{"id":1333,"date":"2026-04-02T13:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/?p=1333"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:57:30","slug":"leuco-launches-new-hogger-powertec-5-airface-for-enhanced-performance-and-efficiency-in-furniture-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/?p=1333","title":{"rendered":"LEUCO launches new Hogger \u201cPowerTec 5 airFace\u201d for enhanced performance and efficiency in furniture sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PIC_ANWD_PowerTec-sticker-settings_INK.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1336\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4986588325456636;width:526px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PIC_ANWD_PowerTec-sticker-settings_INK.jpg 550w, https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PIC_ANWD_PowerTec-sticker-settings_INK-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LEUCO, a global leader in precision tooling solutions, has announced the launch of its latest innovation in hogging technology\u2014the <strong>PowerTec 5 airFace<\/strong>. Engineered to deliver superior performance, the new hogger is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern woodworking and panel processing industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long service lives are the key expectations of the furniture makers from hogging tools and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leuco.com\/EN\/US\/news\/hoggers-powertec5-and-powertec5s-airface?dfKategorie=RUBRIK&amp;dfSchlagwort=PRODUKT\">LEUCO<\/a> PowerTec hogger is one of the most widely used hogging tools on the market. Now the new generation, by the name of <strong>Powertec 5 airFace<\/strong>, with new cutting blade geometry, is demonstrably opening up a new performance class in terms of tool life. The first customers for this new generation report tool life increases of up to 25% compared to their previous hoggers, and even more than that in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>PowerTec 5 airFace<\/strong> introduces a new generation of cutting efficiency, combining advanced geometry with optimized airflow design. This results in smoother cutting action, reduced energy consumption, and significantly improved chip evacuation. The innovative \u201cairFace\u201d technology minimizes heat build-up and ensures consistent performance even in high-speed operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available in <strong>two performance variants<\/strong>, the PowerTec 5 airFace allows manufacturers to select the ideal configuration based on their specific production requirements. Whether prioritizing maximum material removal or achieving the highest surface quality, users benefit from enhanced flexibility and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PIC_PRO_ZBJ_LEUCO-PowerTec-5-5S-Linie_INK.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1334\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0377369615849523;width:475px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PIC_PRO_ZBJ_LEUCO-PowerTec-5-5S-Linie_INK.jpg 550w, https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PIC_PRO_ZBJ_LEUCO-PowerTec-5-5S-Linie_INK-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features of the PowerTec 5 airFace include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Optimized cutting geometry<\/strong> for higher feed rates and improved tool life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced airFace design<\/strong> for efficient chip removal and reduced thermal stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two tailored performance levels<\/strong> to suit diverse application needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robust construction<\/strong> ensuring stability and long-term reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this launch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leuco.com\/EN\/US\/news\/hoggers-powertec5-and-powertec5s-airface?dfKategorie=RUBRIK&amp;dfSchlagwort=PRODUKT\">LEUCO<\/a> continues to reinforce its commitment to innovation and productivity in industrial tooling. The PowerTec 5 airFace is set to redefine hogging performance by offering a powerful combination of speed, durability, and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The product is now available through LEUCO\u2019s global distribution network. For more information, customers are encouraged to contact their local LEUCO representative or visit the company\u2019s official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: LEUCO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LEUCO, a global leader in precision tooling solutions, has announced the launch of its latest innovation in hogging technology\u2014the PowerTec 5 airFace. Engineered to deliver superior performance, the new hogger is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern woodworking and panel processing industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2,289],"tags":[13,40,42,259,68,258,89,92],"class_list":["post-1333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-featured-news","category-technology","tag-carpentry","tag-furniture-and-accessories","tag-furniture-indsutry","tag-leuco","tag-modular-design","tag-tooling","tag-woodworking","tag-woodworking-innovations"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","covernews-featured":"","covernews-medium":""},"author_info":{"display_name":"PDNews Desk","author_link":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/?author=1"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/?cat=1\" rel=\"category\">Blog<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/?cat=2\" rel=\"category\">Featured News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/?cat=289\" rel=\"category\">Technology<\/a>","tag_info":"Technology","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1333"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1341,"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1333\/revisions\/1341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panelanddesign.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}