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MVM FX20 industrial blade sharpening machine for long shear and guillotine blades
MVM FX20 & FX40

Industrial Blade Sharpening Machine for Shear & Guillotine Blades

Heavy-duty MVM sharpening machines engineered for long and oversized industrial blades. The FX20 and FX40 combine high-powered grinding motors, extended grinding lengths and programmable grinding cycles for demanding shear blade and guillotine blade applications.

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MVM FX20 & FX40 Industrial Blade Sharpening Machines

The MVM FX20 and FX40 are heavy-duty industrial blade sharpening machines developed for long, large and oversized industrial blades. Grinding lengths are available from 1,500 mm to 7,100 mm, with longer special configurations available where required.

The FX series is particularly suited to sharpening industrial shear blades and guillotine blades, where machine rigidity, secure magnetic workholding and consistent grinding geometry across a long cutting edge are critical.

High-powered grinding wheel motors also make the FX20 and FX40 suitable for industrial blade manufacture, high-volume regrinding and surface grinding of substantial workpieces. Rotating magnetic chucks are available for blade sharpening, while fixed magnetic chuck configurations can be used where surface grinding is the primary task.

Shear Blade Sharpening • Guillotine Blade Sharpening • Grinding Lengths to 7.1 m+ • Industrial Blade Manufacture • Made in Italy
Heavy-Duty Long-Blade Grinding

MVM FX20 & FX40 for Long & Oversized Industrial Blades

Both machines are designed for demanding long-blade work. The FX40 provides significantly greater standard grinding motor power, larger magnetic chuck capacity and greater clearance for heavier industrial applications.

MVM FX20 industrial blade sharpening machine
15 kW Standard Grinding Motor

MVM FX20

The FX20 combines extended grinding length with a powerful grinding wheel motor for long industrial blade sharpening, blade manufacture, production regrinding and substantial surface grinding work.

  • Grinding lengths from 1,500 to 7,100 mm
  • Longer special configurations available
  • 15 kW / 20 HP standard grinding motor
  • 22 kW / 30 HP motor available on request
  • 150 mm standard magnetic chuck width
  • 155 mm standard chuck-to-wheel clearance
  • Variable carriage speed from 1–30 m/min
  • Programmable roughing, finishing and spark-out cycle
  • Rotating or fixed magnetic chuck configurations
MVM FX40 heavy-duty industrial blade sharpening machine
30 kW Standard Grinding Motor

MVM FX40

The FX40 is the higher-powered machine in the range, developed for large industrial blades, demanding production regrinding, industrial blade manufacture and substantial surface grinding applications.

  • Grinding lengths from 1,500 to 7,100 mm
  • Longer special configurations available
  • 30 kW / 40 HP standard grinding motor
  • 45 kW / 60 HP motor available on request
  • 200 mm standard magnetic chuck width
  • 200 mm standard chuck-to-wheel clearance
  • Variable carriage speed from 1–25 m/min
  • Programmable roughing, finishing and spark-out cycle
  • Rotating or fixed magnetic chuck configurations
Long Industrial Shear Knives

Shear Blade Sharpening Machine

The MVM FX20 and FX40 are designed for demanding shear blade sharpening applications where a long cutting edge must be ground accurately and consistently from one end of the blade to the other.

A rigid machine base, controlled carriage movement and magnetic workholding help maintain blade position throughout the grinding process. Automatic down-feed can be programmed for roughing, finishing and spark-out stages to support consistent production sharpening.

With grinding lengths extending to 7.1 metres and beyond on special configurations, the FX platform is particularly well suited to long industrial shear knives that exceed the capacity of smaller grinding machines.

FX Shear Blade Capability

  • Long industrial shear blade sharpening
  • Grinding lengths from 1.5 m to 7.1 m+
  • High-powered grinding wheel motors
  • Rotating electro-permanent magnetic chuck
  • Angular chuck adjustment up to ±90°
  • Programmable roughing, finishing and spark-out
  • Automatic grinding wheel down-feed
  • Designed for repeated production grinding
Precision Grinding for Long Blades

Guillotine Blade Sharpening Machine

The FX20 and FX40 provide the size, power and workholding capability required for guillotine blade sharpening where long industrial cutting edges need to be restored accurately.

