Cut the whole sail, not just the panels
Shade sails are big, and the best ones are cut accurately so they tension evenly and last. Aeronaut cutters are heavy-duty, industrial-strength machines made for wide-span work, easy to run and easy to maintain. Join your panels, lay them flat, and cut the finished sail from the joined fabric for a perfect fit.
Residential & commercial sails
Cut triangles, squares and hypars in shade mesh or PVC quickly and accurately, from a single backyard sail to a commercial order.
Shade structures
Cut panels for multi-sail and tensioned shade structures with the accuracy that clean tension lines need.
Playground & public shade
Cut large, repeatable sails for schools, playgrounds and car parks, with seams and edges placed exactly where the design needs them.
Material Solutions
Acrylic
Aramid Fibres & Kevlar
Fibreglass
Foamcore & Foamboard
Wood & MDF
Application Solutions
Aerospace
Canvas & PVC
Composites
Garments
Inflatable Products
Leather & Upholstery
Marine Industry
Outdoor Shade &
Awnings
Packaging
Parachutes
Wide-span cutting systems for shade makers
Aeronaut cutters come with tools for cutting, creasing and punching, plus laser and ultrasonic options. Tables are made to measure in width and can be lengthened later without a rebuild, so your cutter grows with your sails.
Up to 6.5 metres wide
The Elektron Mono WS spans the widest shade fabrics. Join panels first, then cut the finished sail in one go.
Power and reliability
A heavy-duty machine, the Elektron Mono WS has the power to do the job, and the reliability to keep working with minimal maintenance.
Can carry up to four steered Cam-lock quick change tools
This means you can handle the widest range of work, efficiently and accurately whatever the future holds in outdoor awnings and shade products.
World-class software that delivers for now and the future
Tangent nests sail panels tightly to save fabric and drives your cutter with simple, powerful controls. Rapid patterning and CAD plug-ins shorten design-to-cut time on complex sail shapes, and SiliconEye turns an unpicked old sail into a ready-to-cut pattern in minutes.
The Aeronaut Edge
From humble beginnings as an Australian family-owned and operated business, Aeronaut now partners with leading manufacturers all around the world. We use our extensive experience, portfolio of cutting machines and software solutions to deliver integrated solutions that grow your business. We deeply understand cutting technology and we’ll make sure you do, too.
Industry leading technology
As you grow, our automations and innovations will grow with you. Improve productivity and the bottom line with expert
World class end-to-end support & service
We listen to what you need and take a holistic systems approach to help you reach your goals.
Technical knowledge
From designing our own cutting machines to using software to help you solve manufacturing issues, our technical know-how is second to none.
Our Clients
We’ve worked with Aeronaut for over 24 years and have seen our capabilities grow alongside that time. We started with a single 20m x 4m plotting table, then added a second table as demand increased.
Frequently asked questions
What tool do I need for shade sail fabrics?
A 28 mm rotary blade cuts about 95% of shade fabrics. Cam-lock tools change by hand in seconds if you need a drag knife, creaser or drill-punch.
Do I need a vacuum table for shade mesh?
Usually not. Shade mesh can normally be cut accurately enough for the finished sail without vacuum. PVC and waterproof fabrics cut best with vacuum hold-down.
Can I cut a sail from joined panels?
Yes. On a wide table like the 6.5 metre Elektron Mono WS, join the panels first, then cut the finished sail from the joined fabric.
Can I copy an existing sail?
Yes. Unpick it, lay it flat and trace it with SiliconEye. What used to take days to design and draw can be cut in hours.
What’s the cost of a cutting system?
Cutters for Shade Sails
Elektron Mono WS Blade Cutter
Accurate, Powerful, Reliable and Designed to Cut the Widest Fabrics.
The Elektron Mono LC Blade Cutter
Accurate, Powerful, Reliable and Exceptional Value For Money.