IDEAL 5560 Guillotine

The Ideal 5560 is a 55cm professional guillotine with hydraulic blade and clamp drive, EASY-CUT, programmable power backgauge with touch pad and IR light beam safety curtain on the front table. 

The Ideal 5560 is a highly professional guillotine with a hydraulic blade & clamp drive, 7” touch pad and infra red light beam for safety. Taking command of some of the latest technological developments in the guillotine industry, the Ideal 5560 guillotine is far superior to many of its similar commercial models. What sets these guillotine apart is the hydraulic operation of the knife and clamp system, enabling precise cuts and adjustments while maintaining the finish of the print and reducing the chance of damage. It is ideal for digital paper stocks, with similar models struggling in this area.

Ideal 5560 Guillotine features:

IR SAFETY CURTAIN

The light beam safety curtain in the working area of this professional guillotines ensures the highest level of safety and cutting convenience.

LARGE 7-INCH TOUCH PAD

Extremely convenient: Electronic, programmable control module for the power backgauge with multi-lingual touch pad. 99 programs with 99 steps in each program can be stored.

ELECTRONIC HAND WHEEL

Ideal for manual backgauge positioning, the electronic hand wheel has infinitely variable speed control from very slow to very fast.

PATENTED EASY-CUT ACTIVATING BARS

A cut can be executed conveniently by means of the patented EASY-CUT blade activating bars, which guarantee a safe two-hand operation.

SAFE BLADE CHANGE

Safe and convenient blade change without removing covers. Blade changing device covers cutting edge of blade to protect the operator.

Product characteristics:

Hydraulic blade and clamp drive. Equipped with the new, patented EASY-CUT blade activating bars for convenient and safe cutting. Comprehensive SCS safety package: IR light beam safety curtain on the front table; safety cover on the rear table; lockable main switch; electronically controlled true two-hand operation; 24 volt controls (low voltage); safety drive; automatic blade and clamp return from every position; blade changing device with covered cutting edge; blade depth adjustment from the outside of the machine; easy blade and cutting stick change from the front of the machine without removing covers. Foot pedal for pre-clamping or as mechanical cutting line indicator. Optical cutting line with bright and durable LEDs. Electric backgauge drive with touch pad for easy setting, multilingual operator guidance and digital display. Measurement readout in cm or inches (display accurate to 1/10 mm or 1/100 inch). 99 programs with 99 steps in each program (up to 15 repeat cuts can be integrated into a program as one single program step). Program runs automatically. 10-button key pad for presetting of measurement. Integrated calculator. Pre-programmed measurements for standard paper sizes. Programmable keys for quick setting of frequently needed measurements. Memory key for repeat cuts. Automatic SET function for reference measurement via start button. Programmable EJECT function - for pushing out the paper. Self-diagnostic system with error indication on display. Electronic hand wheel for manual backgauge positioning with infinitely variable speed control (from very slow to very fast). Three-step front table illumination (LEDs). Adjusting knob for infinitely variable clamp pressure (min. 200 / max. 1100 daN) and pressure gauge. False clamp plate for delicate work. Solid front table made of die-cast aluminium with stainless steel worktops. Blade made of high quality HSS steel. Hydraulic swing cut for high cutting precision.Die-cast aluminium blade carrier and adjustable blade guides. Aluminium clamp bar. Adjustable blade depth. Sturdy cast iron machine frame. Movable on castors. Complete with practical tool holder and stacking angle.