Quick answer: Blade life depends on the cleaver model, blade positions, fiber preparation, contamination, and operator handling. LiCoom’s confirmed model specifications range from 48,000 to 54,000 cleaves.
Confirmed Blade-Life Specifications
| Model | Confirmed blade life |
|---|---|
| K-35 | 48,000 cleaves |
| K-10 | 48,000 cleaves |
| J-20 | 54,000 cleaves |
| K-21 | 54,000 cleaves |
| TC-90 | Up to approximately 6,000 cleaves |
These figures describe the product specification. Actual service life depends on fiber type, stripping quality, cleaning, storage, blade adjustment, and field conditions.
What Shortens Blade Life?
- Coating residue left on the glass fiber
- Dust or glass fragments on the blade and pads
- Incorrect fiber placement or holder selection
- Unnecessary blade-height adjustment
- Poor storage in humid or contaminated environments
Signs That the Blade Needs Attention
- Repeated cleave-angle errors
- Visible lips, chips, hackles, or shattered end faces
- More frequent re-cleaving
- Inconsistent results after the holder and pads are cleaned
Clean, Rotate, Replace
- Clean the blade, holder, and pressure pads according to the tool instructions.
- Check fiber stripping and placement.
- Move to the next blade position only when cleaning no longer restores consistent results.
- Replace the blade when its available positions have been used or the edge is damaged.
FAQ
Are replacement blades universal?
No. Provide the cleaver brand and model before ordering so compatibility can be confirmed.
Should the blade be rotated on a fixed schedule?
Follow the model instructions and actual cleave quality. Rotating too early wastes blade capacity; rotating too late increases rework.
Request Replacement Parts
Send the cleaver model, blade photo, quantity, destination country, and current blade position to LiCoom for a compatibility check and quotation.