BAXTER SAW™ – MODEL 480SA
SEMI-AUTOMATIC BUNDLING BANDSAW
The model 480SA is ideal for bundle cutting. The machine has a split vise which clamps on both sides of the blade. There are front and rear vertical vises to securely clamp bundles of material or to allow the machine to be fed from the front or rear.
Features included as standard equipment
- Machine has a split vise design, clamping material on both sides of the blade
- Front and rear vertical vises to securely clamp bundles of material
- All vises are full stroke hydraulic vises
- Double column machine provides maximum capacity and rigidity
- Design utilizes linear bearings for high stiffness and smooth motion
- Electronic variable speed
- Blade breakage and open door automatic shut off with alarm indicator
- Hydraulic lift of the saw head
- Saw up travel can be set to minimize distance between the blade and the top of the material
- Saw down travel can be set to allow notching of blocks
- Semi-automatic cut cycle
- Manual saw control, saw up, rapid saw down, saw cut
- Cutting feed rate hydraulically adjusted
- Load sensing valve stops the feed if the blade starts to overload, typical cutting structural shapes
- Magnetic motor starter with automatic shut off at the end of cut, motors thermal overload protection
- Power disconnect on machine
- Blade guards
- Powered blade brush to remove cutting chips
- Adjustable material length stop for repetitive cutting
- Steel wheels
- Blade guides are carbide faced with rollers to remove blade twist and dampen vibration
- Flood coolant system to both saw guides with adjustable flow rates
- Direct blade drive using a planetary gear box for a high efficiency design
- Electric system uses only C.S.A./UL approved components and is electrically approved
- Premium quality bimetal bandsaw blade
- Instruction and parts manual
Specifications
| CUTTING CAPACITY | |
| Round | 18″ (475 mm) |
| Rectangular | 18″ x 25″ (475 x 635 mm) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Blade Size | 1 1/4″ x 16′ 5″ (34 x 5000 mm) |
| Blade Speeds (continuously variable) | 60 to 400 ft/min (18 to 122 m/min) |
| Blade Tension (spring compensated) | 30,000 psi (207 MPa) |
| Blade Guides | Carbide with rollers |
| Table Height | 26 1/4″ (670 mm) |
| Maximum Work Load | 4,500 lb. (2050 kg) |
| Machine Weight | 2,500 lb. (1130 kg) |
| Overall Dimensions | 108”x60”x96”(2740x1525x2440mm) |
| DRIVE | |
| Blade Drive | 5 Hp (3.75 kW) |
| Hydraulic Drive | 2 Hp (1.5 kW) |
| Voltages available (three phase) | 575, 460 and 230 |
Options
| Variable Vises Pressure |
| Conveyor |
| Crating Charges |
BAXTER SAW™ – MODEL 480SA
SEMI-AUTOMATIC BUNDLING BANDSAW