Used Steton machines and equipment

Steton is an Italian manufacturer of woodworking machinery based in Carpi, in the Modena district. The company's range covers beam saws, band saws, spindle moulders, mortising machines, hydraulic presses and pressing lines, combined machines and grinding machines. On the used machinery market, Steton machines appear mainly from Italian furniture and panel processing factories.

Brand overview and history

Steton s.r.l. is based in Carpi (Modena), Italy, in one of Europe's densest woodworking machinery clusters. According to the company's own materials, Steton has been building machines for the woodworking industry for around 60 years. Production takes place at two Italian sites: a plant of about 14,000 m² in Carpi and a second plant of about 7,000 m² in San Benedetto Po (Mantua). The company sells machines and complete systems under the Steton name through its own organisation and the Italian dealer network.

The Steton range covers several machine categories rather than a single specialisation. Its beam saws and band saws serve panel and solid wood cutting. Spindle moulders and mortising machines cover profile and joinery work. A recognised part of the range are hot-platen hydraulic presses and pressing lines, which process wood-based panels, polyurethanes and composite materials — including multi-layer pressing for the furniture industry; the company also builds pressing systems for composite materials used in furniture, design, aeronautics and naval applications. Steton additionally builds combined machines for small joineries and grinding machines for tool preparation.

This breadth reflects the structure of Steton's home market: the Carpi district around Modena is one of Europe's densest clusters of furniture and woodworking production, with a long tradition of small and medium-sized workshops. A manufacturer serving this market must cover cutting, profiling, joinery and pressing under one roof, and Steton's catalogue follows exactly that logic. Machines are conventional, mechanically robust designs intended for continuous workshop operation rather than high-automation lines, and most models can be serviced by independent technicians without proprietary diagnostic tools.

On the European used machinery market, Steton equipment comes mostly from Italian workshops and furniture factories that are closing or renewing their machine parks. Presses — including the documented P 90 hot-platen press — are the most distinctive part of the range on the secondary market, because good used hydraulic presses are scarce relative to demand. Saws, moulders and combined machines trade at the lower end of the price range and are often bought as capacity fillers by growing shops.

Main machine types from Steton

Beam saws and band saws

Cutting equipment for panels and solid wood. Used Steton saws suit shops that need basic, serviceable cutting capacity without complex automation.

Spindle moulders and mortising machines

Profiling and joinery machines for furniture and window production. These appear regularly on the Italian used market.

Presses and pressing lines

Hydraulic hot-platen presses and pressing lines for wood-based materials, polyurethanes and composite panels. The P 90 hot-platen press is a documented model from this range.

Combined machines and grinding machines

Combined universal machines for small workshops, plus grinding machines for tool preparation and maintenance.

Popular Steton models on the used market

• P 90 hot-platen press — hydraulic press with heated platens (documented working width up to 2,500 mm class), used for veneering and pressing panels and composites.
• Steton beam saws — conventional panel dividing saws from the Carpi production programme.
• Steton band saws — vertical and horizontal band saws for solid wood cutting.
• Steton spindle moulders — conventional tilting-spindle moulders for profile work.

Buying used Steton machines – what to check

• On presses, check the hydraulic system for leaks, cylinder condition and platen parallelism; on hot-platen units, verify heating plate temperature uniformity.
• On saws, check blade guides, bearings and fence alignment, and confirm that safety guards and brakes work.
• Inspect electrical cabinets for moisture damage and non-professional modifications — common on machines from small workshops.
• Because Steton builds several machine categories under one brand, verify the exact model and production year against the manufacturer's documentation before ordering parts.
• Request maintenance records and, for presses, any records of hydraulic oil changes and seal replacements.

FAQ: used Steton machines

What machines does Steton build?

Steton builds beam saws, band saws, spindle moulders, mortising machines, hydraulic presses and pressing lines, combined machines and grinding machines. The company covers several conventional woodworking machine categories rather than one specialisation.

Where are Steton machines made?

Steton produces in Italy, at plants in Carpi (Modena) and San Benedetto Po (Mantua), with a combined production area of about 21,000 m².

Is a used Steton press a good purchase?

Hot-platen hydraulic presses such as the P 90 are mechanically simple and long-lived. The decisive inspection points are the hydraulic system (cylinders, seals, pump) and the condition and temperature uniformity of the heating platens. A press with documented hydraulic maintenance is a lower-risk purchase than one with unknown service history.

Are spare parts available for used Steton machines?

Steton is an active manufacturer, so parts for current and recent models are generally available through the company. For older machines, lead times can vary — confirm availability of critical wear parts before committing to a purchase.

What should I check when inspecting a used Steton machine?

Focus on the machine category: hydraulics and heating platens on presses, blade guides and bearings on saws, spindle and fence condition on moulders. Also check the electrical cabinet and confirm the machine's model designation against Steton documentation, since the brand covers several machine types.