EBA 551 Paper Guillotine

Description 550mm Programable Guillotine Light guards Standard Features: Hydraulic precision drive for blade and clamping. Spindle guided electro-mechanical backgauge drive for precise positioning. Manually operated hand wheel for fine adjustment of backgauge. Infinitely adjustable clamping pressure with display. Foot pedal for pre-pressing or cutting line indicator. Optical cutting line indicator. Durable stainless steel working surface for front and rear table. 2 x Cutting blades made of high quality HSS steel. Hydraulic swing cut. Adjustable blade depth from outside. Mobile on casters. Safety Features: Electronically controlled two-hand safety operation. Electronically guarded front table area by photocell safety guards. Rear table area is protected by a sturdy cover. Automatic return of blade and clamping from every position. Lockable main switch.. Blade changing device with covered cutting edge. Side tables at the right and left side. False clamp plate. Controlling: 99 programs with 99 steps each. 10 button keyboard for setting of measurement. Electronic digital display with an accuracy of 0.01mm. Button for reference measurement. Button for fast reverse movement of backgauge. Memory key for repeat cuts. Programmable paper eject function. Programmable keys for quick usage. Self-diagnosis system with error indication on display. Program’s runs automatically. or with “Start” – button. Change-over between decimal/ inch.

A paper guillotine works through a combination of mechanical leverage and a sharp blade to cut paper precisely. Here’s how it operates:

1. **Base and Ruler/Guides**: The base of the guillotine typically has measurement guides, rulers, or grids to help align the paper accurately. Some guillotines have adjustable guides to ensure the paper stays in place.

2. **Blade and Lever Mechanism**: The guillotine's cutting blade is attached to a lever arm. This blade is very sharp and designed to cut through multiple sheets of paper with minimal effort.

3. **Paper Alignment**: The paper or stack of papers is placed on the base, aligned according to the measurement guides or the adjustable guides for precise cutting.

4. **Clamping (Optional)**: Some guillotines have a clamping mechanism that holds the paper securely in place to prevent shifting during the cut.

5. **Cutting Action**: When the user pushes the lever arm down, the blade is driven downward through the paper. The mechanical advantage of the lever makes it easier to cut through multiple sheets at once.

6. **Safety Features**: Modern paper guillotines often include safety features such as guards to prevent fingers from coming into contact with the blade, and a locking mechanism to keep the blade in place when not in use.

Overall, the design of a paper guillotine allows for quick, efficient, and accurate cutting, making it a valuable tool in various settings where paper trimming is required.

At Promotional Printing Machinery Limited we provide a quick turnaround, which is usually 2-3 days once payment is received depending on the size of your order.

If you require installation we can provide one of our experienced engineers to do this for you at extra cost.

Our UK sales are shipped out using our local haulage company, the items are fully secured to wooden pallets and covered with shrink wrap film to protect them during transport.

Export machines are sealed into strong wood crates that are sourced from sustainable materials, which are collected by our shipping agent and distributed to you by either Air, Road or Sea.

We only accept payment via bank transfer or cash on collection. A VAT invoice will be supplied with the machine. PayPal payment is not accepted.