What is the purpose of the Festool ABSA-TS55/60 cover?

It seals the housing side of the plunge-cut saw to boost dust extraction and acts as a shadow gap stop.

Which saws are compatible with this cover plate?

It fits Festool plunge-cut saws TS 55, TS 55 R, TS 55 F, TS 60 K, TSC 55, and TSC 55 K.

What shadow gap widths can be cut with this cover?

It allows shadow gaps of 15 to 46 mm on a TS 55, and 18 to 46 mm on a TS 60.

Can you use this cover with a guide rail?

Yes, this cover can be used together with a Festool guide rail.

Does the plate glide smoothly against the surface?

Yes, the hard-fibre lateral sliding surface ensures low friction during cutting.

FESTOOL 577341 cover

Name: FESTOOL 577341 cover
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 08083939
Price: 55.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 577341 | EAN 4014549405864

Recommended Retail Price €73.50

55.80 tax incl.

€46.12 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 14/10/2026

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 14/10/2026
Shipping costs €11.99 VAT included | Free shipping for orders over a total amount of 125 euros
Delivery by DHL

✆ Talk to a specialist

Cleaner cuts with Festool

Practical benefits

Enhanced saw dust extraction: The cover securely seals the saw housing so you capture fine dust particles much more effectively.
Accurate shadow gap cutting: You can use this cover plate as a stop to cut clean and consistent shadow joints.
Smooth and low-friction guiding: The hard-fiber lateral sliding surface ensures you glide effortlessly across workpieces and guide rails.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

Keep your workspace clean and achieve outstanding cutting precision with the Festool absa-ts 55/60 cover plate. This cover tightly seals the housing side of your plunge-cut saw, allowing your dust extractor to capture sawdust far more effectively. It is the ideal upgrade when working in finished indoor spaces or cutting dusty sheet goods such as MDF. The cover also functions as a dependable stop for cutting accurate shadow gaps, providing widths of 15 to 46 mm on the ts 55 and 18 to 46 mm on the ts 60. Its low-friction hard-fibre sliding surface ensures smooth, effortless movement along the workpiece, even when combined with a guide rail.

Product information FAQ

€55.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Accessory/Part type: Cover plate

Product description

The cover for efficient dust extraction.

The cover serves two purposes. It creates a tight seal on the housing side of the circular saw for more effective dust extraction and can also be used as a false joint stop.

Low friction thanks to hard-fibre lateral gliding surface
Can also be used in combination with the guide rail

Ideally suited for

Cutting false joints
Wooden ceiling
Cutting materials that produce a lot of dust
For TS 55, TS 55 R, TS 55 F, TS 60 K, TSC 55, TSC 55 K, TSC 55 KS

All Features

Accessory/part type: Cover plate
Width of the shadow gap ts 60: 18 - 46 mm
Width of the shadow gap ts 55: 15 - 46 mm

Brand FESTOOL
08083939
EAN 4014549405864
Supplier number FESTOOL 577341

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the purpose of the Festool ABSA-TS55/60 cover?: It seals the housing side of the plunge-cut saw to boost dust extraction and acts as a shadow gap stop.
Which saws are compatible with this cover plate?: It fits Festool plunge-cut saws TS 55, TS 55 R, TS 55 F, TS 60 K, TSC 55, and TSC 55 K.
What shadow gap widths can be cut with this cover?: It allows shadow gaps of 15 to 46 mm on a TS 55, and 18 to 46 mm on a TS 60.
Can you use this cover with a guide rail?: Yes, this cover can be used together with a Festool guide rail.
Does the plate glide smoothly against the surface?: Yes, the hard-fibre lateral sliding surface ensures low friction during cutting.