XXL MATBOARD CUTTING, BUILT FOR VALUE

Gladius Series

Gladius is an XXL computerized mat cutter for standard and oversized matboard. Interchangeable heads, pneumatic button clamps, and optional vacuum assist give framing businesses an efficient path from one-off work to nested production.

XXL Cutting Area

Choose a cutting area up to 105.51" × 59.84" (2680 × 1520 mm) for oversized mats, archival boxes, memorabilia, and efficient nesting.

Interchangeable Heads

Use 40°, 45°, and 90° cutting heads plus embossing, creasing, and pen-drawing tools. Manual tool changes make it easy to match the head to the job.

XXL Cutting Area

Choose a cutting area up to 105.51" × 59.84" (2680 × 1520 mm) for oversized mats, archival boxes, memorabilia, and efficient nesting.

Interchangeable Heads

Use 40°, 45°, and 90° cutting heads plus embossing, creasing, and pen-drawing tools. Manual tool changes make it easy to match the head to the job.

Built-In Storage

Integrated storage keeps oversized material organized and close at hand without adding another footprint to the workspace.

Secure Material Holding

Pneumatic button clamps are standard. Gladius V models add air suction for vacuum-assisted material holding.

Built-In Storage

Integrated storage keeps oversized material organized and close at hand without adding another footprint to the workspace.

Secure Material Holding

Pneumatic button clamps are standard. Gladius V models add air suction for vacuum-assisted material holding.

CONTACT SALES

3 TOOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY

CUT, CREASE, EMBOSS & DRAW

Cutting Head + Fixed Pen + 90° Trim Tool = Flexible Production

Interchangeable Heads

Bevel Cutting Tool

Interchangeable Heads

Bevel Cutting Tool

90° Straight Cutting

Optional Pen & Trimming Tools

90° Straight Cutting

Optional Pen & Trimming Tools

Gladius Builder

Configure Your Gladius

Choose the cutting size, vacuum-assist model, and catalog-listed tools that fit your workflow.

1 Your starting point

Included

Gladius

Start with the Gladius platform and select the 250 or 265 cutting size with our sales team.

2 Machine Configuration
Vacuum AssistMost Popular Adds air suction for vacuum-assisted material holding; designated by the V suffix.
90° Trimming Tool Optional permanent trimming tool for straight cuts up to 0.26" (6.6 mm).
3 Tools, Equipment & Coverage
Standard EquipmentIncluded Pneumatic button clamps, built-in storage, one cutting-head position, and manual tool change.
Pen Drawing Tool Optional fixed pen for drawing and marking without replacing the cutting head.
External PCIncluded Optional external PC for machine operation and file handling.
5 Year WarrantyIncluded Five-year Valiani warranty coverage. Confirm terms and exclusions with sales.

Your configuration

Gladius

XXL cutting, interchangeable heads, pneumatic button clamps, and built-in oversized-material storage.

Vacuum Assist
Added
90° Trimming Tool
Not added
Standard Equipment
Included
Pen Drawing Tool
Not added
External PC
Included
5 Year Warranty
Included
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What the name means

GLADIUS = the standard platform. Add V for vacuum-assisted material holding; choose 250 or 265 cutting size.

GLADIUS XXL cutting + pneumatic clamps

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GLADIUS SERIESV models include vacuum assist.
Cutting Area250 / 250 V: 98.82" × 48.03" (2510 × 1220 mm)
265 / 265 V: 105.51" × 59.84" (2680 × 1520 mm)
Max Speed19.69 in/sec (500 mm/sec)
Power Requirements250 / 265: single-phase 100–240V, 50/60 Hz, 6A
250 V / 265 V: single-phase 208–240V, 50/60 Hz, 15/20A
Tools Available40°, 45°, and 90° cutting; embossing, creasing, pen drawing, and optional 90° trimming
Cutting CapacityStandard tools: up to 0.20" (5 mm)
Trimming tool: up to 0.26" (6.6 mm)
Width250 / 250 V: 123.03" (3125 mm)
265 / 265 V: 145.08" (3685 mm)
Depth250 / 250 V: 73.62" (1870 mm)
265 / 265 V: 88.98" (2260 mm)
Weight250: 1,234 lb (560 kg); 250 V: 1,455 lb (660 kg)
265: 948 lb (430 kg); 265 V: 1,234 lb (560 kg)
Acceleration19.69 in/sec² (0.5 m/sec²)
Power250 / 265: 0.6 kVA
250 V / 265 V: 3.6/4.2 kVA
Air Requirements87 PSI (6 bar), 3.50 CFM (99 L/min)
Tool Holders1 cutting head + 1 fixed pen position + 1 fixed 90° trimming position. i-Series and Fixed holders; manual tool change.
Media HoldingPneumatic button clamps; V models add air suction for vacuum-assisted holding.
File FormatsSVG, PLT, DXF, CF2, HPGL, XML, PDF
ConnectivityUSB 2.0 and Bluetooth; optional external PC.
Warranty5 years. Confirm coverage, exclusions, and terms with sales.

