Format4 | dual 51 Jointer-Planer

The Format4 dual 51 Planer-Jointer offers a 20 5/64" (510 mm) planing width, delivering professional-grade precision and ease of use for solid wood processing. With a solid ribbed planing table, 4-column guide system, and optional Silent-Power® spiral knife cutterblock, it ensures perfect planing results. The intuitive changeover concept and Power-Drive controls enhance productivity, making it ideal for workshops and industrial applications. Key Features Highlights Silent-Power®: Spiral cutterblock reduces noise by 50%, provides tear-free planing, up to 20 times longer blade life, and optimized chip extraction (optional). Intuitive Format4 Changeover Concept: Synchronous table clamping system with industrial springs for quick, one-hand changeover from planing to jointing. Outstanding Stability and Long-Lasting Precision: Four trapezoidal support spindles ensure precision and high load-bearing capacity, with vertical guides for accurate table positioning. Details Change the Blades in Record Time: Format4 system with disposable, reversible knives, factory-set for no adjustments, ensuring quick changes and cost savings. Incredible Smooth Finish: 4 23/32" cutting diameter with reversible blades for excellent planing results, maximum blade life, and economical blade costs. Maximum Planing Height: Up to 10" (254 mm) for effortless processing of large solid wood trusses. A Clean Solution: Aerodynamically optimized dust extraction hood with ample chip space for ideal chip extraction and clean work surfaces. Variable Infeed: Adjustable feed speed (4–16 m/min) for optimal planing results across wood types and grains. Power-Drive: Fully electrical planer table control for precise height adjustments with fine-tuning and LED display. Digi-Drive: Programmable planing table control with numeric keypad, LED displays for target/actual values, incremental adjustments, and individual table positions. Safe and Productive – Format4 Power Feeder: Enhances safety and comfort without reducing planing width, ensuring a smooth, even finish. Depth of Cut Quick Adjustment: Ergonomic handle for precise depth of cut adjustments up to 8 mm, with integrated lens for accurate readings. Patented Planer Adjustment System: Prismatic guides ensure high adjustment precision. Spring Loaded Segmented Pressure Beam: Prevents fluttering for thin workpieces or varying thicknesses (optional). Tiltable Format4 Auxiliary Fence: Ensures safe and comfortable planing of thin or narrow workpieces. Practical Added Value with Format4 Table Extension: Tool-free extension up to 39 3/8" for enhanced workpiece support. Format4 Planer Guard: Integrated, space-saving guard stabilizes workpieces during jointing and beveling for maximum safety. Stability, Precision, and Space Saving with Format4 Planing Fence: Parallelogram system allows positioning against a workshop wall, tiltable 90°–45° with flush alignment. Technical Specifications Category Details Electrics 3x 400 V motor voltage (standard), 3x 230 V (choice) 50 Hz (standard) or 60 Hz motor frequency (choice) Motor options: 7.5 HP (5.5 kW, standard), 10 HP (7.35 kW, optional), 13.5 HP (10 kW, optional) Star-delta start (standard) Optional switch contact for extractor, operating hour meter, 3-phase CEE coupling for power feeder with emergency stop Planing Unit and Cutterblock Planing width: 510 mm Professional planer fence with parallelogram adjustment, fence size: 51 3/16" x 6 11/16" (standard) Aigner combination planer fence with auxiliary fence and parallelogram adjustment (optional) Standard EURO planer guard (standard), Comfort EURO or SUVA planer guard (optional) Cutterblock options: 4-knife Format4-system (standard), 4 knife standard, 4 knife TERSA, or Silent-Power spiral (77 knives, optional) Overall planer table length: 2250 mm Infeed planer table length: 1100 mm Jointing width: 504 mm Min.-max. jointing height: 1/8"–10" (3–254 mm) Min. workpiece length: 250 mm Maximum depth of cut: 8 mm Jointer and Feed Gears Electric height adjustment for jointing table with Power-Drive digital display (standard) Electronic digital display for jointing table adjustment (standard) Variable feed speed: 4–16 m/min Optional Digi-Drive for preselected position control Optional 2 adjustable rollers under jointing table (0–0.5 mm) Optional rubber infeed/outfeed rollers, 20 5/64" Optional spring-loaded segmented pressure beam, infeed General Extraction connection: 140 mm Working height: 890 mm Weight: 900 kg (standard configuration) Accessories Optional table extension coupling system for 20 5/64" planer tables Optional jointer table workpiece roller on infeed side Optional socket for feeder mount Optional table extension with workpiece roller: 20 5/64"–22 7/16", max 5 mm planing depth Optional preparation for container transport Optional IPPC packaging