a more consistent and repeatable grinding process.

Flexible Machine Lengths

Multiple grinding length options allow the machine to be configured around the knives typically handled by your business.

Australian Machinery Support

Why Buy the MVM MX150 from Tuckwell Machinery?

Tuckwell Machinery supplies and supports MVM knife grinding machinery across Australia. Our team can help assess your typical knife dimensions, sharpening volume and equipment requirements before recommending a suitable machine configuration.

Machine Selection Advice

Practical advice based on your knife dimensions, sharpening volume and production requirements.

Installation & Training

Support with machine installation, commissioning and operator familiarisation.

Australia-Wide Support

Technical assistance, servicing support and spare-parts help for machinery supplied by Tuckwell.

Frequently Asked Questions

MVM MX150 Industrial Knife Grinder FAQs

What is an industrial knife grinder?

An industrial knife grinder is designed to accurately sharpen straight industrial knives used in production environments. The MVM MX150 is designed for higher-volume sharpening work and is available in grinding lengths from 1,000 to 4,500 mm.

What is the MVM MX150 designed to sharpen?

The MX150 is designed for industrial straight knives, including paper knives and other straight industrial knife applications requiring repeatable professional sharpening.

Is the MVM MX150 suited to higher-volume industrial knife sharpening?

Yes. The MX150 is designed for professional sharpening businesses and production environments that regularly sharpen straight industrial knives, with PLC-controlled cycles, variable carriage speed and grinding lengths from 1,000 to 4,500 mm.

What grinding lengths are available for the MVM MX150?

The MX150 is available in grinding lengths of 1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 2,500, 3,000, 3,500 and 4,500 mm.

Does the MVM MX150 have automatic grinding control?

Yes. The MX150 includes a PLC digital programmer, automatic working cycle and programmable spark-out.

What is the carriage speed of the MVM MX150?

The standard carriage speed range is 1–20 m/min. A slow-speed carriage option covering 0.3–20 m/min is also available.

Does Tuckwell Machinery support MVM industrial knife grinders in Australia?

Yes. Tuckwell Machinery supplies and supports MVM knife grinding machinery across Australia, with assistance available for machine selection, technical support, servicing and spare parts.

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