Magnetic chuck configurations hold the blade securely during the grinding cycle, while programmable wheel down-feed and carriage movement help maintain consistent cutting geometry along the full blade length.

For particularly large or demanding blades, the FX40 provides a 30 kW standard grinding motor, 200 mm standard magnetic chuck width and greater chuck-to-wheel clearance.

Guillotine Blade Grinding

  • Long industrial guillotine blades
  • 1,500–7,100 mm standard grinding-length range
  • Longer special lengths available
  • Secure magnetic blade workholding
  • Programmable automatic grinding cycles
  • High-volume regrinding capability
  • FX40 grinding motor up to 45 kW on request
Heavy Industrial Applications

Long & Oversized Industrial Blade Grinding and Manufacture

The FX series is not limited to resharpening used blades. MVM specifies these machines for industrial knife manufacture, high-volume regrinding and the surface grinding of substantial workpieces.

Long Industrial Blades

Extended machine lengths allow accurate grinding across industrial blades measuring several metres from end to end.

Oversized Blade Work

Heavy machine construction, substantial clearance and high-powered grinding motors make the FX range suitable for large blade work that exceeds the capacity of smaller sharpening machines.

Industrial Blade Manufacture

The FX20 and FX40 can be used during the production of new industrial blades where accurate grinding geometry and controlled surface finish are required.

Production Regrinding

High-powered motors and programmable grinding cycles support businesses processing large quantities of long industrial blades.

Large-Workpiece Surface Grinding

Fixed magnetic chuck configurations allow substantial flat workpieces to be surface ground where blade sharpening is not required.

Programmable Grinding Cycles

Automatic wheel down-feed supports programmable roughing, finishing and spark-out stages for repeatable production work.

Technical Comparison

MVM FX20 vs FX40 Specifications

Both machines provide the same extensive grinding-length range, with the FX40 offering substantially greater standard grinding power, magnetic chuck width and clearance for heavier applications.

Specification MVM FX20 MVM FX40
Grinding Length 1,500–7,100 mm
Longer on request		 1,500–7,100 mm
Longer on request
Standard Grinding Motor 15 kW / 20 HP 30 kW / 40 HP
Optional Grinding Motor 22 kW / 30 HP 45 kW / 60 HP
Standard Segment Grinding Wheel Ø200 mm Ø350 mm
Standard Carriage Speed 1–30 m/min 1–25 m/min
Standard Chuck-to-Wheel Clearance 155 mm 200 mm
Standard Magnetic Chuck Width 150 mm 200 mm
Magnetic Chuck Configuration Rotating or fixed options Rotating or fixed options
Grinding Cycle Programmable roughing, finishing and spark-out Programmable roughing, finishing and spark-out
Best Suited To Long shear and guillotine blades, blade manufacture and substantial surface grinding Larger and heavier long-blade work, high-volume production, blade manufacture and substantial surface grinding

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

Choosing the Right MVM Machine

Which MVM Blade Sharpening Machine Suits Your Application?

MVM manufactures different grinding machines for different blade lengths, applications and production requirements. The correct machine depends on the type of blade being sharpened, its overall dimensions and the volume of work being processed.

MVM FX20 & FX40

The FX range is the stronger fit for long and oversized industrial blades, particularly shear blades and guillotine blades, as well as industrial blade manufacture and substantial surface grinding work.

MVM BM Straight Knife Grinder

The BM is suited to shorter straight knives, including planer blades, chipper knives and chipper blades, with compact grinding lengths and optional accessories for additional straight-blade applications.

View MVM BM

MVM MX150 Industrial Knife Grinder

The MX150 is designed for higher-volume industrial knife grinding, particularly where businesses need repeatable sharpening of paper knives and other straight industrial knives in production environments.

View MVM MX150

MVM ZX Granulator Blade Sharpening Machine

The ZX is the more relevant MVM machine for granulator and recycling blade sharpening where a compact professional grinding platform is required.

