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Summa S Class 3 tangentiële en sleepmes snijplotters zijn voorzien van eersteklas engineering en geavanceerde snijtechnologie. De nieuwe S Class 3 Serie is ontwikkeld om te voldoen aan de behoeften van echte professionals die niets minder eisen dan topprestaties, haarfijne precisie en ongeëvenaarde veelzijdigheid in hun werk.
The Summa S Class 3 Series combines high‑precision True Tangential and Drag‑Knife cutting heads with advanced alignment and tracking technologies. Designed for signage, print‑&‑cut workflows, and demanding contour cutting, these roll cutters deliver excellent speed, accuracy, and flexibility.
Sign‑makers, visual communication firms, and print‑&‑cut operations demand machines that are accurate, robust, and flexible. The Summa S Class 3 Series delivers on all fronts:
Precision: With True Tangential cutting heads (T‑series or TC‑series), the machine can apply up to ~1000 grams of pressure with excellent control, enabling clean, consistent cuts even on thick, reflective, or specialty materials. The tracking performance ensures contour cuts remain true over long roll lengths.
Flexibility: Whether you need drag knife for basic vinyl or a dual‑tool head that can switch between cutting and drawing/creasing without tool changes, the range of head options allows tailoring to your material mix and production demands.
Efficiency & throughput: High speed (56 ips diagonal), high acceleration, plus features like paneling, object sorting, and OPOS registration mean less waste, less rework, and faster job turnaround. For businesses handling print & contour cutting in batches, this delivers real savings.
Reduced operator intervention: With automatic or semi‑automatic registration via OPOS X / OPOS CAM, barcode job recognition, and optional roll‑up and basket systems, these machines minimize hands‑on time. Less manual alignment reduces errors.
Here we break down what the S Class 3 really can do in technical and practical terms.
Cutting Head Types
Media Handling & Sizes
Speed, Accuracy & Tracking
Connectivity & Workflow Integration
Use cases where Summa S Class 3 excels include:
Here’s what sets the Summa S Class 3 apart from competitors:
The S Class 3 lineup offers three main cutting head configurations:
For media narrower than ~30 in (~75 cm), S Class 3 machines have guaranteed tracking and contour accuracy over lengths up to ~40 ft (~12 m). For wider media, the accuracy over guaranteed lengths drops — typically up to ~13 ft (~4 m) for wider materials. These figures are valid within the standard width mode; in “oversized mode” tracking performance is not guaranteed.
It depends on which head you use:
The S Class 3 line includes Summa’s OPOS X as a standard for optical registration, mark detection and alignment. Some models or factory upgrades include OPOS CAM / OPOS PRO, which have more powerful camera optics and faster on‑board mark detection. Barcode job recognition is also supported; Y‑line compensation is available. These tools significantly reduce misalignment in print‑&‑cut tasks.
These matter because higher speed + acceleration means more production per hour, lower per‑job cost, and less waiting time — assuming the rest of the workflow (printing, lamination, etc.) can keep up.
The Summa S Class 3 is built with robust components, high quality engineering and designed for heavy use in demanding environments. Maintenance demands are reasonable: periodic blade replacements, cleaning blade holders, maintaining sensors and camera lenses, keeping media transport rollers & pinch rollers clean and in correct alignment. Consumables (blades, spare parts) are widely available via Summa and authorized resellers. With proper care, these machines provide long service life and consistent accuracy.
Power input options are 100‑120 V or 220‑240 V, 50/60 Hz, with a maximum power draw around 85 VA. Operating conditions should follow manufacturer recommendations (temperature, humidity). Also space should be allocated not just for the cutter itself, but for media infeed, handling wide rolls, any roll‑up or basket area. Ventilation / stable power and grounding are important.
Yes — provided the workload matches what these machines are built for. If your shop performs many print‑&‑cut jobs, or works with specialty / thick materials, or needs precise contour cutting, the S Class 3 can improve yield, reduce waste, and speed up finishing. For lower volume shops, a drag‑series model (smaller width) may offer good ROI. The TC models cost more but reduce downtime / tool changes and offer more automation, which adds value in medium to high volume settings.
Accessories include roll‑up systems (especially for the larger S140 / S160 models), sheet cut‑off or basket, optional dual head tools (pen / creaser), extra blades & nose pieces, spare parts, and optional software upgrades (OPOS CAM / PRO). These help adapt the machine to specific workflows.
Warranty and support depend on the region and vendor. Summa typically provides a factory warranty; authorized dealers (such as Dimix) may offer additional support contracts, service, training. Wear parts (blades, knife tips) are not usually covered under long‑term warranty. Check with local distributor for terms in your area.
Working (Standard) Width Models |
approx 75”, 120”, 140”, 160” series (~30‑inch to ~63‑inch) |
Oversized Mode Width |
Additional ~2.8 in (~7 cm) over standard width; note: tracking guarantees reduced in oversized mode |
Speed (Diagonal) |
Up to 56 ips (inches per second) diagonally |
Acceleration (Diagonal) |
Up to 4.25 G diagonal |
Knife / Tool Pressure |
Drag‑knife up to ~400 grams; Tangential knife up to ~1000 grams; extra pen / creaser also up to ~1000 g in appropriate configs |
Media Thickness |
From ~0.002 in (~0.05 mm) up to ~0.03 in (~0.76 mm) or ~0.047 in (~1.19 mm) for sandblast tangential knife materials |
Tracking Accuracy |
Within ±0.004 in over 40 ft (for media <30 in wide); shorter lengths (~13 ft) for wider media; inside guaranteed spec limits |
Positional Accuracy |
Around 0.2% of movement or 0.01 in, whichever is greater |
Connectivity |
Ethernet, USB, WiFi (depending on model/region) |
Alignment / Registration |
OPOS X standard; OPOS CAM / OPOS PRO camera upgrade for TC models; barcode job recognition; up to 2×64 marks on X‑line; Y‑line compensation |
Power Requirements |
100‑120V or 220‑240V, 50/60 Hz; ~85 VA maximum |
Physical Dimensions (Example: S3‑75) |
Approx 55.5 × 27.2 × 43.7 in (W×D×H) for 75‑inch version; larger models proportionally wider. |
