Tensioning & Changing Blades

Scroll down to find the brand of your clipper and relevant information about tensioning and blades, including how to change them. We have listed most well-known clipper brands; if you cannot find the brand of your clipper, please don't hesitate to give our office a call on: 01823 681076.

If the tension on your clipper is incorrect, you may find the clipper snagging at the hair as opposed to smoothly cutting through it. In addition, excess heat will be generated which can damage the internal workings of your machine. Similar problems can occur if the blades are fitted incorrectly. 




 


Lister Clippers

Lister clippers are really simple to tension and change the blades. Check out our step-by-step video to see how it's done. We've also detailed the tensioning instructions below:

  • Screw the tensioning nut as far as it will comfortably go
  • Using the marker on the tension nut as a guide, turn the tension nut back 1½ turns
  • Your machine is now ready for use

This standard method of tensioning can be applied to all Lister clippers.

Depending on workload, we recommend replacing your tension set at the end of every season - Click Here to purchase a new Tension Set. 


Metal and Plastic Socket Blades - What's the Difference?

All Lister blades are compatible with all Lister medium and heavy duty machines. However, there are metal socket and plastic socket blades available for Lister clippers and it's important that you know the difference between the two and choose the right blade for your machine. READ MORE

 Click Here to view the range of Plastic and Metal Lister Clipper Blades

 

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Liveryman, Wolseley, Liscop and Clippersharps Hauptner 3000

Liveryman, Wolseley, Liscop and Clippersharps Hauptner 3000 machines take the same blades and can be tensioned in a similar way.

Unlike Lister clippers, there is no set way to tension Liveryman/Wolseley/Liscop clippers. This video shows the best way to achieve the right tension but you may find that you need to tweak slightly to get your clippers running perfectly. We have detailed the tensioning instructions below:

  • Screw the tensioning nut until you feel resistance
  • This is then followed by a further 3/4 - 1 1/2 turns 

This method will apply to most Liveryman, Wolseley and Liscop machines but as previously mentioned, you may need to tweak slightly.

Depending on workload, we recommend replacing your tension set at the end of every season. - Click Here to purchase a new Tension Set.


Which blades will fit?


All Liveryman and Liscop blades will fit most Liveryman, Liscop and Wolseley clippers (exceptions include the Liveryman Calypso).

To see the full range of blades, please click here. 





Heiniger

To change the blades you will need a screw driver (supplied with the machine) as demonstrated in the video.  For tensioning, we recommend the following:

  • Turn the tension nut clockwise until a firm resistance is felt
  • This is then followed by a further ¾ of a turn

This may seem a little tight but it is correct for this clipper. Don’t forget to oil your blades every 10 mins of use.

 


Which blades will fit?

Blades that are compatible with Heiniger clippers have a 'U-Shaped' indentation on the bottom comb blade, where the screws sit. For the full range of blades that are compatible with Heiniger clippers, please click here.

Numbers can be found on the top and bottom blade; the following number combinations relate to the following grades:

  • 21-23 Coarse
  • 31-15 Standard
  • 31F-15 Fine
  • 31-23 Very Fine


Aesculap Bonum & Econom

Tension the blades - for a step by step guide to tensioning your Bonum, please follow these steps:

  • With the blades attached, turn the clippers on with the power button on top of the handpiece.
  • Loosen the bottom 'locking nut'
  • Loosen the top 'tensioning nut' until the sound of the clippers becomes higher pitched.
  • At this point, turn the top 'tensioning nut' one full turn in a clockwise direction.
  • Tighten the bottom 'locking nut' to secure the tension.

If you have a Torqui Tool: 

  • With the blades attached to the machine, unscrew the bottom 'locking nut' and 'tensioning nut' so both have lots of play
  • Put the Torqui Tool into the 'tensioning nut' and begin to tighten.
  • Once the tension is set, the Torqui will CLICK - at this point, the tension is correct & will not tighten any further.
  • Remove the Torqui tool and tighten the 'locking nut' to set the tension. 

Which blades will fit?

Similar to Heiniger, blades that are compatible with Aesculap clippers have a 'U-Shaped' indentation on the bottom comb blade, where the screws sit. For the full range of blades that are compatible with Aesculap clippers, please click here.