Graphtec GB Buying: Blades & Blade Holders

We understand that we offer a lot of blade and blade holder options for our range of market-leading cutting plotters.

In this buying guide, we detail how you can identify which blade you may currently be using and then which blade is best for which application or media should you need to change.

Blade Holder Buying Options

The first thing to look at when identifying or choosing a new blade for your Graphtec cutting plotter is which blade holder is currently installed in the machine as the blade is matched to the blade holder rather than the machine that it is being used with.

Unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase, all Graphtec cutting plotters are supplied with a Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder (PHP33-CB09N-HS) in the included accessory pack.

In simple terms, if your blade holder is black and blue in colour then you will need to look at 0.9mm diameter blades. If the blade holder is black and red then you will be looking for 1.5mm diameter blades.

Features

  • Supplied As Standard With All FC & CE Series Machines
  • Blade Holder Code: PHP33-CB09N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 0.9mm Blades

  • CB09-E
  • CB09UB
  • CB09UB-K60

Features

  • Blade Holder Code: PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Steel Insert Around Body To Add Longevity
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 0.9mm Blades

  • CB09-E
  • CB09UB
  • CB09UB-K60

Features

  • Blade Holder Code: PHP33-CB15N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 1.5mm Blades

  • CB15U
  • CB15U-K30
  • CB15UA
  • CB15UA-K30

Features

  • Blade Holder Code: PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Steel Insert Around Body To Add Longevity
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 1.5mm Blades

  • CB15U
  • CB15U-K30
  • CB15UA
  • CB15UA-K30
Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder

Features

  • Supplied As Standard With All FC & CE Series Machines
  • Blade Holder Code: PHP33-CB09N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 0.9mm Blades

  • CB09-E
  • CB09UB
  • CB09UB-K60

Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder

Features

  • Blade Holder Code: PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Steel Insert Around Body To Add Longevity
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 0.9mm Blades

  • CB09-E
  • CB09UB
  • CB09UB-K60

Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder

Features

  • Blade Holder Code: PHP33-CB15N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 1.5mm Blades

  • CB15U
  • CB15U-K30
  • CB15UA
  • CB15UA-K30

Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder

Features

  • Blade Holder Code: PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Built-In Spring
  • Steel Insert Around Body To Add Longevity
  • Blades Not Included

Compatible 1.5mm Blades

  • CB15U
  • CB15U-K30
  • CB15UA
  • CB15UA-K30

How To Mount The Blade Holder

Blade Buying Options

All of the blades that we supply for our range of Graphtec cutting plotters are 100% genuine and precision manufactured by Graphtec using their highly durable Super Steel material. 

Unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase, all Graphtec cutting plotters are supplied with a CB09UB Blade in the included accessory pack.

As a general rule, 0.9mm blades are predominantly designed to be used with thinner, more flexibly materials typically in kiss cutting applications. 1.5mm blades are used for thicker more rigid type materials and are widely used in die-cutting applications.

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: No

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm)

  • Standard Self Adhesive Vinyl Only

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB09N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Old Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

Blade Specifications

  • Supplied As Standard With All FC & CE Machines
  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: No

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm)

  • Standard Self Adhesive Vinyl Only
  • Fluorescent Vinyl
  • Reflective Vinyl
  • Heat Transfer Vinyl
  • Paper

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB09N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Old Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Cutting Angle: 60°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: No

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm)

  • Window Tint Material
  • Thin Film

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB09N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Old Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.50mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.50mm)

  • Heavy Paper
  • Card

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 30°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm* | 1.1mm**
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: No
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm* | 0.50mm**)

  •  Heavy Paper**
  • Corrugated Board (F, G Flute)**
  • Foam Sheet**
  • Magnet Paper**
  • Rubber Sheet**
  • Small Character (Less Than 10mm)*
  • Standard Self Adhesive Vinyl*
  • Fluorescent Vinyl*
  • Reflective Vinyl*

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.50mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: No
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness:  0.50mm)

  •  High-Intensity Reflective Film

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 30°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 1.00mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: No
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness:  1.00mm)

  •  High-Intensity Reflective Film

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB09-E

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: No

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm)

  • Standard Self Adhesive Vinyl Only

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB09N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Old Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB09UB

Blade Specifications

  • Supplied As Standard With All FC & CE Machines
  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: No

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm)

  • Standard Self Adhesive Vinyl
  • Fluorescent Vinyl
  • Reflective Vinyl
  • Heat Transfer Vinyl
  • Paper

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB09N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Old Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB09UB-K60

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 0.9mm
  • Cutting Angle: 60°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: No

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm)

  • Window Tint Material
  • Thin Film

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB09N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB09N-HS
  • Old Standard 0.9mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB015U

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.50mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: Yes
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.50mm)

  • Heavy Paper
  • Card

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB015U-K30

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 30°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.25mm* | 1.1mm**
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: No
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.25mm* | 0.50mm**)

  • Heavy Paper**
  • Corrugated Board (F, G Flute)**
  • Foam Sheet**
  • Magnet Paper**
  • Rubber Sheet**
  • Small Character (Less Than 10mm)*
  • Standard Self Adhesive Vinyl*
  • Fluorescent Vinyl*
  • Reflective Vinyl*

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB015UA

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 45°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 0.50mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: No
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 0.50mm)

  • High-Intensity Reflective Film

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)
CB015UA-K30

Blade Specifications

  • Blade Material: Super Steel
  • Blade Diameter: 1.5mm
  • Cutting Angle: 30°
  • Maximum Material Thickness: 1.00mm
  • Spring Included: No
  • Spring Available: No
  • Kiss Cut Compatible: Yes
  • Die Cut Compatible: Yes

Best Suited Materials (Max Media Thickness: 1.0mm)

  • High-Intensity Reflective Film

Compatible Blade Holders

  • Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP33-CB15N-HS (Pictured)
  • Premium 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP35-CB15N-HS
  • Old Standard 1.5mm Blade Holder | PHP32-CB09N-HS (Now Discontinued)

How To Change The Blade

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