Hi everyone
I'm planning to purchase a new Holzher edgebander soon
But can't decide on which model to get
-I do either 0.5mm or 1mm
-1 man shop
-100 hours of edgebanding in a year

Currently running a manual Auriga 1308xl

The new Auriga is all servos, seems all nice, but it's 30k more than the 1057 streamer

Those of you that have ran either model, please let me know your thoughts on this.

Is the new streamer really a downgrade from the auriga?

Holzher calls the streamer an "entry level machine"

Hi Gerben,

Upgrading from manual to automatic is a wise decision that will significantly improve the efficiency of your one-person workshop. Based on your usage scenario of approximately 100 hours per year, primarily using thin edge banding (0.5/1mm), my analysis is as follows:

The key to "entry-level" here is "simplicity," not "inferiority." The Streamer 1057, as a new generation basic model, is designed to meet specific, low-to-medium intensity production needs. For your workload, its capabilities and reliability are likely more than sufficient, and the 30k price difference represents real cost savings.

Before making a decision, I recommend you verify two specific points with the dealer or manufacturer:

Thin edge banding compatibility: Specifically ask about the stability and ease of adjustment of the Streamer's feeding, gluing, and pressing systems when continuously processing 0.5mm PVC edge banding. This is your most frequently used specification, and you must ensure its reliability.

Long-term maintenance and spare parts: As a one-person shop, the self-maintainability of the equipment is crucial. Inquire about the complexity of routine maintenance (such as cleaning the glue pot and replacing wear parts), the time required, and the price and availability differences of common spare parts for both models.

Summary recommendation: If the Streamer performs stably with thin banding and is sufficiently user-friendly for routine maintenance, then it is likely the more cost-effective option. Using the saved budget on high-quality tools or materials may yield more significant direct returns for your business.

Of course, if you plan to significantly increase the thickness of materials used in the future (such as solid wood edge banding) or work with mixed materials, the higher adjustment precision and adaptability offered by the Auriga's full servo system will be its long-term value.

I hope this analysis based on your specific business needs will help you make your decision.

Gerben,
we have the Streamer 1057XL, we bought it without servos, as like you said the price jumped from 60k to 90k. I was more afraid of the electronics than anything, banders can be a real pain. We have not had any serious issues since it has been in use for the last 3 years. Holzher has been ok on most small issues we have had. We are in the Midwest, and have a good service tech we work with when we have issues, and to do maintenance on it.
Our machine has corner rounding, and does 3mm just fine. we went with the cartridge system that is pretty quick to change glue colors on as well as PUR glue. I would honestly say for 100hrs of banding per year it would be more than adequate.

Thanks for the input from both of you!
I talked to the holzher tech and he showed me how to use the new auriga screen etc. It works pretty cool.
But yes it is overkill for what i do.

Then i looked at what I can get for my current machine, and thought....why not lets just spend the money on the new auriga 😎
I know it's kinda crazy

I hope that the ultrafine settings with the servos will be worth it

I'm sligthly concerned about the electronics too though, so much more to go wrong.

With the auriga there's apparently a good online connectivity with the dealer where they can diagnose the machine at a distance.

Whereas with the Streamer the online
Dealer support is very limited.

And given the travel charges for a tech to come out there i figured the online support is worth quite a bit

Congrats on pulling the trigger on the Auriga, Gerben!

Honestly, I don't think it's "crazy" at all. You just bought yourself a massive insurance policy.

As a one-man shop, your most expensive cost is downtime. If a sensor glitches on the Streamer and you have to wait 3 days for a tech to drive out (plus travel charges), that downtime hurts. With the Auriga's remote diagnostics, if they can log in and reset a parameter or pinpoint the exact failed fuse in 10 minutes, that feature alone pays for a chunk of that $30k difference over the machine's life.

Regarding your worry about the electronics: Modern servos are actually incredibly reliable. The biggest benefit you will see is with that 0.5mm edgebanding. Manual adjustments on thin tape can be finicky—one tap too hard and you trim too much. With servos, you dial in the offset digitally, and it returns to that exact spot every single time. That repeatability reduces your scrap rate to near zero.

Just keep the electrical cabinet filters clean, and that machine will serve you well. Enjoy the upgrade!