Felder | K 740 Sliding Panel Table Saw
The new FELDER K 740 convinces with the combination of performance and comfort in a space-saving, solid design.
The machine is characterized by a large and powerful circular saw unit with a maximum cutting height of 140 mm when using a Ø 400 mm saw blade. It is also possible to use an electrically driven scoring unit with a Ø of 120 mm in combination with a Ø 350 mm main saw blade. Even cuts through materials with sensitive surfaces become a breeze.
With the tilting saw blade unit and precision double guiding for precise angle and height adjustment, the K740 guarantees a new dimension of efficiency. With the solid outrigger tables on the Professional model the panel saws leave nothing to be desired. Protected from dust and absolutely maintenance-free, the X-Roll format sliding table ensures perfect woodworking for many years. The K 740 is equipped with a tilting FELDER overhead saw guard for optimum extraction results and the highest level of work safety. The optional "Power-Drive" package with electronical saw blade height and angle adjustment accurate to a tenth of a millimetre bring precision and operating comfort to your workshop that are simply another class.
The intelligent parallel cutting fence brings superior comfort and impressive productivity to every workshop. It is an optional feature of the K 740, to quickly move with a tenth of a millimetre to the specified position at the push of a button, guided on a linear guide system with ball-screw bearing, thus ensuring precise cutting results quickly and easily. Six year guarantee on the patented "Easy-Glide" tilting guide system and 10 year guarantee on the proven FELDER "X-Roll" sliding table system ensure maximum reliability for years to come.
Also perfect for machining non-ferrous metals, plastics and composite materials: Upon request, the K 740 models can be equipped with variable speed control and minimum quantity lubrication.
Key Features
Highlights
- High Cutting Capacity: Features a powerful circular saw unit with a maximum cutting height of 140 mm using a 400 mm saw blade, enhanced by an optional 120 mm electrically driven scoring unit for tear-free cuts in sensitive materials.
- “X-Roll” Sliding Table with Durability: Offers a dust-proof, maintenance-free sliding table with a 10-year FELDER factory warranty, ensuring long-lasting precision, complemented by a 6-year warranty on the “Easy-Glide” tilting system.
- Intelligent Parallel Cutting Fence (Optional): Provides precision to a tenth of a millimeter with an electric motor-controlled rip fence, guided by a linear system with ball-screw bearings, boosting productivity and ease of use.
Details
- Cutting Specifications: Delivers a 140 mm cutting height with a 400 mm saw blade (109 mm at 45° tilt), with a standard sliding table length of 51¹/₅₆" (1300 mm), expandable to 98²⁷/₆₄" (2500 mm), and a rip capacity of 31½" (800 mm), optionally 49" (1250 mm).
- “Easy-Glide” Tilting System: Features a patented, maintenance-free tilting segment with double-sided support, using a dust-resistant synthetic material (6-year warranty), ensuring precise and smooth angle adjustments from 90° to 45°.
- “Power-Drive” Package (Optional): Offers electronic saw blade height and angle adjustment with LED display accuracy to a tenth of a millimeter, including a push button for fine-tuning, enhancing precision and comfort.
Equipped with a 30 mm electronically balanced saw arbor powered by a Poly-V belt for near 100% power transmission, and an optional electric scoring unit (120 mm) compatible with a 350 mm main blade for tear-free cuts. Includes an optional 1100 mm outrigger table with a 43" (1100 mm) crosscut fence (expandable to 102" or 2600 mm), supported by ball-bearing mounted rollers, with an optional precision mitre guide. Supports non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composites with optional variable speed control and minimum quantity lubrication, expanding machining options beyond wood and panels. Features a tilting design for optimum extraction and safety, swiveling away for large workpieces, enhancing dust management and operator protection. Includes optional pneumatic workpiece holders (95 mm height, 300 kg force), digital crosscut stops (up to 126" or 3200 mm), and a transport unit for the outrigger table. Web context suggests compatibility with additional safety or digital upgrades. Built with high-quality cast iron tables and aggregates, the K 740 ensures reliability, supported by Felder’s 60 years of experience and a comprehensive service package.
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