Gladius Series

Cutting Area
250 / 250 V: 98.82" × 48.03" (2510 × 1220 mm)
265 / 265 V: 105.51" × 59.84" (2680 × 1520 mm)
Max Speed
19.69 in/sec (500 mm/sec)
Power Requirements
250 / 265: single-phase 100–240V, 50/60 Hz, 6A
250 V / 265 V: single-phase 208–240V, 50/60 Hz, 15/20A
Tools Available
40°, 45°, and 90° cutting; embossing, creasing, pen drawing, and optional 90° trimming
Cutting Capacity
Standard tools: up to 0.20" (5 mm)
Trimming tool: up to 0.26" (6.6 mm)
Width
250 / 250 V: 123.03" (3125 mm)
265 / 265 V: 145.08" (3685 mm)
Depth
250 / 250 V: 73.62" (1870 mm)
265 / 265 V: 88.98" (2260 mm)
Weight
250: 1,234 lb (560 kg); 250 V: 1,455 lb (660 kg)
265: 948 lb (430 kg); 265 V: 1,234 lb (560 kg)
Acceleration
19.69 in/sec² (0.5 m/sec²)
Power
250 / 265: 0.6 kVA
250 V / 265 V: 3.6/4.2 kVA
Air Requirements
87 PSI (6 bar), 3.50 CFM (99 L/min)
Tool Holders
1 cutting head + 1 fixed pen position + 1 fixed 90° trimming position. i-Series and Fixed holders; manual tool change.
Media Holding
Pneumatic button clamps; V models add air suction for vacuum-assisted holding.
File Formats
SVG, PLT, DXF, CF2, HPGL, XML, PDF
Connectivity
USB 2.0 and Bluetooth; optional external PC.
Warranty
5 years. Confirm coverage, exclusions, and terms with sales.

Imperial equivalents are rounded from the catalog's metric values. Specifications are indicative and subject to change. Confirm installation requirements with sales.

Valiani Gladius catalogVIEW CATALOG

Compatible With

Materials

  • Matboard, foam board, and Gatorboard up to 0.20" (5 mm)
  • Corrugated board
  • Grey chipboard
  • Foam strips and spacers
Gladius large cutting area

Designed For

Main Applications

  • XXL matboards and multiple layers
  • Archival boxes and memorabilia
  • Varying sizes and thicknesses
  • Nesting and pooled production
Gladius built-in storage

Interchangeable Heads

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90º Straight Cut

40° Bevel Cut

45° Bevel Cut

45° Bevel Cut

Creasing/Scoring

90° Straight Cut

Embossing/Debossing

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Ideal For

Custom framing and every day production 

High-volume framing shops 

Ultimate Production

Industrial Production 

Oversized mat boards & custom framing

Performance

Professional performance

Up to 50% Faster Production 

Maximum industrial performance

Continuous 24/7 high-speedproduction

Professional performance

Vacuum Table

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Standard

3-in-1 Workflow 

Cut, draw, & trim in one operation

Cut, draw, & trim in one operation

Cut, draw, & trim in one operation

Cut, draw, & trim in one operation

Cut, draw, & trim in one operation

Specialty Applications

Single/multiple openings, V-grooves, decorative cuts

Single/multiple openings, V-grooves, decorative cuts

Thicker material, foam boards, gatorboards, corrugated

Thicker material, foam boards, gatorboards, corrugated

XXL mat boards, nesting, multi-layer mats

Tool System 

Valiani Interchangeable Head System

Valiani Interchangeable Head System

Valiani Interchangeable Head System

Valiani Interchangeable Head System

Valiani Interchangeable Head System

Material Thickness 

Up to 6.6mm (0.26”) 

Up to 6.6mm (0.26”) 

Up to 20mm (.75”)

Up to 20mm (.75”) 

Up to 6.6mm (0.26”) 

Workstations

Single

Single

Dual

Dual

Single

Working Format

Standard

Standard

Large Format 

Large Format 

XXL

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FAQs

  • Standard equipment: pneumatic button clamps, built-in oversized-material storage, one cutting-head position, and manual tool change.
  • Models: 250, 250 V, 265, and 265 V. V models add vacuum assist.
  • Options: fixed pen, permanent 90° trimming tool, and external PC.
  • Warranty: Gladius has a 5-year warranty. Confirm coverage and terms with sales.

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