15" HELICAL HEAD PLANER 3HP

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Built for demanding woodworking and production environments, the CX15HC delivers the capacity, power, and stability expected from a heavy-duty 15" planer. Its five-row helical cutterhead uses 75 carbide inserts positioned at an angle to the feed direction, creating a shearing action similar to a skew cut with a hand plane.

This cutter arrangement helps produce a smoother finish and quieter operation than conventional straight knives. The machine also features solid serrated steel feed rollers, a four-column support system, and dual V-belt drive for dependable material feeding and consistent thicknessing.

Dual feed speeds of 16 and 30 FPM allow the operator to choose between a slower feed for a finer finish and a faster feed for improved productivity. Precision-ground cast iron extension wings support longer stock, while the enclosed cabinet stand and integrated mobile base provide both stability and easier movement around the workshop.

Features

• Five-row helical cutterhead with 75 carbide inserts

• Angled cutter arrangement produces a smooth shearing cut

• German-made carbide cutters

• 3 HP, 220V single-phase TEFC motor

• Maximum planing width of 15"

• Maximum planing height of 8"

• Maximum cutting depth of 1/8"

• Dual feed speeds of 16 and 30 FPM

• Neutral feed setting

• Solid serrated steel power-feed rollers

• Rugged four-column support system

• Precision-ground cast iron extension wings

• Dual V-belt drive

• Board return rollers

• Integrated mobile base

• Heavy-duty enclosed cabinet stand

• Magnetic safety switch

• 4" dust port

• Shielded and permanently lubricated bearings

• Powder-coated finish

• CSA approved

• 3-year warranty

Specifications

• Model: CX15HC

• Motor: 3 HP, 220V, single-phase, TEFC

• Cutterhead Type: Five-row helical

• Number of Cutters: 75

• Cutter Material: Carbide

• Table Size: 20" x 15"

• Maximum Cutting Width: 15"

• Maximum Cutting Height: 8"

• Maximum Cutting Depth: 1/8"

• Feed Speeds: 16 FPM, 30 FPM, and neutral

• Cutterhead Speed: 5,000 RPM

• Cuts Per Minute: 20,000

• Dust Port Diameter: 4"

• Weight: 298 kg

• Certification: CSA approved

• Warranty: 3 years

FAQ

What is the maximum planing width of the CX15HC?
The planer can handle stock up to 15" wide.

What is the maximum stock thickness?
The planer can accommodate material up to 8" thick.

What is the maximum depth of cut?
The maximum stated cutting depth is 1/8".

What type of cutterhead does this planer use?
The CX15HC uses a five-row helical cutterhead with 75 carbide inserts.

What are the benefits of the helical cutterhead?
The cutters are positioned at an angle to the feed direction, creating a shearing action that helps produce a smoother finish and quieter operation than conventional straight knives.

What feed speeds are available?
The planer has feed rates of 16 and 30 feet per minute, plus a neutral setting.

Does the planer include extension tables?
Yes. It includes precision-ground cast iron extension wings for supporting longer workpieces.

Can the planer be moved around the workshop?
Yes. An integrated mobile base is built into the machine.

What size dust collection connection does it use?
The planer has a 4" dust port for connection to a compatible dust collection system.

Is the CX15HC CSA approved?
Yes. The planer is CSA approved.

What warranty is included?
The CX15HC is backed by a 3-year warranty.