H-18A

The H-18A is an automatic horizontal band saw providing accurate 90° metal cutting for medium to heavy-duty applications. The H-18A cuts fast, with its high-speed shuttle feed indexing up to 34″ in a single movement. Its standard split front vise delivers a short material remnant length, reducing material waste. Featuring an 18″ x 18″ capacity, 10 HP motor, and 1 1/2″ blade, the H-18A is a reliable choice for all your horizontal metal cutting applications. STANDARD FEATURES The best cost per cut performance in its class One piece design – no alignment necessary Spilt front vise Cast iron shuttle features automatic multi-indexing up to 34” in a single stroke with automatic kerf compensation Steel guide arms. The idler side guide arm is mechanically connected to the front vise moveable jaw for proper guide arm spacing at all times 10 HP VFD. True direct blade drive – no belts/pulleys Full capacity, full stroking hydraulic vises Hydraulic positive down feed High resolution feed rate valve allows for constant feed rate when cutting special alloys Blade chamber separates material from cut part Cast iron band wheels Automatic PLC control programmable up to 99 jobs with 5 in queue Replaceable blade brush Robust steel base Automatic chip removal auger Easy access electrical panel and hydraulics Blade breakage switch Hydraulic band tensioning with digital readout Hydraulic carbide guide tensioning Hardened, replaceable wear plates Safety door interlocks Flood coolant with wash down hose Work light Variable vise pressure Out of stock switch OPTIONAL FEATURES Full capacity hydraulic overhead bundling Blade deviation monitor Mist lubrication Out of stock switch Vertical alignment rollers Pedestal Control Laser light Roller discharge table Idler conveyors and accessories Powered conveyors and accessories Power transformers Dual Down Feed DDF allows the operator to control feed rate and feed force, more efficient cutting. Dual down feed lets the operator control the Feed Rate and Feed force independently, giving him more control for more efficient cutting Full Height, Full Stroking Vises Full height full stroking vises, allows you to operate the vises faster and hold large pieces better. Full height vises allow you to hold large objects more efficiently, like I-beams. Full stroking vises mean you don’t have to manually change the position of the vise operator. Split Front Vises Split front vises reduce burrs and allow for holding thin pieces close to the blade on both sides. The blade passes through the vise and the vise holds the workpiece on both sides at the same time, also reduces burrs and allows you to split short pieces that you could not do with a standard vise. S-20 Horizontal Pivot Band Saw Angle Measurement Safety Features Two-handed control for safety, the two button control on the head and the vises, ensures that the operator’s hands are not in the cutting or vise area during machine operation.