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IWM Soukup TH 500 thicknesser machine with blue hood, control panel, and instruction manual resting on wooden pallets
  • IWM Soukup TH 500 thicknesser machine with blue hood, control panel, and instruction manual resting on wooden pallets

    Thicknesser

    A 500mm standalone thicknesser built for joinery shops that regularly handle wide sections and demand a cleaner surface finish than a straight-knife machine can reliably deliver.

    Typically chosen by

    • Joinery shops processing wide sections that regularly exceed the capacity of a standard 410mm or 430mm machine
    • Workshops where noise is a concern — either shared premises or noise-sensitive environments — and a quieter helical block makes a real operational difference
    • Businesses that want a machine built to a higher mechanical standard than entry-level thicknessers, without moving to a full industrial planer-thicknesser
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    Key specification considerations

    Working Width
    500mm
    Covers wide-section timber and engineered panels that would exceed the capacity of a standard 410–430mm machine.
    Cutterblock Type
    Helical ("Super Silent")
    Helical blocks cut with a shearing action rather than a straight impact, which meaningfully reduces both noise and tear-out on difficult grain.
    Table Rise & Fall
    Powered
    Power-assisted height adjustment reduces operator effort during repetitive batch runs and makes precise depth setting more consistent.
    Outfeed Rollers
    2
    Two outfeed rollers maintain positive feed pressure after the cutterblock, reducing the risk of snipe at the trailing end of boards.
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    SpecificationValueNotes
    Model
    IWM TH 500
    Working Width
    500mm
    Cutterblock Type
    Helical ("Super Silent")
    Table Construction
    Heavy Duty Cast Iron
    Cast iron beds resist deflection under load and provide the stability needed for consistent thickness across the full width of the board.
    Table Rise & Fall
    Powered
    Outfeed Rollers
    2
    Two outfeed rollers maintain positive feed pressure after the cutterblock, reducing the risk of snipe at the trailing end of boards.
    Electrical Cabinet
    External, sealed against dust and shavings
    Keeping the electrical cabinet isolated from the working environment reduces the risk of dust-related component failure and simplifies maintenance access.
    Origin
    Manufactured in Europe for IWM
    Motor Power
    Contact IWM to confirm
    Motor power determines the machine's capacity for wide, deep cuts in hardwood — ask us for the confirmed figure before specifying your electrical supply.
    Electrical Supply
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    Confirm single- or three-phase requirement and amperage with us before ordering to ensure your supply is compatible.
    Max Thicknessing Depth (per pass)
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    Min/Max Thicknessing Height
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    Feed Speed(s)
    Contact IWM to confirm
    Feed speed affects both surface finish and throughput — a variable-speed option lets you slow down for difficult grain and speed up for straight-grained softwood.
    Machine Dimensions (L × W × H)
    Contact IWM to confirm
    Allow additional clearance beyond the machine footprint for in-feed and out-feed of long boards, plus extraction ducting.
    Machine Weight
    Contact IWM to confirm
    If above 500kg, floor loading should be assessed before installation.
    Noise Level
    Contact IWM to confirm
    The helical block is quieter than a straight-knife equivalent; we can provide a confirmed dB figure on request to help with noise risk assessment.
    Extraction Spout Size
    Contact IWM to confirm
    Match your extraction ducting to the spout diameter before installation — mismatched sizing reduces extraction efficiency and can cause shaving buildup.
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    Is this the right
    machine for you?

    Choose the Thicknesser if...

    • You regularly process boards or panels wider than 430mm and need a machine that handles that width as standard, not as an occasional workaround
    • Surface finish and grain tear-out are important to your end product — the helical block delivers a noticeably cleaner result than a straight-knife cutterblock on figured or interlocked grain
    • Noise levels in your workshop are a practical concern, whether for staff welfare, shared premises, or proximity to other trades
    • You want a mechanically substantial machine with powered table adjustment for high-frequency batch use, rather than a lighter-duty workshop thicknesser

    Consider an alternate model if...

    • Your timber widths rarely exceed 400–410mm — a narrower standalone thicknesser at lower cost is likely more appropriate; talk to us about the right model for your capacity
    • Your volume is low or intermittent and a simpler, manually-adjusted thicknesser would meet your needs without the additional investment
    • You are looking for a combined planer-thicknesser rather than a standalone thicknesser — speak to us about suitable IWM planer-thicknesser options
    • Space is heavily restricted — confirm the full footprint including in-feed and out-feed clearance with us before proceeding
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