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Optal 26

OPTAL 26: 5 FUNCTION UNIVERSAL (now with cast iron tables)

The Optal 26 is a class leading five function combination machine. The project possibilities are endless due to the multi function design, generous range of supplied equipment and professional build quality. With a 250 mm saw, spindle moulder, 2 blade planer/thicknesser and morticer all in one machine. 3 x 2HP motors allows changing of the function to be executed quite simply using a key selector, there is no need for manual belt changing. Excellent results can be achieved without the need of separate machines.

Supplied equipment

F1 Sliding Carriage on bearing track 1,080 mm, Outer support table with swinging arm 500 x 450 mm, B1 morticing unit with strokes 100 x 100 x 100 mm, Aluminium table: 300 x 155 mm. 3-jaw 13 mm chuck for morticing unit. Cutter block bridge guard on spring loaded arm. G1 mitre/cross cut guide with 800 x 30 mm telescopic extension & retractable stop for cross cuts. Set of two planer knives fitted on cutterblock. 250 mm ø TCT sawblade. Wheel kit for ease of mobility. S3 BG micrometric spindle moulder back fence for use with tooling up to 200 mm Ø. JSA 30 mm ring fence. 950 mm rip fence / planer fence. M1 work clamp. Control wheel with liquid level vernier on spindle moulder and thicknesser. 100 mm ø extraction outlets. Instruction manual and service spanner.

Technical Specifications

Saw: 250 mm Ø, 45° bevel, 90mm depth of cut
Saw / tenoning carriage length of cut behind blade: 1,300 mm
Surface planer: 260 mm table width, 4 mm max depth of cut
Thicknessing table: 4-150 mm height, 4 mm max depth of cut
Spindle moulder: Single speed 6,750 rpm Max. Max tool Ø: Fence 180 mm, Table 150 mm
Slot morticer: 1 speed of rotation (6,300 rpm), 3 jaw chuck capacity 1 - 13mm
3 x Motors: P1: 3 HP (2.2kW), P2: 2 HP (1.5 kW), 1 phase 230 V, 50 Hz
Sales Number UKOPTALNEWCAST

Options to be ordered with the machine (FACTORY FIT ONLY)

  UK Sales Number <UK>List £ excl. VAT
Outer support table with swing arm 500 x 450 mm 7000606002911 304.30
Planer cutterblock with 2 blade self-adjustable knife system 7000608000911 198.02

Adaptable accessories

  UK Sales Number List £ excl. VAT
B1 morticing unit for OPTAL and C260e (chuck needed) with strokes 100 x 100 x 100 mm. Aluminium table: 300 x 155 mm 7000601601700 240.24
3-jaw 1-13 mm chuck (compulsory with B, B1 or HG morticing unit) 7000603000600 30.58
Carriage side table extension 1000 x 150 mm for long work pieces (fits to sliding carriage) 7000601501300 254.80
Carriage side table extension 350 x 250 mm (fits to sliding carriage) 7000601501200 84.45
Tenoning table: 440 x 150 mm (fits to sliding carriage) 7000604701200 110.66
Suction kit to be fitted on saw hood guard (inc hose, nozzle & support bracket) 7000600202800 95.93
Telescopic extension 800 x 30 mm with retractable stop (fits G1 mitre/cross cut guide) 7000604800200 52.42
500 x 450 Outer support table with swinging arm for F1 carriage 7000606002900 473.20
SLOT MORTICE BITS 6/8/10/12/14/16 7000254010000 56.95
Two PLANER BLADES MAXI26/OPTAL26/HC260C/M/RD26F 260x20x3 (Re-sharpenable) 0911030721 48.82
Planner Blade Setting Tool 0911016397 154.43
Universal Cutter Block with rebate blades & limiters 100 dia. x 40 height x 30 bore mm 7000267005800 126.53
Suction Hose Kit 2.5m 100 mm dia. With 100 mm Transition ring & Universal adapter ring 0913010779 39.99
Waxilit 70 g - anti seize paste for beds and tables 0911001071 7.32
Silicon Spray Can: Spray for maintenance and care 0911018691 5.89
Saw Blade: 24 tooth alternatively ground bevel TCT blade with 3o neg. rake for quick, clean, power cuts. 628013000 36.08
Saw Blade: 48 tooth alternatively ground bevel TCT blade with 5o neg. rake for quick, clean, precision cuts. 628047000 50.59
Saw Blade: 80 tooth flat trapezoidal TCT blade with 5o neg. rake for quick, clean, multi cuts. 628088000 73.93