SCM 20" Heavy Duty Planer, 7.5HP - Spiral Cutterhead - P508HV (3PH)
The Cantek P508HV 20” Planer has a solid steel helical cutterhead with two-sided carbide knife inserts that require no adjustments when changing. With a digital readout and simple PC controller, setting the table height is quick, accurate, and easy. The frame is made from heavy cast iron with known vibration damping resulting in long bearing life and superior cut quality. The planer’s segmented, serrated infeed roll & segmented pressure shoe ensures material is held firmly during the feeding and planing process
The P508HV planer has a quick-set micro-adjustable lever that easily raises and lowers the table rollers to aid in the feeding of difficult to feel wood. The industry standard 30×12×1.5mm carbide insert knives are positioned by two pins and held buy a gib and screw which do not require any special tools to set the height.
The knives have a slight bevel in the corners which provide for a superior finish without any stepping between the knives. In addition, the knives sit vertically into the head which produces a proper cutting angle and gulley to allow for superior cutting depth.
Features
- Spiral insert knife cutterhead with superior cut quality and maximum depth of cut
- Two-sided solid carbide inserts are easily changed while providing optimum wear life
- Heavy-duty cast iron machine frame ensures long machine life, optimum cut quality with its superior vibrating damping properties
- Digital thickness control for accurate automatic adjustment of the table position
- PLC digital control for auto-thickness setting in Inch or Metric
- Sectional infeed roller and sectional chip breaker
- Anti-kickback safety fingers for safe operation
- Variable speed drive for optimum finish results according to the planing depth and material being planed.
- Quick-set table roll adjustment to aid in feeding difficult to feel material
- Steel spiral cutterhead with carbide inserts – 6 rows, 30 x 12 x 1.5 mm cutters mounted on angle for ‘shear’ cut
- Exhaust hood with 6″ outlet
- Flip open upper hood for easy and convenient access to change the knives on the cutterhead
- Safety limit switch on the cover will not allow the operator to run the machine with the hood open.
What our Experts Think
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Heavy-duty 20" planing capacity is ideal for professional woodworking shops handling a wide range of board sizes.
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Powerful 7.5HP motor delivers consistent cutting performance and efficient material removal for demanding applications.
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Spiral cutterhead technology provides a smoother finish, reduced tear-out, and quieter operation compared to traditional straight knives.
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Three-phase (3PH) power ensures dependable performance and productivity in commercial production environments.
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Robust SCM construction offers excellent stability, precision, and long-term durability under continuous use.
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A reliable solution for woodworkers and manufacturers seeking superior surface quality, efficiency, and heavy-duty planing performance.
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