SCM Planer, 5HP w/ Spiral Cutterhead - P20HV (1PH)
The Cantek P20HV 20” Planer has a cast iron table and head assembly with robust welded steel frame results in superior planing finish due to greatly reduced vibration. The spiral insert knife cutterhead runs extremely quiet and the solid carbide inserts provide a smooth finish and have a long life. When one edge gets dull simply rotate the knife 90 degrees for a new cutting edge. Knives can be rotated four times before needing to be replaced.
Features
- Spiral Insert Knife Cutterhead with replaceable carbide insert knives for long life and smooth cutting action (132 inserts, 14mmx14mmx2mm)
- Sectional chip breakers
- Serrated sectional infeed roll conforms to material which is not yet flat
- Anti-kickback fingers for safe operation
- Available in single phase and 3-phase electrics
- 2-feed speeds
- Double bed rolls which are conveniently adjusted from the front of the machine to assist with planing difficult to feed material
- Side handwheel with linear scale for table adjustment
- Polyurethane outfeed roll which will not mark your material after it has been planed
- Flip open top lid with limit switch for safe & convenient changing of the insert knives
What our Experts Think
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5HP motor and spiral cutterhead combination delivers powerful stock removal with an exceptionally smooth surface finish.
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Spiral cutterhead technology reduces tear-out, minimizes noise, and produces superior results on figured and hardwood materials.
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Single-phase (1PH) power makes it an excellent choice for professional workshops without access to three-phase electricity.
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Designed for precision thickness planing, ensuring consistent material dimensions and improved project accuracy.
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Indexable carbide inserts reduce maintenance time and lower long-term tooling costs.
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An ideal planer for serious woodworkers and production shops seeking reliability, efficiency, and premium finish quality.
Q&A
Q: What is the SCM P20HV used for?
A: The P20HV is designed for precision thickness planing, producing smooth, uniform boards with consistent thickness.
Q: What are the benefits of the spiral cutterhead?
A: The spiral cutterhead delivers a cleaner finish, reduced tear-out, quieter operation, and longer-lasting carbide inserts compared to straight knives.
Q: Is the P20HV suitable for hardwoods?
A: Yes, the powerful 5HP motor and spiral cutterhead handle both hardwoods and softwoods with excellent results.
Q: Why choose the 1-phase version?
A: The single-phase configuration is ideal for small professional shops and serious woodworking enthusiasts with standard shop power.
Q: Why choose the SCM P20HV?
A: It offers superior surface quality, accurate thickness control, reduced maintenance, and reliable performance for professional woodworking projects
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