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Refurbished Ideal 4855 Guillotine

  • Fully refurbished, serviced and tested to ensure reliable performance and accurate cutting results.
  • Heavy-duty German-built guillotine designed for professional print rooms, and in-house finishing departments
  • Generous 475mm cutting width suitable for a wide range of paper sizes and applications
  • Programmable back-gauge system for precise and repeatable cutting accuracy.
  • Easy-to-use digital control panel for quick job set-up and efficient operation
  • Powerful hydraulic clamp provides consistent pressure across the entire paper stack
  • Capable of handling substantial cutting volumes with ease, improving productivity and workflow.
  • Features IDEAL's comprehensive Safety Cutting System (SCS) including two-hand operation and transparent safety guards
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About the Refurbished Ideal 4855 Guillotine

We have available this refurbished Ideal 4855 Guillotine. This is the latest generation of Ideal Guillotine with touch screen keypad controller. This particular model is in A1 condition having been maintained to a very high standard by the previous owner. This machine also comes with the optional side table extensions to provide a useful larger working area.

Afterprint has maintained this machine since new, as a result we know the full history of the machine and its volume of use, which is very low. The Guillotine has been serviced with a fresh sharp blade fitted ready for its new owner.

This model will cut up to an SRA2 (640 x 450mm) in half and SRA3 in both landscape and portrait orientation. Safety guarded front and rear and complies with new European Safety Standards.

Key Features:

  • 475mm cut width
  • 450mm cut depth behind the blade (Ideal for SRA2 in half)
  • 80mm cut height for up to a full ream of 500 sheets
  • Power knife (cut & release in 3 seconds)
  • Power clamp
  • Power back gauge with keypad – simply tap in your desired size and the back gauge moves to that position automatically
  • 99 custom program with 99 cut steps
  • Upgraded red optical cut line indicator
  • Latest touch screen control unit with digital measurement readout
  • Pre-set functions for common sizes A3, A4 & A5 with option to add further quick set buttons
  • An electronically operated hand wheel for manual positioning of the back gauge

5 Reasons to Buy:

  • Cost savings without sacrificing capability. A refurbished Ideal 4855 offers significant savings compared to a new unit, while still delivering professional grade-cutting performance suitable for high-volume environments.
  • Heavy-duty German engineering. Designed for durability, precision and long-term reliability, making it a trusted choice in print rooms and production settings.
  • Fully serviced and tested for reliability. Our refurbished units are stripped, inspected and reconditioned with worn components replaced.
  • High productivity and efficiency. Built for demanding workloads, offering fast, precise cutting with features that improve workflow efficiency and reduce downtime in busy environments.
  • Professional accuracy and safety features. This includes a two-hand cutting operation, where the blade can only be activated when both hands are used on the controls. Also includes a transparent safety guard which covers the cutting zone. A safety lock/key switch control, an electronic blade control system (SCS Safety Concept) and an interlocking back-gauge and clamp.

 

  • Maximum Cut Length – 475 mm
  • Maximum Cut Depth (Size behind the blade) – 450 mm
  • Maximum Cut Height – 80 mm
  • Minimum Cut Size – 35 mm
  • Cutting Accuracy – 0.1mm
  • Cycling Speed – 4-6 Cuts per Minute
  • Production Capacity – 4-6 Hours Daily
  • Programmable – Yes with 99 Programs
  • Program Storage – Stored as Numbers 1-99
  • Cut Positions in Each Program – 99
  • Blade Type – Super High Speed Steel Only (18% Tungsten)
  • Blade Drive – Electro-Mechanical
  • Clamp Drive – Electro-Mechanical
  • Back Gauge Drive – DC Motor & Belt
  • Blade Positioning – Micro Switch
  • Clamp Positioning – Micro-Switch
  • Back Gauge Measurement – Indexing Disc & Photo-interrupter
  • Side Stop: rear / front left and right
  • Insertion Depth: 450mm
  • Safety Curtain – Lid Guard
  • Software – Ideal Own Software
  • Power Requirements – 230Vac 13 Amp (Normal UK Socket)
  • Power Usage – 1.1 KW/h Under Full Load
  • Weight – 219Kgs, 227.5kgs with additional side tables
  • Dimensions (H x W x D) 1,296 x 762 x 992mm, width with extension table: 1349mm

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