The idea behind it
Reiner Ruggaber
Brief description
Most accidents in the woodshop occur at the panel saw—almost always when cutting short, narrow, angled, or wedge-shaped workpieces. This inevitably requires the hand to get closer to the saw blade, and that is precisely where the danger lies. The DGUV specifies a safety target of 120 millimeters of clearance from the blade. It is often impossible to maintain this distance with just your bare hand on the workpiece.
The RUWI Premium Safety System for panel saws solves exactly this problem—and another one as well. You can clamp workpieces of any shape securely onto the sliding carriage without tools. Tested and certified with the DGUV seal. What makes the Premium version the top choice for professional shops: With two swivel clamps and two narrow auxiliary stops with screw-in holding tips, even long, warped planks of oak or beech can be trimmed on their own.
The auxiliary stops not only secure the workpiece with pressure but also grip it at specific points with their holding tips—ensuring that nothing slips, even under load. No tools required, ready to use in 10 seconds, with all parts within easy reach on the wall panel. The right choice for workshops handling a wide variety of workpieces, as well as for schools and training centers with high safety standards.
If you mainly cut small or narrow workpieces, the Classic model is often sufficient—you can always upgrade it later.
Possible applications
- Safe sawing of small, short, narrow, or wedge-shaped workpieces—keeping your hands out of the danger zone
- Trimming long, warped solid wood planks – oak, beech, ash
- Precise bevel and miter cuts with the adjustable guide
- Small-batch production with varying workpiece shapes – fast, tool-free changeovers
- BG-compliant occupational safety for workshops, schools, and training facilities with high safety standards
- Organization on the wall panel – all components within easy reach next to the saw
- Compatible with panel saws from Altendorf, Martin, Felder X-Roll, Format 4, Hammer Series 3, and other manufacturers upon request
Downloads
RUWI Product Catalog 2026 (PDF)
All details
