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Format4 | kappa automatic classic Beam Saw

Format4 | kappa automatic classic Beam Saw

by Felder Group
$50,000.00 - $50,000.00
$50,000.00
$50,000.00 - $50,000.00
$50,000.00

Efficient Precision Cutting for Panel Processing

The Format4 kappa automatic classic Horizontal Pressure Beam Saw with a 125 63/64" (3200 mm) cutting length offers precise panel sizing for wood and plastic materials. Equipped with a 12 19/32" (320 mm) main saw blade, a 2 43/64" (68 mm) blade projection, and a 7.5 kW motor, it ensures efficient cutting with a variable feed speed of 1–40 m/min, supported by an intuitive 15" touchscreen control.

Key Features

Highlights

  • Innovative Front Lifting Table: Optional system replaces side tables with automated scissor lifting tables for enhanced efficiency.
  • Double Measuring System: Solid steel panel pusher with magnet measurement band ensures maximum repeatability.
  • Touchscreen Control: 15" TFT display with Windows 10 for quick, intuitive operation and software integration.

Details

  • Scoring Unit: 1.1 kW motor with a 5 29/32" (150 mm) scoring blade, adjustable during operation for chip-free cuts.
  • Pneumatic Pressure Beam: Adjustable up to 3 bar, secures workpieces and extracts dust/chips during cutting.
  • Air Cushion Tables: Two moveable support tables with individually controllable fans for easy panel handling.
  • Material Pusher: 25 m/min forward and 40 m/min return speed, with 6–7 roller tracks and clamps (opening height 3 5/32").
  • Optional Extensions: Additional 165 23/64" (4200 mm) material pusher travel distance available.

Technical Specifications

Category Details
Electrics
  • 3x 400 V motor voltage, 50 Hz motor frequency (standard)
  • 3x 230 V motor voltage, 60 Hz motor frequency (optional)
  • Motor power: 10 HP (7.5 kW) S1, 4000 rpm (standard)
Saw Carriage
  • Cutting length: 125 63/64" (3200 mm)
  • Main saw blade diameter: 12 19/32" (320 mm)
  • Saw blade projection: 2 43/64" (68 mm)
  • Variable carriage speed: 1–40 m/min
  • Return speed: 40 m/min
  • Optional electric, variable cutting height adjustment with groove function
Scoring Unit
  • Motor power: 1.1 kW
  • Scoring saw blade diameter: 5 29/32" (150 mm)
  • Pneumatic lowering (standard)
Material Pusher
  • Material pusher travel distance: 3200 mm
  • Number of roller tracks: 6–7
  • Number of single-finger packet clamps: 6–7, opening height 3 5/32" (80 mm)
  • Packet clamping pressure: Pneumatic, adjustable up to 3 bar
  • Speed: 25 m/min forward, 40 m/min back
Support Tables
  • Mitre table left with air cushion: 90 35/64" x 23 5/8" (2300 x 600 mm)
  • 2 pcs. support tables: 90 35/64" x 23 5/8" (2300 x 600 mm)
  • Optional additional support table: 59 1/16" x 23 5/8" (1500 x 600 mm)
  • Optional additional support table: 90 35/64" x 23 5/8" (2300 x 600 mm)
General
  • Extraction connection: 120/100/100 mm
  • Weight: 3500–3900 kg (with standard configuration)
Accessories
  • Optional 2 pcs. front lifting tables
  • Optional performance package: 9.0 kW S6, cutting height 3 5/32", 30% efficiency increase
  • Standard HW panel dividing saw blade: Ø 350 mm, Ø 320 mm
  • Standard conical HW scoring saw blade: Ø 150 mm
Specifications

Felder Format4 | Kappa Automatic Classic Beam Saw FAQ

What is the Felder Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic beam saw?

The Felder Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic is a professional beam saw designed for accurate, automated cutting of sheet goods. It is part of the Format4 product line and is intended for professional woodworking shops and mid-level production environments that require precision, reliability, and efficient panel processing.

What materials can the Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic cut?

The Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic is designed to cut plywood, MDF, HDF, particleboard, melamine, laminated panels, veneered panels, and other engineered sheet goods commonly used in cabinet, furniture, and casework manufacturing.

What type of production environment is the Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic best suited for?

This beam saw is well suited for custom cabinet shops, small to mid-size production facilities, and professional woodworking operations that need automated panel cutting with consistent accuracy and manageable production volumes.

How does a beam saw like the Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic operate?

A beam saw processes panels horizontally using a pressure beam to securely clamp material during cutting. This design provides stable cutting conditions, repeatable accuracy, and efficient processing of stacked sheet goods.

How accurate is the Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic beam saw?

The Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic is engineered for high accuracy and repeatability through a rigid machine structure, precision-guided saw carriage, and controlled pressure beam system, supporting consistent results in downstream machining and assembly.

What level of automation does the Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic offer?

The machine provides automated positioning and cutting cycles that reduce manual handling and improve workflow efficiency, while maintaining flexibility for varied job types, short runs, and custom production work.

How does the Format4 Kappa series differ from the Mayer Kappa series?

Both the Format4 Kappa and Mayer Kappa machines are beam saws, but they target different production levels. The Format4 Kappa series is designed for professional and mid-level production environments that emphasize precision and flexibility, while the Mayer Kappa series is engineered for higher-volume, industrial production with greater automation depth and throughput capacity.

Can the Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic be integrated into a shop workflow?

Yes. The Format4 Kappa Automatic Classic can be integrated with optimization software, labeling syst