Planer thicknessers with straight cutterhead

What Are Planer Thicknessers (Also Known as Planers)?

A wood thicknesser, also known as a planer, is a specialist woodworking machine used for the initial processing of both hardwood and softwood. Its main purpose is to flatten the surface, achieve the desired thickness, and ensure a smooth finish.

These woodworking machines are widely used in the furniture and joinery industries, where precision and repeatability are essential. A planer thicknesser allows for precise dimensioning of the material, which is crucial for creating consistent, high-quality results.

Applications of Planer Thicknessers

Industrial machines such as planers are commonly used in various sectors that require precise and specialised woodworking. What are their main applications?

• Planing. The planer allows for accurate thickness reduction, essential in the production of wooden products such as furniture, flooring, or panels.
• Smoothing surfaces. A planer thicknesser effectively removes irregularities, knots, and surface defects, even from hardwood, making the material more aesthetic and ready for further processing.
• Edge processing. A planer is also used for forming precise and uniform edges, essential in the production of skirting boards, panels, and other finishing elements.
• Board production. The ability to set specific dimensions makes a planer thicknesser indispensable in the construction industry and for various woodworking projects.
• Joinery component preparation. Joiners often use planer thicknessers and jointers for machining beams, posts, and boards used in furniture, frames, or structural elements.
• Material preparation for gluing. Proper surface preparation before gluing ensures strong and durable joints. A planer thicknesser enables accurate preparation of the material, resulting in improved product quality and durability.

Versatile Use of Planers and Other Machines

Thanks to their precise design and ease of operation, thicknessers are indispensable in woodworking. It is worth exploring our additional range of machines that further enhance production efficiency, including wood sanders for smooth finishing and spindle moulders for creating detailed patterns and shapes. With these machines, every stage of woodworking becomes more efficient, ensuring top-quality results. Discover our full range and choose the machine that best suits your requirements!

CORMAK Planer Thicknessers – Durability and Reliability

As a manufacturer of industrial machinery, we offer an extensive range of planers so you can find the model best suited to your needs. Our selection includes machines designed for small workshops as well as large-scale industrial facilities.

We also supply other woodworking solutions, such as the planer with spiral cutterhead, which reduces noise levels and extends cutter life, and the jointer, designed for flattening and smoothing solid wood surfaces. At CORMAK, you’ll also find professional CNC machinery, metalworking machines, and many other specialised industrial tools. Explore our full offer and make your everyday work even easier!