Heiniger UK has launched a new 24-hour turnaround scissor sharpening service, following a significant investment in new machinery and staff. Customers will be able to take scissors to any Heiniger-approved retailer to request the service.
Service Manager Shaunie Tottle says: “Service staff have all completed a five-day course to operate a range of new machinery and provide customers with an industry-leading scissor sharpening service. Heiniger UK is now able to service and sharpen a wide range of scissors in just 24 hours.”
Investments in new state of the art equipment includes a Wolf Industries Twice as Sharp scissor sharpener and a Hira-To flat hone scissor sharpener with hook and loop discs.
“We are now able to take in scissors of all shapes and sizes to be sharpened. For barbers and groomers who use scissors everyday it is important to ensure the blades are factory sharp and, if the metal is dirty, rusty or folding rather than cutting hair, the scissors are well overdue a service and sharpen,” she says.
The sharpening process requires scissors to be disassembled and cleaned before a new ride is added to both sides using a wet stone. The blades are then worked on a variety of grit settings before being polished and buffed.
“We feel the smoothness of the blade to establish if the burr has gone and put it back on the machine if not,” Shaunie adds.
Finished scissors are tested on single ply paper and on dolls with wet hair to establish if the desired cutting edge has been achieved through the sharpening process.
“This is an intricate process but one that we can carry out in just 24 hours because of the skills our team have and the machinery we have invested in. For safety, comfort and efficiency, all scissors should be kept at their best which is why we are offering this service to all users in the UK,” she concludes.
