Reliable 5000FS 5" Straight Knife Cloth Cutting Machine
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Description
Professional straight-knife cutting for medium-height fabric lays. The Reliable 5000FS combines a 5-inch blade, 1-inch stroke, stable low-profile base, and built-in automatic sharpener for production rooms that need clean, repeatable cuts through stacked material.
Why choose the 5000FS?
- 5-inch straight knife with up to 4 inches of cutting capacity
- 1/3 HP motor running at 2,800 / 3,450 RPM
- Built-in automatic blade sharpener helps maintain cutting performance
- Manual lubrication system with visible oil indicator
- Stable base supports smooth movement along the cutting table
- Safety guard helps protect the operator around the blade
- Integrated carrying handle makes shop repositioning easier
What's included
- Reliable 5000FS straight-knife cutting machine
- Installed 5-inch straight blade
- Built-in automatic sharpening system
- Adjustable safety guard
- Oil reservoir and lubrication system
- Instruction manual
Best for
Apparel workrooms, upholstery shops, sample rooms, and small-to-midsize production environments cutting woven or compatible textile lays up to 4 inches high.
Important Safety & Material Guidance
Use the 5000FS for compatible textile lays within its rated 4-inch cutting height. Operators should be trained in straight-knife cutter safety and keep the guard correctly adjusted.
Specifications
| Electrical | 110 V |
|---|---|
| Motor | 1/3 HP |
| Speed | 2,800 / 3,450 RPM |
| Stroke | 1 in / 2.5 cm |
| Blade | 5 in straight knife |
| Cutting capacity | 1 in minimum / 4 in maximum |
| Sharpening | Automatic sharpener |
| Lubrication | Manual lubrication with oil indicator |
| Product dimensions | 6.25 × 15.75 × 9.75 in |
| Box dimensions | 9.25 × 20.75 × 11.75 in |
| Net weight | 20.5 lb |
| Shipping weight | 25 lb |
| Warranty | Reliable limited 1-year warranty |
Drop shipped directly from Reliable. Availability and fulfillment timing are confirmed after order.
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