Formax Cut-True 23S Guillotine Paper Cutter
Formax Cut-True 23S semi-automatic electric guillotine paper cutter: 16-7/8 inch cut, laser cut line, included metal stand, hardened steel blade.
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Details & specifications
The Formax Cut-True 23S is a semi-automatic electric guillotine paper cutter with a 16-7/8 inch cut width, an LED laser cut line so the operator can see exactly where the blade will land, and a hardened steel blade for clean stacks. It ships with a matching metal stand, so it is a complete floor unit, not a tabletop. The semi-automatic action powers the cut while the operator sets the clamp and backgauge, which is the right step up from a manual cutter for a print shop or bindery running steady stacks of letter and tabloid work. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer and installs and services the Cut-True line across Michigan and the Great Lakes, including in-house knife sharpening. Made in Poland. This machine ships freight; we deliver, install, and train. This is not a drop-ship.
Specifications
| Type | Semi-automatic electric guillotine cutter |
| Cut width | 16-7/8 inches (16.9") |
| Cut line | LED laser line |
| Blade | Hardened steel |
| Stand | Metal stand included |
| Origin | Made in Poland |
| Lead time | Ships in 2-4 weeks (truck-freight, FOB with lift gate) |
| MSL SKU | EQ-489 |
| Manufacturer SKU | Cut-True 23S |
How to choose your Formax Cut-True guillotine cutter
- Drive: manual vs semi-automatic vs hydraulic. The Cut-True 23S is semi-automatic electric. A manual cutter (Cut-True 16M) is the lighter-volume step below; hydraulic and fully programmable models (Cut-True 29H/31H/28A) are the step up for heavier stacks and automated cut programs.
- Cut width. The 23S cuts 16-7/8 inches, which covers letter and tabloid in most orientations. Size the cut width to your largest sheet plus trim.
- Laser line and backgauge. The 23S has an LED laser cut line; on bigger work confirm the backgauge depth in a quote so the longest cut you run actually fits.
- Knife service. A cutter is only as good as its blade. MSL sharpens knives in-house, so factor sharpening and replacement-blade availability into the buy.
The manual Cut-True 16M is the lighter-volume step below this semi-automatic 23S; the hydraulic Cut-True 28A/29H/31H models are the step up for heavier stacks. Compare the line on the Guillotine paper cutters and Electric paper cutters collections linked below.
Frequently asked questions
How wide a cut does the Cut-True 23S make?
A 16-7/8 inch (16.9") cut width.
Is it manual or powered?
Semi-automatic: the cut is powered, the operator sets the clamp and backgauge.
Does it have a laser line?
Yes, an LED laser line shows where the blade will cut.
Does it come with a stand?
Yes, a matching metal stand is included.
Does Mid-State Litho install, service, and sharpen the knife?
Yes. We are an authorized Formax dealer with factory-trained technicians and in-house knife sharpening, serving Michigan and the Great Lakes.
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On-site setup and operator training included.
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Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
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