The PowlTech PE Series is a range of three compact automatic edgebanders for kitchen, furniture and joinery workshops across the UK and Ireland. The flagship PE3 carries the full set of twelve features: 14-inch Delta touchscreen control, spray release and clean, twin-head pre-milling with infrared edge pre-heat, pre-mill stock removal adjustment, removable EVA hotmelt glue pot, single-motor end cutting with twin saws, dual-motor fine trimming, full corner rounding on a 12,000 rpm motor, hinge-protected pressure rollers, radius scraping, flat scraping and twin-head buffing. The PE2 carries the same line-up minus corner rounding and flat scraping for workshops that do not need rounded edges. The PE1 is the entry point with gluing, end cutting, fine trimming and buffing on a 6-inch touchscreen.
Set up every station, switch between edge profiles and read live error messages from a single 14-inch touchscreen on the front of the machine. Easy to use functions at the touch of a button
A release-agent reservoir at the infeed stops glue squeeze-out adhering to the panel face. A second cleaning-agent reservoir at the outfeed lifts any residue before buffing. Two dedicated bottles so different solutions can be used. Both controlled via the 14″ HMI.
Two counter-rotating high-speed diamond cutter heads remove saw marks and storage moisture from the panel edge, then an infrared element immediately warms the freshly machined edge so the EVA glue does not skin over before contact. Deeper adhesive penetration, stronger long-term bond, especially on cold-stored MDF and MFC.
Step the pre-mill stock removal between calibrated settings to handle saw-cut, factory-cut and recovered panels without re-shimming the infeed fence. The numeric counter on the front of the unit makes set-up changes repeatable batch after batch.
The PE runs EVA hotmelt – the most widely available and cost-effective edgebanding adhesive in UK joinery. The pot lifts out for cleaning or rapid colour change without dismantling the gluing station.
Two saws driven by one high-frequency motor cut the front and rear edge overhang square to the panel. Linear guidance keeps the cut precise, batch after batch.
Two high-speed motors top and bottom trim the edge flush with the panel face. A counter on the front of the unit shows the panel thickness in millimetres for fast set-up changes.
The PE3 rounds the front and rear corner of every panel on a single 12,000 rpm high-frequency motor. Hand-finishing becomes optional, not necessary – the carcass comes off the machine assembly-ready.
Extended tracer rollers protect hinge cups, shelf-pin holes and other CNC-drilled features as the panel runs through. The PE pairs naturally with a nesting CNC: drill first, edge second, no marked panel faces.
A radius scraping unit follows the corner rounder and removes tool marks from the rounded profile. The result is a smooth, even radius that looks hand-finished but is fully repeatable.
Flat scraping cleans up the upper and lower face of the edge tape, removing ripple marks left by the non-linear fine-trim motion. The panel face stays cleaner and there is less buffing wheel wear downstream.
Two cotton buffing wheels clean residual glue, warm the edge and bring up a polished finish in one pass. Adds extra quality to the finished edge.
Despite their small footprint, they deliver comprehensive edgebanding functionality previously found only in larger machines. Notably, they are perfect for workshops where floor space is at a premium but production quality cannot be compromised.
From pre-milling through to end-trimming, fine-trimming, scraping, and buffing, both machines handle the entire processing sequence independently. Consequently, this reduces workpiece handling and ensures consistent, professional results every time.
The rapid heat-up glue pot and intuitive 14-inch touchscreen control minimize downtime between jobs. Furthermore, clear error messaging and visual status displays keep operators informed and productive throughout the working day.
Every PE Series edgebander is delivered and installed by Powell CNC engineers in the UK and Ireland, with two operatives trained on the day of install, a 12-month parts and labour warranty, finance available for UK registered businesses, and lifetime remote diagnostics by telephone, WhatsApp or email for the life of the machine.
Four-Station Core Workflow
The PE1 carries the four core processing stations in a compact 2.3 m frame – removable EVA glue pot, single-motor end cutting with twin saws, dual-motor fine trimming and twin-head buffing. Panels come off the machine glued, trimmed and polished on the edge, ready for assembly in a single pass.
Simple Operation, Compact Footprint
A 6-inch Delta touchscreen on the front of the machine handles set-up and profile selection with clear unit representations. The PE1 weighs 485 kg, runs on a single 3-phase 16A supply and fits a 2,330 x 1,055 mm floor space, making it a realistic first automatic edgebander for kitchen, joinery and prototype workshops upgrading from manual edging.
Pre-Milling System The PE2 provides comprehensive edgebanding capabilities including pre-milling with counter-rotating diamond-tipped spindle heads that ensure perfectly straight, glue-ready edges.
Intuitive Control & Quick Setup Its intuitive 14-inch touchscreen control panel simplifies operation with clear unit representations and error messaging, while the rapid 15-minute heat-up glue pot system minimizes setup time.
