The MVM BM Straight Knife Grinder is a reliable industrial sharpening machine for workshops that need accurate, repeatable grinding of planer knives and other straight blades. Manufactured in Italy, the BM model is part of the MVM AM/BM knife grinder range and is designed for professional sharpening work where consistency and machine support matter.
The BM model features automatic downfeed of the grinding wheel, making it a practical choice for commercial sharpening operations, woodworking workshops and businesses sharpening planer blades, chipper knives, chipper blades and selected industrial knives with the correct accessories.
Looking for a planer blade sharpening machine or chipper knife sharpening machine? Tuckwell Machinery supplies and supports MVM knife grinders Australia-wide, with practical advice, spare parts and technician-backed after-sales support.
MVM BM straight knife grinder for planer blades, chipper knives, chipper blades and industrial blade sharpening.
The MVM BM is ideal for sharpening planer knives. In its standard configuration, the AM/BM range is supplied with a mechanical clamping kit for grinding planer knives together on a mechanical chuck with T-slot.
The BM model is the automatic-downfeed version, making it a stronger option for workshops that want more consistent grinding and reduced operator input compared with a manual downfeed setup.
The MVM BM can also be used as a chipper knife sharpening machine when fitted with the appropriate accessories. This makes it a useful option for workshops that need one machine capable of supporting planer knives, chipper knives, chipper blades and selected industrial blade types.
With optional equipment, the BM model can sharpen wood chipper knives, chipper blades, disposable planer knives, hard metal inserts and granulator blades for plastic materials.
The MVM BM is available in two grinding lengths and is designed as a practical, economical knife sharpening machine for workshops maintaining planer knives, chipper knives, chipper blades and selected industrial blades.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Grinding Length | 650 mm / 850 mm |
| Grinding Motor Power | 1.5 kW |
| Grinding Wheel Diameter | 127 mm |
| Grinding Wheel Speed | 2800 rpm |
| Clearance Between Grinding Wheel and Chuck | 30 mm |
| Standard Carriage Speed | 11 m/min |
| Optional Carriage Speed | Two-speed carriage 5.5–11 m/min or variable carriage speed 1–11 m/min |
| Optional Accessories | Magnetic chuck, edge reference bar, external tank and pump, clamping tools for disposable knives, high-power open field magnetic chuck for HM inserts |
Specifications and optional accessories may vary by configuration. Contact Tuckwell Machinery to confirm current machine options and availability.
Watch the MVM BM knife grinder in action as it sharpens industrial blades for workshop use. This video demonstrates the MVM BM straight knife grinder and helps show how the machine supports planer blade sharpening, chipper knife sharpening and chipper blade maintenance.
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Request a Quote Call 07 3805 5444The MVM BM Straight Knife Grinder is designed for planer knives and, with the correct accessories, can also sharpen disposable planer knives, hard metal inserts, wood chipper knives, chipper blades and plastic granulator blades.
Yes. The MVM BM is well suited as a planer blade sharpening machine. It is designed for sharpening planer knives and supports accurate, repeatable straight knife grinding.
Yes. With the correct accessories, the MVM BM can be used as a chipper knife sharpening machine for wood chipper knives, chipper blades and selected industrial blades.
The MVM BM is available in 650 mm and 850 mm grinding lengths, making it suitable for workshops sharpening shorter planer knives and selected industrial straight blades.
Yes. Tuckwell Machinery supplies MVM knife grinders Australia-wide, with support available for machine advice, supply, servicing and spare parts.
