Used Wohlenberg Guillotines for Sale 20

Every sheet in a printing plant crosses the guillotine, which makes the cutter the most safety-critical and most used machine in finishing, and explains why German cutting iron dominates the used market. Wohlenberg's position is straightforward: build quality and cutting accuracy fully comparable to Polar, the market leader, at used prices that typically run noticeably below an equivalent Polar of the same width and generation, precisely because the Polar badge carries a liquidity premium. For a finishing department buying capability rather than resale value, that gap is the opportunity.

Width selection follows your press format: 76 cm machines suit B3 and digital work, 92 cm covers B2, 115 cm handles B1, and the large-format 137 cm and above serve packaging and label printers. Later machines carry cut-tec programmable controls with cut sequence memory; complete cutting systems with jogger, pile lift, and unloader multiply throughput and are worth acquiring as a set when offered.

Buying a used Wohlenberg guillotines: what to check

Safety systems come first and are non-negotiable: light barriers, two-hand controls, and knife brake function must work and meet your local regulations, since compliance retrofits on cutters are expensive and legally mandatory. Test the knife brake stop time specifically.

Check cutting accuracy with a measured test cut through a full-height pile, verify the backgauge positions repeatably across the table, and inspect the clamp for even pressure. Listen to the hydraulics under load and look for leaks at the clamp and knife cylinders. Examine the knife carrier guides for play, confirm spare knives and cutting sticks are included, and review the control: program memory function and display condition on cut-tec units, plus availability of backups. Ask about service history from a cutting machine specialist. Confirm the air table jets function across the full bed, since dead zones force operators to drag piles and ruin backgauge accuracy.

On Exapro, used Wohlenberg listings show width, control, peripherals, photos, and location. Compare available guillotines and submit an enquiry through the listing page on Exapro to request safety test records and inspection.