Full Corner Rounding Technology The PE3 builds on this foundation with the addition of full corner rounding technology – featuring top and bottom edge rounding with a high-frequency motor running at 12,000rpm. This enhancement delivers superior finish aesthetics and eliminates the need for manual post-processing.
Every PE Series machine trims, scrapes and polishes the panel edge after the glue line. End cutting on all three uses a single high-frequency motor with twin saws running on linear guides. Fine trimming runs on dual high-frequency motors across the range, producing a 2 mm radius edge profile as standard or 1.3 mm as an option. Twin-head buffing on all three models lifts residual glue. The PE2 and PE3 add radius scraping; the PE3 also adds flat scraping for the cleanest single-pass finish.
| PE1 | PE2 | PE3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Size – L*D*H | 2530*1055*1200mm | 3035*1320*1385mm | 3660*1320*1585mm |
| Min Panel Length | 70mm | ||
| Min Panel Width | 80mm | ||
| Panel Thickness | 12-50mm | ||
| Edge Thickness | 0.4-3mm | ||
| Touch Screen Size | 10″ Diagonal | 14″ Diagonal | |
| Pre-heat via infra-red baking lamp | Yes | ||
| Quick change Teflon coated glue pot | Yes | ||
| Spray Release Agent | No | Yes | |
| Adjustable pressure rollers | Yes | ||
| Dual motor end trimming unit | Yes | ||
| Nesting machine suitable – will not be effected by features cut on CNC | Yes | ||
| Dual fine trimming with 2mm radius | Yes | ||
| Full Corner Rounding | No | Yes | |
| Radius Scraping Unit | No | Yes | |
| Cleaning Spray Unit | No | Yes | |
| Buffing Unit | Yes | ||
| Power Usage | 3 Phase – 4.71kW | 3 Phase – 6.55kW | 3 Phase – 6.92kW |
| Weight | 530kg | 710kg | 945kg |
4 way roller pallet for easy loading of your edging materials. Machine works with 0.5 to 3mm edge materials.
Every PE Series is delivered, installed and commissioned by our own Powell CNC engineers, including full operator training for two operatives on the day.
| What you get | Detail |
| UK delivery and installation | Delivered and fully installed by Powell CNC engineers anywhere in the UK and Ireland. You supply forklift unloading off the truck. |
| Operator training | Full training for two operatives on installation day, covering set-up, profile changes, glue management and routine maintenance. |
| 12-month warranty | Covers parts and labour for the full first year. |
| Lifetime remote diagnostics | Via telephone, WhatsApp and email for the life of the machine. No network cable required. |
| EVA hotmelt glue compatibility | Built around EVA hotmelt - the most widely available and cost-effective edgebanding adhesive in UK joinery. Edge tape from 0.4 mm up to 3 mm. |
| Hotmelt safety guidance | EVA vs PUR hotmelt safety document supplied at install to keep your operators compliant. |
| Finance available | Options available for UK registered businesses. Ask us for details. |
Customer requirements (PE3): 1 x 20A 400V 3-phase power (3P+N+E), clean dry air 12 CFM at 6 Bar, 4 x 100 mm dust extraction outlets, forklift unloading off delivery truck. No network cable required.
| PE1 | PE2 | PE3 | |
| Total length (A) | 2,330mm | 3,030mm | 3,670mm |
| Width (B) | 1,055mm | 1,320mm | 1,330mm |
| Height (C) | 1,200mm | 1,380mm | 1,580mm |
| Net weight | 485kg | 700kg | 945kg |
| Total power | 4.5kW | 6.5kW | 8.5kW |
| Dust extraction | 1 x Ø100mm | 3 x Ø100mm | 4 x Ø100mm |
| Installation Requirements | |||
| PE1 | PE2 | PE3 | |
| E1 - Electrical (3-phase 400V) | 1 x 16A | 1 x 16A | 1 x 20A |
| C1 - Compressed air (12mm push fit, clean dry) | 8 CFM / 6 Bar | 10 CFM / 6 Bar | 12 CFM / 6 Bar |
| Network | Not required - remote diagnostics via telephone, WhatsApp and email | ||
| Unloading | Forklift required to unload from delivery truck. Installation by Powell CNC engineers included. | ||
| Feature Matrix | PE1 | PE2 | PE3 |
| Touchscreen control | 6" | 14" | 14" |
| Spray release and clean | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-milling with twin diamond heads and infrared edge pre-heat | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-mill stock removal adjustment | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Removable EVA glue pot | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| End cutting with twin saws | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual-motor fine trimming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full corner rounding at 12,000 rpm | — | — | ✓ |
| Hinge protection on the pressure rollers | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radius scraping | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat scraping | — | — | ✓ |
| Twin-wheel buffing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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