Circular saw kappa automatic 85 edition

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Compact, efficient, precise — pressure beam saw Format4 kappa automatic 85 edition

The Format4 kappa automatic 85 edition is a heavy-duty pressure beam (panel) saw designed for industrial panel processing with a steel pressure beam and robust material pusher. It delivers high repeatability and precision for series production and integrates a modern touch-screen control terminal and configurable cutting workflows. The main saw offers approx. 9 kW for this edition and a saw blade projection of 85 mm, with cutting length options of 3200, 3800 or 4300 mm.

Highlights

• Constant high performance for industrial continuous operation
• Customer-specific, optimised production solutions
• Solid industrial design with premium components
• Multiple specification packages with high-tech options
• Complete engineering precision and repeatability
• User-friendly touch-screen control
• Award-winning ergonomic design
• Manufactured in Austria with strict quality standards
• High productivity and uptime
• Comprehensive service before, during and after purchase
• Automation-ready with integration options
• Single-supplier software and machine solutions
• Custom financing and project support

Variants / Model information

• kappa automatic 85 edition: Cutting length options 3200, 3800, 4300 mm; saw blade projection 85 mm; variable feed speed 1–60 m/min; touch-screen control terminal; main motor approx. 12 HP (9 kW).
• kappa automatic 100 edition (related variant): Cutting length options 3200, 3800, 4300 mm; saw blade projection 95 mm; variable feed speed 1–60 m/min; touch-screen control terminal; main motor up to approx. 18 HP (13.5 kW).

Detailed features and equipment (selection)

• Individually controllable air-cushion side tables: three fans per table, independently controlled for easy panel handling and energy savings.
• Veneer fences: dedicated fences to support veneered panels and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Saw carriage with main blade and scoring unit: ground, hardened round guides for smooth movement and exact cutting angle; cutting height adjustable manually, pneumatically or via electric motors.
• Motorised scoring adjustment (optional): servo-driven setting with 0.01 mm accuracy controlled from the terminal for tear-free scoring.
• Additional operating terminal on the air table to save time and increase productivity.
• Roller track to support panel transport and ensure precise feed to the cutting line.
• Double-guided material pusher: solid steel, guided on both sides with magnetic measurement tape and a precise servomotor for high repeatability.
• Saw carriage drive: variable carriage speed (1–60 m/min) set from the control panel; rack-and-pinion drive ensures constant cutting quality.
• Pressure beam with pressure rollers: clamps the workpiece to the fence for exact 90° alignment on widths 50–1200 mm; beam lowers before cut, presses workpiece on table and supports dust/chip extraction; pressure adjustable up to max. 3 bar.
• Process reliability: integration with cutting optimisation software and label printing per workpiece to support traceability and workflow control.
• Intuitive Windows-based control software; optional Ardis optimisation software and label printer.
• Clear visibility: flexible operating terminal and observation window on the pressure bar keep key information visible.
• Two-level cutting height: selectable blade projection (e.g. 40–85 mm) from the control panel to optimise tooth entry for single and panel-stack cutting.
• Workpiece clamping: solid steel pneumatic clamps for secure, non-damaging clamping of stacks and single panels (opening height 85 mm).
• Optional front lifting table (scissor lifting tables) to replace standard side tables and improve handling efficiency.
• Available software packages to maximise efficiency and simplify operation.

Technical specifications

• Cutting length options: 3200 mm, 3800 mm, 4300 mm
• Saw blade projection: 85 mm (kappa automatic 85 edition) — 95 mm on 100 edition variant
• Main saw motor power: approx. 12 HP (9 kW) for 85 edition; up to 18 HP (13.5 kW) for 100 edition (variant)
• Main saw blade diameter reference: 350 mm (product family reference)
• Scoring unit: separate scoring unit; scoring motor approx. 1.1 kW; scoring blade diameter approx. 150 mm; optional motorised scoring adjustment with 0.01 mm accuracy via servomotor
• Variable feed / saw carriage speed: 1–60 m/min (adjustable from control panel)
• Control: touch-screen control terminal (Windows-based software)
• Air-cushion side tables: three separate fans per table, individually controllable
• Material pusher: solid steel, double-guided, magnetic measurement band, precise servomotor and solid material grips for high repeatability
• Pressure beam: manual regulation up to max. 3 bar; integrated dust and chip extraction
• Workpiece clamping: solid steel pneumatic clamps, opening height 85 mm
• Options: front lifting table (automatic scissor lifting tables), label printer, Ardis cutting optimisation software, multiple specification and automation solutions