Castor

The word Castor means beaver in Latin, a beaver can chew through a tree with a diameter of 20 inches in one night. Hence the name of this cutter, which is tremendously good in effective cutting.

Because of the Castor's unique cutting geometry it easily cuts the material and gives extremely long running times.

The cutterheads can be produced in customized dimensions.

Castor Advantages

  • The unique cutting geometry gives extremely long running times
  • Reduced energy consumption (more than 30%)
  • Reduced noise
  • Less tear outs around knots gives more material in higher grade classification
  • No jointing
  • The knives in special carbide have 4 cutting edges
  • More compact shavings

Also available in Aluminum

There are unique advantages with cutter heads in aluminum.

  • The weight is reduced by approximately 50% compared to steel.
  • The light weight is helpful for the operators handling the tools.
  • The light weight is better for the spindles and bearings in the machines.
  • We always use serrated knives which makes the positioning of the knifes much easier and safer.