View MVM ZX

MVM PX Automatic Knife Sharpening Machine

The PX combines PLC-controlled automatic grinding, motorised downfeed and professional workholding for repeatable straight-knife sharpening.

View MVM PX

MVM KS250 / KX250 Knife Sharpening Grinding Machine

The KS250 and KX250 are larger-format professional grinding machines for long industrial knives and blades, with extended grinding lengths and heavy-duty construction.

View MVM KS250 / KX250
Machine Demonstrations

See the MVM FX20 & FX40 in Action

Watch both FX models operating in demanding industrial grinding applications.

MVM FX20

Industrial Surface Grinding & Blade Sharpening

See the FX20 operating as a heavy-duty machine for industrial blade sharpening, blade manufacture, production regrinding and substantial surface grinding work.

Watch FX20 on YouTube
MVM FX40

Heavy-Duty Long-Blade Grinding

The FX40 provides greater grinding motor power and machine capacity for large industrial blades, production regrinding, blade manufacture and substantial surface grinding.

Watch FX40 on YouTube
Australian Machinery Support

Why Buy an MVM FX Machine from Tuckwell Machinery?

Tuckwell Machinery supplies and supports industrial machinery across Australia. Our team can help determine the appropriate FX model, grinding length, motor configuration and magnetic chuck arrangement based on the blades and workpieces you need to grind.

Technician-Led Advice

Discuss blade dimensions, production requirements and machine configuration directly with experienced machinery technicians.

Correct Machine Selection

Help comparing FX20, FX40 and other MVM models based on blade size, application and expected production volume.

Installation & Training

Support with installation, commissioning and operator familiarisation for the machinery we supply.

Australia-Wide Support

Ongoing technical advice, servicing assistance and machinery support for customers throughout Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MVM FX20 & FX40 FAQs

What are the MVM FX20 and FX40 designed to sharpen?

The MVM FX20 and FX40 are heavy-duty industrial blade sharpening machines designed particularly for long and oversized industrial blades, including shear blades and guillotine blades. They are also suitable for industrial blade manufacture, production regrinding and substantial surface grinding applications.

Can the MVM FX20 and FX40 sharpen shear blades?

Yes. The FX20 and FX40 are particularly well suited to long industrial shear blades. Their extended grinding lengths, magnetic workholding, high-powered grinding motors and programmable grinding cycles support consistent sharpening across the full cutting edge.

Can the FX20 and FX40 sharpen guillotine blades?

Yes. The FX series can be configured for long industrial guillotine blades. Grinding lengths from 1,500 mm to 7,100 mm are available, with longer special configurations available where required.

Can the FX20 and FX40 be used to manufacture industrial blades?

Yes. MVM specifies the FX series for industrial knife manufacture as well as regrinding. The machines can be used during the production of new industrial blades where accurate grinding geometry and controlled surface finish are required.

What is the difference between the MVM FX20 and FX40?

The FX20 has a 15 kW standard grinding motor and 150 mm standard magnetic chuck width. The FX40 has a 30 kW standard grinding motor and 200 mm standard magnetic chuck width, giving it additional capacity for larger and more demanding grinding work. Both models are available in grinding lengths from 1,500 mm to 7,100 mm and longer special configurations.

Can the MVM FX series perform surface grinding?

Yes. Both FX models can be configured for substantial surface grinding work. Fixed magnetic chuck configurations are available where surface grinding is required, while rotating magnetic chucks are used where industrial blade sharpening is the main application.

Which MVM machine is suitable for chipper blade sharpening?

For shorter chipper knives and chipper blades, the MVM BM Straight Knife Grinder is the more relevant machine in the Tuckwell range. The FX20 and FX40 are positioned primarily for much longer and larger industrial blades such as shear and guillotine blades.

Speak with Tuckwell Machinery

Need a Machine for Long Shear or Guillotine Blades?

Talk to the Tuckwell Machinery team about your blade length, dimensions, production volume and grinding requirements. We can help determine whether the MVM FX20 or FX40 is the most suitable machine for your operation.

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