Dahle Model 552 Professional Rolling Trimmer - 20 1/8 Inch
211.11 NewCondition InStock

Dahle Model 552 Professional Rolling Trimmer - 20 1/8 Inch

Part #: DAH552
Brand: Dahle
3 Questions, 3 Answers
  • Cutting Length: 20"
  • Sheet Capacity: 20 Sheets
  • Dual-barrel aluminum guide bar provides strength and accuracy
  • Dahle February Special - Discount has been applied no coupon needed. (Not eligible for additional promotions)
  • Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Price Match Guarantee
  • Free Shipping

$211.11

Buy Now, Pay Later
Starting at $20/month
Learn More >

Qualifies for FREE Shipping!*

SWIPE FOR MORE IMAGES
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
video

Product Description

Dahle's professional series of rolling trimmers are designed for heavy duty applications where precision is essential. These trimmers are equipped with a ground self-sharpening blade that cuts in either direction. Most models in this series have a cutting capacity of up to 20 sheets of paper at a time and are perfect for cutting paper, trimming photographs, and large format printing. These trimmers can be wall mounted and the two larger sizes have optional floor stands. Dahle Professional Rolling Trimmers are available in 14", 20", 28", 37" and 51" cutting lengths and are a popular choice among professional photographers, print shops and graphic design agencies.

Product Details

  • Self-sharpening blade cuts in both directions
  • Dual-barrel aluminum guide bar provides strength and accuracy
  • Automatic clamp holds work securely and prevents shifting
  • Ground steel blade is encased in a protective housing for safety
  • Sturdy metal base with non-slip rubber feet
  • Screened inch, metric and angled guides for easy alignment
  • Space-saving upright storage with kickstand endcaps
  • Adjustable magnetic alignment guide for sizing cuts
  • German engineered for precision and accuracy
  • Perfect for trimming paper, photos, and cardstock

Item Specifications

  • Replacement Blades:00650-15722, 00647-21260
  • Cutting Length: 20"
  • Sheet Capacity: 20 Sheets
  • Actual Machine Dimensions (L x W x H): 28.75" x 15.13" x 3.38"
  • Actual Machine Weight: 9 lb
  • Shipping Length: 31"
  • Shipping Length: 6"
  • Shipping Height: 6"
  • Shipping (Web) Weight: 12 lb
  • Self-Sharpening: Yes
  • Manufacturer's Warranty: Lifetime (excludes cutting blade)

Demonstration Video

Transcript: Welcome to MyBinding video. This video looks at the Dahle 552, a professional grade rolling trimmer. If you own a Dahle already, you know just how great a product it is. Solid, lightweight, durable, with plenty of measurements, this machine is built to last. And there's the convenience of built-in wall and table mounts. 31 centimeters or 20 1/8", this rolling trimmer can handle the largest of jobs. Paper, cardstocks, laminates, you name it, it can handle it. And as with all rolling trimmers, it could trim in both directions. The Dahle 552 can handle up to 20 sheets of 20 pound paper in ... Read More
Welcome to MyBinding video. This video looks at the Dahle 552, a professional grade rolling trimmer. If you own a Dahle already, you know just how great a product it is. Solid, lightweight, durable, with plenty of measurements, this machine is built to last. And there's the convenience of built-in wall and table mounts. 31 centimeters or 20 1/8", this rolling trimmer can handle the largest of jobs. Paper, cardstocks, laminates, you name it, it can handle it. And as with all rolling trimmers, it could trim in both directions. The Dahle 552 can handle up to 20 sheets of 20 pound paper in a single trim. I thought it would be harder but I was surprised at the lack of resistance. The automatic paper clamp is both built-in safety and holds your projects in place. And the self sharpening blade is nice and tucked away in a protective housing. The entire metallic work surface is one large measuring grid for both straight and angled cuts. Dahle makes fantastic durable equipment with great precision. The 552 is no exception. For more demos, reviews, and how-to's, check out MyBinding.com.

Staff Review

The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Dahle 552 Professional Rolling Trimmer

A high-quality rotary trimmer is a great cutting tool to have around and one of the best is the Dahle 552.  Here are its strengths and weaknesses for you to check out if you’ve been looking for a good rolling trimmer.

Strengths:

  • Rolling trimmers can sometimes be capable of only trimming a few sheets of paper at a time. However, that’s not the case with the 552. This device can train as many as 20 sheets at once, so it’s a good choice if you need something with a decent cutting capacity.
  • The 552 is also great to use if you need to work with big pieces of paper. It has a 20-1/8” cutting length so you’ll be able to trim both large and small items. This is an especially good length if you’re working with banners, posters, and so on.
  • This trimmer has a blade that’s able to cut no matter which direction it’s going in. The blade is made from ground steel and it can sharpen itself so you don’t need to change blades even after a lot of use. Also, the blade enclosed in plastic casing so your fingers won’t get too close to it. This helps prevent injuries.
  • You can work with both sheets and rolls of paper with this device. If you choose to use rolls, there’s an optional roll holder that attaches to this trimmer.
  • The 552’s base is made out of metal so you don’t have to worry about it warping or becoming cracked, unlike wood. The base has an alignment grid with both metric and standard measurements. Your documents will stay in place when you cut them thanks to the trimmer’s automatic paper clamp.
  • If you want to keep this trimmer out of the way, you can have it mounted on the wall. This will help keep your work surfaces free for other items, especially since this is a pretty large device. (More on size in a moment.)
  • Finally, this product comes with a limited lifetime warranty for your peace of mind.

Weaknesses:

  • The 552 has a good cutting capacity, but it may not be sufficient for large projects. If you frequently need to cut a lot of paper at once, you might want to consider getting a stack cutter instead. (Dahle makes several you can choose from.)
  • This trimmer measures 27-3/4” x 14-18/” so it’s pretty large. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with a floor stand like the Dahle 556 and 558 cutters, so make sure you have enough room for it or you’re comfortable with hanging it on a wall.
  • Finally, the 552 is a very bright blue color that may not appeal to some people.

Conclusion: The Dahle 552 has many more strengths than weaknesses, making it a good choice for just about anybody. It has a good cutting capacity, can process larger pieces of paper, and is made out of high-quality materials. This trimmer is also safe to use and it can be mounted on a wall for convenience. So unless its size and color are off-putting, you’ll want to check out the 552 today.

Dahle Rolling Trimmers

Questions & Answers

https://www.mybinding.com/replacement-blade-for-dahle-550-552-554-556-558-rolling-trimmers-1pk.html this is the replacement blade for the 522.

Answered by MyBinding
3 years and 9 months ago ago
Asked by Victoria Smith
Thank you for your question. While rotary trimmers are able to cut thinner card stock, it is not recommended for volume. Chipboard is a dense material and will tend to dull the blades faster than paper and lighter card stock.Heavy duty guillotine and stack cutters are better suited for cutting chipboard. You can find those here.

Answered by MyBinding
5 years ago
Unfortunately the 552 does not have a perforating blade that can be used with it. However Dahle does make he 507K which does offer a perforating blade as an option.

Answered by MyBinding.com
8 years and 2 months ago ago

Submit a New Question