Overview
This heavy-duty planer offers performance and value, loaded with standard features not found on other machines in its class. The powerful 5HP 3-phase motor and 20" planing capacity will handle the most demanding work. The helical cutterhead provides quieter operation and finer finishing than conventional systems, and the four-sided knife inserts seat themselves without requiring a set-up gauge. The 5" dust port connects easily to any dust collector. The anti-kickback fingers and pressure bar are located in close proximity to the cutterhead for an exceptional finish. The solid cast iron base, table and head are designed for production. The 2-speed oil bath gearbox transmits full power to feed rollers and facilitates fast speed changes at 24 and 31 FPM. The gearbox can be changed to 4-speed with the included gear to run lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM. The corrugated infeed and fine groove outfeed rollers ensure a smooth feed. The precision ground and polished cast iron table rides on four steel columns giving it plenty of support for the larger workpiece. Heavy cast iron extension wings ensure a flat, smooth cut.
Features:
- Byrd® SHELIX®; helical cutterhead with 100 knife inserts.
- 5HP 3-phase motor and 20" planing capacity for heavy-duty work.
- Fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters for shop mobility.
- Cast iron table with extensions creates a big 55-1/2" x 20" working area.
- Four feed speeds - 24 and 31 FPM, 16 and 20 FPM with gear change - provide versatility.
- Feed rollers and cutterhead supported by full cast iron head assembly for rigidity.
- 5" diameter dust port.
Specifications
Type of Cutterhead |
Helical |
Knife Size (L x W x T) |
15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm |
Number of Knives |
100 (4-sided) |
Cutterhead Diameter (In.) |
3-3/16 |
Cutterhead Speed (RPM) |
5000 |
Maximum Full-Width Depth of Cut (In.) |
3/32 |
Maximum Planing Width (In.) |
20 |
Maximum Planing Thickness (In.) |
8 |
Minimum Planing Length (In.) |
6-3/4 |
Number of Speeds |
4 |
Feed Rate (FPM) |
24/31 & 16/20 |
Table Size with Extensions (L x W) (In.) |
20 x 55-1/2 |
Table Support |
4 Column |
Dust Port Outside Diameter (In.) |
5 |
Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required |
900 |
Motor |
5HP 230V 14A 3-Phase |
Net Weight (lbs.) |
801 |
Shipping Weight (lbs.) |
911 |