18/15 Clipping Blade Set
HEINIGER's 18/15 is a coarse clipping blade set for tough, thick hair or fiber. Cutting depth is 0.079-0.157" (2-4mm).
For use with Heiniger's Handy, Xplorer, Xplorer Pro and Xperience clipping machines.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Common Uses
- Sheep
- Meat & Dairy goats
- Show goats
- Beef & Dairy cattle
- Horses
Specs
- 18 tooth, bottom blade
- 15 tooth, top blade
- 0.079-0.157" (2-4mm) cutting depth
- Made in Switzerland
How to Use
Oiling the Clipper Head:
- Important: Oil the clipper blades while the machine is running!
- Use a lightweight clipping oil for lubrication.
- As a general rule, add 3 drops of oil every 3 minutes to the tips of the teeth. Most do not lubricate often enough and use too much oil when they do.
- If hair, wool or fiber is very dry (e.g. alpaca or llama fiber) lubrication must be applied more frequently.
Precautions
Proper Storage
- Remove blades/combs/cutters from clipper or shearing machine.
- Clean blades/combs/cutters immediately after use by using a small brush or blowing off any excess dirt or hair. Cover with oil to reduce risk of rust. High carbon steel clipper blades will rust overnight. Rust will destroy both the edge and polished surface of blades.
- Store clipper/shearer and blades away from solvents, chemicals and moisture. Never leave them where they can be damaged by accidental impact.
Sharpening and Cleaning
- Premier offers an in-house resharpening service for all combs, cutters and blades. Rapid turnaround—most are sharpened within 24 hours.
- To reproduce the quality of the cutting edge on the clipper blades that came from the factory, a lapping machine must be used. Most other methods are, in our experience, inferior. In addition to producing a cutting edge that won’t last, some methods can permanently damage blades. The most common “culprit” is using large high speed grinding wheels that are used to sharpen cutters and combs.
Warning: Clipper blades/cutters/combs that have been sharpened by inferior methods or inexperienced people may be damaged to such an extent that they can never be restored to a satisfactory cutting capability. The same is true of blades that have become too heavily pitted by rust.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Questions? Please call and talk to our consultants at 800-282-6631.
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Clipping and Shearing Machines
Heiniger Handy Clipper Kit
Item #830752 -High performance plug-in clipper for trimming livestock and horses. Proven, rugged design is suitable for all-day use.
$437.00 -
Clipping and Shearing Machines
Heiniger Xplorer Cordless Clipper Kit
Item #830601 -Cordless large animal clipper from Heiniger. Features Li-ion battery technology for cord-free clipping and fitting of cattle, horses and show ring animals.
$559.00 -
Clipping and Shearing Machines
Heiniger Xplorer Pro Cordless Clipper Kit
Item #830600 -2-speed lithium-ion clipper for horses, cattle and show stock. Powerful motor delivers up to 2,900 strokes/min for a smooth finish.
$689.00 -
Clipping and Shearing Machines
Heiniger Xperience Clipper Kit
Item #830605 -High performance clipper for cattle, horses and other livestock. Plug-in machine is lightweight and agile, for trimming in tight areas.
$419.00 -
Professional Shears
#10 White Clipping Oil, 8 oz bottle
Item #258300 -A high-quality clear clipping and shearing oil to lubricate blades, combs and cutters. Reduces risk of stain to wool fibers and hair.
$4.20 -
Accessories
Premier Blade Box
Item #824605 -Metal storage container for clipping blades and other small items found in the fitting or show box.
$2.40 -
Resharpening Service
Resharpen - LARGE Clipper Blades (per set)
Item #868800 -Resharpen your blades, combs or cutters. Rapid turnaround, precision finish, low cost! Custom-engraving available.
$7.00