The FIMAL S 63 A is a professional, high-precision thickness planer for joineries and industrial woodworking. It is characterized by its robust construction, modern control technology, and large throughput capacity in both height and width.
Key Features & Special Characteristics
* Electronic Height Positioning S 63 “A”: The “A” in this model series stands for the automatic, electronic positioning system. The desired planing height is simply entered via a keypad, whereupon the thicknessing table moves to the position precisely and automatically.
Maximum Table Stability: The solid thicknessing table is raised and lowered by four backlash-free trapezoidal lead screws. Together with two lateral guides, this guarantees absolute stability, even with very heavy workpieces.
Efficient Workpiece Feed: Three large feed rollers on independent connecting rods ensure consistent transport of all wood types. The feed speed can be infinitely adjusted via an inverter.
High flexibility: With a maximum throughput height of 310 mm, the machine easily handles even very thick beams and special formats.
Technical Data
*Working width 630 mm
*Working height (min. / max.) 3 mm / 310 mm
*Max. chip removal 8 mm
*Min. workpiece length 250 mm
*Cutting shaft 4-knife shaft - spiral shaft - Tersa shaft
*Flow speed Infinitely variable 6 – 20 m/min (inverter)
*Motor power (standard) 5.5 kW (7.5 hp) (Options up to 12 kW / 15 hp)
*Dust extraction port D150 mm
*Weight approx. 750 kg
Equipment options & system variants
Practical tip:
Depending on requirements, the S 63 A can be individually configured for sensitive surfaces or quiet workshops.
Cutterhead Systems:
In addition to the wedge-type cutterhead, the machine is often equipped with a TERSA cutterhead (for lightning-fast knife changes without adjustment) or a spiral cutterhead with carbide reversible knives (for particularly quiet operation and tear-out-free planing).
Gentle Feed: Optional rubberized infeed and outfeed rollers protect delicate or already planed hardwoods from damage.
Table Extensions: Table extensions (e.g., 600 mm) are available for long workpieces.