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Format4 | kappa automatic 85 edition Beam Saw

Original price $50,000.00 - Original price $50,000.00
Original price
$50,000.00
$50,000.00 - $50,000.00
Current price $50,000.00

High-Performance Precision Cutting for Panel Stacks

The Format4 kappa automatic 85 edition Horizontal Pressure Beam Saw delivers precise cutting for panel materials with a cutting length up to 169 19/64" (4300 mm) and a 3 11/32" (85 mm) saw blade projection. Featuring a 12 19/32" (320 mm) main saw blade, a 9 kW motor, and a variable feed speed of 1–60 m/min, it ensures high-quality cuts with a 15" TFT touchscreen control and robust steel construction.

Key Features

Highlights

  • Innovative Front Lifting Table: Optional automated scissor lifting tables enhance efficiency for panel stack processing.
  • Double Measuring System: Solid steel panel pusher with magnet measurement band ensures maximum repeatability.
  • Touchscreen Control: 15" TFT display with Windows 10 for 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 tear-free results.
  • Pneumatic Pressure Beam: Adjustable up to 3 bar, secures workpieces and extracts dust/chips during cutting.
  • Air Cushion Tables: Two support tables with individually controllable fans for easy panel handling.
  • Material Pusher: 25/40 m/min forward/back speed, with 6–9 single-finger clamps (opening height 3 5/32") for secure clamping.
  • Optional Extensions: Material pusher travel extendable to 169 19/64" (4300 mm).

Technical Specifications

Category Details
Electrics
  • 3x 400 V motor voltage, 50 Hz motor frequency (standard)
  • 3x 400 V motor voltage, 60 Hz motor frequency (optional)
  • 3x 230 V motor voltage, 60 Hz motor frequency (optional)
  • Motor power: 12 HP (9 kW) (standard)
Saw Carriage
  • Cutting length: 125 63/64" (3200 mm), extendable to 169 19/64" (4300 mm)
  • Main saw blade diameter: 12 19/32" (320 mm)
  • Saw blade projection: 3 11/32" (85 mm)
  • Variable feed speed: 1–60 m/min
  • Return speed: 60 m/min
  • Optional electric, variable cutting height adjustment with groove function
  • Optional controlled scoring unit positioning
Scoring Unit
  • Motor power: 1.1 kW
  • Scoring saw blade diameter: 5 29/32" (150 mm)
Material Pusher
  • Material pusher travel distance: 3200 mm (extendable to 4300 mm)
  • Number of roller tracks: 6–7
  • Number of single-finger packet clamps: 6–9, opening height 3 5/32" (80 mm)
  • Packet clamping pressure: Pneumatic, adjustable up to 3 bar
  • Speed: 25/40 m/min forward/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: 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 lift tables
  • Optional rear side lifting table
  • Standard HW panel dividing saw blade: Ø 320 mm
  • Standard conical HW scoring saw blade: Ø 150 mm
Specifications

Felder Format4 | Kappa Automatic 85 Edition Beam Saw FAQ

What is the Felder Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition beam saw?

The Felder Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition is a professional beam saw designed for precise, automated cutting of sheet goods. It is part of the Format4 product line and is intended for high-end professional shops and production environments that value accuracy, reliability, and efficient panel processing.

What materials can the Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition cut?

The Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition is designed to cut plywood, MDF, HDF, particleboard, melamine, laminated panels, veneered panels, and other engineered sheet goods commonly used in cabinet and furniture manufacturing.

What production environments is the Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition best suited for?

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

How does a beam saw like the Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition 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 85 Edition beam saw?

The Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition 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 85 Edition offer?

The machine offers automated positioning and cutting cycles that reduce manual handling and improve workflow efficiency, while maintaining flexibility for short runs, varied panel sizes, and custom 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 serve different production levels. The Format4 Kappa series is designed for professional and mid-level production environments with an emphasis on precision and flexibility, while the Mayer Kappa series is engineered for higher-volume, industrial production with greater automation depth and throughput.

Can the Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition be integrated into a shop workflow?

Yes. The Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition can be integrated with optimization software, labeling systems, and downstream CNC routers or edgebanders, making it a strong fit for connected shop-floor workflows.

Where is the Felder Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition manufactured?

The Felder Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition is manufactured in Austria. Felder Group equipment is known for Austrian-built machinery that emphasizes precision engineering, build quality, and long-term reliability.

Who should consider the Format4 Kappa Automatic 85 Edition beam saw?

This machine is ideal for professional cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and growing production operations that need automated panel cutting with high accuracy but do not require full industrial-scale beam saw automation.