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Robland Z500 M sliding table panel saw with extending rip fence and scoring blade unit on white background
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Large circular saw blade mounted on a Robland Z500 M sliding table saw with an orange blade guard
  • Robland Z500 M sliding table panel saw with extending rip fence and scoring blade unit on white background
  • Robland Z500 M combination woodworking machine showing circular saw blade and spindle moulder unit
  • Robland Z500 M white 3D model render showing the machine frame and mechanical components
  • Robland Z500 M circular saw blade guard and protective shield close-up
  • Large circular saw blade mounted on a Robland Z500 M sliding table saw with an orange blade guard

Robland Z500 M

Robland
A full-size Belgian-built panel saw for workshops that regularly process whole sheets and thick solid timber. Where a lighter machine is holding you back, the Z500 M gives you the table length, depth of cut, and cast-iron rigidity to work without compromise.

Typically chosen by

  • Cabinet makers and fitted furniture workshops processing full 2440 × 1220 mm sheet material at volume
  • Joinery shops that need a reliable single machine to handle both solid timber ripping and accurate panel sizing
  • Workshops stepping up from a smaller or lighter saw and finding they need more depth of cut and a longer sliding table
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Key specification considerations

Sliding Table Length
3200 mm
Long enough to support a full 2440 mm sheet with room to spare; ensure you have adequate clear floor space fore and aft of the machine.
Max Cutting Depth (90°)
175 mm
Sufficient for cutting thick solid timber sections as well as sheet material — a meaningful step up from 130–150 mm class saws.
Rip Capacity
1350 mm
Covers ripping full-width sheet goods in a single pass without repositioning; options for 1000 mm or 1525 mm are also available.
Main Motor Power
7 kW (9.5 hp)
Requires 400 V 3-phase supply as standard — confirm your workshop has a suitable 3-phase connection before ordering.
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SpecificationValueNotes
Sliding Table Length
3200 mm
Anodised aluminium construction resists wear and corrosion from resin and dust over time.
Main Saw Blade Diameter
300–500 mm (30 mm bore)
Max Cutting Depth at 90°
175 mm
Max Cutting Depth at 45°
120 mm
Main Motor Power
7 kW (9.5 hp, S6 duty)
Rated at S6 intermittent duty — standard for production panel saws; requires a 400 V 3-phase supply.
Voltage
400 V 3-phase (230 V 3-phase option available)
Scoring Blade Diameter
120 mm (20 mm bore)
Scoring Motor Power
1.3 kW (2 hp, S6 duty)
Main Blade Speed
3000 / 4000 / 5000 RPM
Multiple speeds let you match blade speed to material — slower for solid hardwood, faster for melamine and laminated boards.
Scoring Blade Speed
8200 RPM
Blade Tilt Range
0–45°
Rip Capacity
1350 mm (options: 1000 mm / 1525 mm)
Cast Iron Table Dimensions
985 × 710 mm
Cross-Cut Table Dimensions
1505 × 760 mm
Table Height
840 mm
Dust Extraction Port
120 mm (frame) + secondary port in saw guard
Check your extraction unit's inlet diameter before connecting — reducers may be required.
Separate Motors (Main & Scoring)
Yes
Independent motors mean the scoring unit can be switched off when not needed, and each can be serviced without affecting the other.
Frame Construction
Heavy-duty cast iron
Cast-iron frames damp vibration better than fabricated steel, which contributes to cut quality and long-term accuracy.
CE Compliance
Yes
Machine Weight
890 kg
At 890 kg, floor loading should be checked before installation — consult your structural engineer if the workshop is on an upper floor or has a lightweight slab.
Overall Footprint
Contact IWM for layout drawing
A 3200 mm sliding table requires significant clear space to the left of the machine; ask us for a dimensioned layout drawing before finalising your workshop plan.
Noise Level
Contact IWM
Noise output will vary with blade choice and material; UK noise-at-work regulations require a risk assessment above 80 dB(A) — ask us for guidance before installation.
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Is this the right
machine for you?

Choose the Robland Z500 M if...

  • You regularly cut full sheets or large panels and need a 3200 mm table to support them properly throughout the cut
  • Your work includes deep solid timber sections where a 175 mm cutting depth at 90° is a genuine requirement, not just a nice-to-have
  • You want a scorer as standard so that melamine, veneered board, and laminated sheet can be cut cleanly on both faces without additional passes
  • You need variable main blade speed to work across a range of materials — hardwood, MDF, and coated sheet — on a single machine

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