Surface Planer 500mm Wide IWM Soukup Heavy Duty
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The IWM Soukup Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Surface Planer offers exceptional performance and build quality, featuring a 500 mm working width and 2600 mm long precision-ground tables. Engineered for accuracy and reliability, it includes an electronic rise and fall system with digital display, allowing precise infeed table adjustments typically found only in premium German machines. The spiral block and electronic infeed table adjustment improve cutting efficiency while reducing setup time, and the “Super Silent” helical cutterblock ensures a smoother, quieter operation with an outstanding surface finish.
For maximum safety and convenience, all key functions are housed in an over-table control cabinet, including Star Delta Start/Stop, Isolator, Emergency Stop, and Electronic Brake Release. An externally mounted electrical cabinet protects components from dust and debris, extending the machine’s service life. European-manufactured exclusively for IWM, the PL500 is a powerhouse of precision, durability, and efficiency – built to perform in professional woodworking workshops.
Description
Technical Specifications & Benefits:
Precision Infeed & Outfeed Tables
- Infeed Table: 1420mm with powered rise & fall and electronic digital display for accuracy.
- Outfeed Table: 1180mm, ensuring a stable and level finish.
- Total Table Size: 500mm x 2600mm, providing ample working surface.
Robust Cast Iron Construction
- Solid Cast Iron Fence (200mm height) – Ensures perfectly straight surfacing.
- Tiltable Fence (0-45°) with Rack & Pinion Movement – Precision control for bevelled edges.
High-Performance Cutterblock
- Spiral Helical Cutterblock with 4-sided reversible knives – Extends blade life and improves cut quality.
- 120mm Cutterblock Diameter running at 4500 RPM – Perfect cutting speed for a superior surface finish.
Powerful Motor & Heavy-Duty Build
- 7.5Hp (4kW) Motor – Handles even the toughest hardwoods effortlessly.
- Overall Machine Dimensions: 900 x 2650 x 1250mm.
- Total Weight: 770kg – Possibly the heaviest and most stable surface planer ever!
