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Experience faster, smarter, and more intuitive cutting with the new Ideal 56 LT programmable guillotine.
Featuring a large 15.6-inch touchscreen display, it offers tablet-like touch and swipe controls for effortless programming, project management, and operation. Designed with user-friendly digital functions and intuitive controls, this next-generation guillotine helps increase productivity while simplifying everyday workflows with effortless positioning thanks to the integrated air table.
With a 560 mm cutting width and 80 mm stack height, the Ideal 56 is fully adjustable to suit a wide range of cutting requirements. Its precision electro-mechanical blade drive and hydraulic clamp drive deliver accurate, reliable performance, while the integrated IR light beam safety curtain provides enhanced operator safety during use.
The guillotine offers both programmable and manual back-gauge positioning, complemented by a 560 mm table depth for efficient handling of materials. The adjustable back-gauge features narrow separations and plastic gliders to ensure smooth, precise positioning.
For complete control, the hydraulic clamp bar features infinitely programmable clamping pressure, easily adjusted via the touchscreen to suit different materials. An electronically controlled false clamp plate is ideal for delicate work, ensuring even distribution of clamping force and protecting sensitive materials from damage.
15.6“ MULTI-TOUCH DISPLAY Functional graphical user interface for intuitive tablet-like work and clear main screen with intelligently split display. The tilt adjustable display can be ergonomically adapted to body height and lighting conditions.
SCS SAFETY PACKAGE Maximum operator safety and cutting convenience: Electronically controlled IR light beam safety curtain on the front table – with status indication (red/green) in the display and the blade activation buttons ensuring safe two hand cut release).
EASY-TOUCH CUT ACTIVATING Safe true two-hand operation: A cut can be executed conveniently and safely by means of the EASY-TOUCH blade activating buttons with integrated optical signals indicating the operational status.
CUT CONTROL Completely transparent: In the separate program editing window, the current cutting programme is displayed with the respective programme steps. The separately editable individual steps are numbered consecutively and the display runs while the steps are being processed.
PRECISION DRIVE The manual fine adjustment of the backstop ensures maximum precision – simple and convenient via the ergonomic control element on the front of the machine. The practical "joystick" allows for precise adjustment with minimal effort. Perfect cuts made easy – for precise and efficient work!
HYDRAULIC CLAMP The hydraulic precision drive is not only precise, but also very convenient: the clamping pressure is infinitely adjustable and programmable via touch.
AIR TABLE The innovative air table significantly facilitates the positioning and movement of stacks of paper. Air is blown through small openings in the tabletop, creating an air cushion that minimizes frictional resistance between the paper stack and the table surface. This allows even large quantities of paper to be handled effortlessly and comfortably.
SAFETY CUTTING SYSTEM (SCS)
IR light beam safety curtain
Two handed blade activation
IDEAL safety drive
Safe exchanging of blades
Blade depth adjustment from the outside
Restricted access via password protection

Dimensions H-1334mm (without touch screen) x W-979mm x D-1211mm / weight 303kg
Dimensions with side tables W-1779mm
To enquire call now on 01908 563149 for our best discounted introductory deal.
'We are one of the UK 's longest established IDEAL guillotine suppliers'
You may even be able to part exchange trade-in your old guillotine.

DELIVERIES to UK mainland can either be dispatched on a pallet (strapped & weatherproof with film) or we can arrange for our own team to deliver, install & provide training.
Contact us on 01908 563149 / sales@chilvers.co.uk for prices.









