Powermatic 1791316 209HH 20-in Planer with Bird Helical Cutter Head, 5 HP, 3 Phase, 230-460V

This heavy duty planer offers performance and value, loaded with standard features not found on other machines in its class The powerful 5 HP motor and 20-in 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-in 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