A compact professional 410 mm thicknessing planer for cabinet shops, furniture makers, joinery operations, schools, custom woodworking shops, and solid-wood production.
Compact professional thicknessing for daily solid-wood preparation.
The SCM Minimax S 41 ES is a standalone thicknessing planer for small professional shops, craftsmen, schools, cabinet makers, furniture builders, and custom solid-wood operations.
Its 410 mm working width, 3–240 mm working-height range, 5 mm maximum stock removal, and 410 × 775 mm thicknessing table provide practical capacity for boards, furniture parts, cabinet components, rails, stiles, shelves, and joinery stock.
A 95 mm cutterblock, four standard cutters, 6 / 12 m/min feed speeds, adjustable roller pressure, and 5 kW 50 Hz or 6 kW 60 Hz motor configurations create a focused production platform. The XYLENT cutterhead is available as an optional upgrade.
410 mmWorking Width
3–240 mmWorking Height
95 mmCutterblock
6 / 12 m/minFeed Speeds
Capability Matrix
One compact planer. Five focused solid-wood preparation roles.
The S 41 ES supports board thicknessing, component preparation, controlled stock removal, repeat dimensioning, and practical small-shop production.
Mode 01
Board Thicknessing
The 410 mm working width supports common solid-wood boards, glued-up stock, and compact panel components.
Mode 02
Component Preparation
Prepares cabinet, furniture, millwork, stair, door, and joinery components for downstream machining and assembly.
Mode 03
Controlled Stock Removal
Up to 5 mm maximum removal supports efficient dimensioning while preserving a compact machine format.
Mode 04
Two-Speed Feeding
Selectable 6 / 12 m/min feed speeds allow the operator to balance productivity and finish requirements.
Mode 05
Repeat Thickness Setup
The 3–240 mm working-height range supports varied component sizes and repeat finished dimensions.
Production Advantages
Designed around compact capacity, adjustable feeding pressure, and flexible cutterhead selection.
The Minimax S 41 ES combines a 410 mm platform, two feed speeds, adjustable roller pressure, and an optional XYLENT upgrade path for professional small-shop thicknessing.
95 mm Four-Cutter Cutterblock
The standard 95 mm cutterblock uses four cutters sized 410 × 30 × 3 mm for professional daily thicknessing.
Adjustable Roller Pressure
Feed-roller pressure can be tuned around species, stock condition, and machining requirements.
Optional XYLENT Cutterhead
The XYLENT cutterhead is available as an optional configuration for shops prioritizing spiral cutting performance.
Equipment Range
Lineup Positioning
Entry Thicknessing
Portable or Light-Duty Planer
Suitable for intermittent work, smaller stock, and shops with limited daily thicknessing requirements.
Compact Professional
Dedicated Small-Shop Planer
Adds professional capacity, controlled feed, adjustable pressure, and repeat production performance.
SCM Minimax Platform
SCM Minimax S 41 ES
Combines 410 mm width, 3–240 mm height, 5 mm removal, 6 / 12 m/min feed, a 95 mm four-cutter cutterblock, and an optional XYLENT upgrade.
Technical Specifications
Minimax S 41 ES
Machine Profile
ManufacturerSCM
SeriesMinimax
ModelS 41 ES
Machine TypeStandalone thicknessing planer
Core Capacity
Working Width410 mm
Working Height3–240 mm
Maximum Stock Removal5 mm
Thicknessing Table410 × 775 mm
Cutterblock Package
Cutterblock Diameter95 mm
Standard Cutters4 cutters
Cutter Dimensions410 × 30 × 3 mm
XYLENT CutterheadOptional
Feed System
Feed Speed6 / 12 m/min
Feed SystemAdjustable roller pressure
Feed SelectionTwo-speed operation
Primary MaterialSolid wood
Motor and Electrical
Motor Power — 50 Hz5 kW
Motor Power — 60 Hz6 kW
Voltage / PhaseConfirm regional configuration
Final Electrical ReviewApplication and market dependent
Final ReviewUtilities / safety / installation / layout
Production Environments
Where the Minimax S 41 ES Fits
A compact professional thicknessing planer for small cabinet shops, furniture makers, joinery operations, schools, craftsmen, and custom solid-wood production.
Small Cabinet and Furniture Shops
Strong fit for face-frame stock, furniture parts, shelves, drawer components, table parts, and solid-wood cabinet work.
Joinery, Millwork and Custom Shops
Supports rails, stiles, trim, door components, stair parts, custom stock, and dimension-critical solid-wood preparation.
Schools, Craftsmen and Training Shops
Provides professional 410 mm thicknessing capacity in a compact standalone machine suitable for varied shop work.
Compact Professional Thicknessing · Solid-Wood Preparation
A focused standalone planer that brings SCM capacity, controlled feeding, and practical cutterhead flexibility into the smaller professional shop.
The Minimax S 41 ES gives smaller cabinet, furniture, joinery, and custom woodworking shops a professional thicknessing station without moving into a larger industrial footprint.
Its 410 mm width, 3–240 mm working range, 5 mm maximum removal, 410 × 775 mm table, and 6 / 12 m/min feed speeds cover a broad range of everyday solid-wood components.
Adjustable roller pressure, the 95 mm four-cutter cutterblock, and the optional XYLENT configuration create a practical path from basic stock preparation to more refined daily production.
