H-18A HORIZONTAL BAND SAW

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.

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

IMPERIAL
METRIC

IMPERIAL

Capacity	Rectangular (h x w)	Round
90°	18″ x 18″	18″
Blade Size	1 1/2” x 19’ 2”
Blade Drive	10 HP VFD
Machine Voltage	480 v (all other voltages require optional transformer)
Blade Speed	50-350 SFM
Automatic Multi-Indexing	0-34″
Coolant Tank Capacity	30 gallons
Machine Weight	8,500 lbs.
Table Height	31”
Dimensions (w x l x h)	127” x 88” x 92”

METRIC

Capacity	Rectangular (h x w)	Round
90°	457 mm x 457 mm	457 mm
Blade Size	38 mm x 5842 mm
Blade Drive	7.4 kW VFD
Machine Voltage	480 v (all other voltages require optional transformer)
Blade Speed	15-107 m/min
Automatic Multi-Indexing	0-863 mm
Coolant Tank Capacity	114 Liters
Machine Weight	3855 kg
Table Height	787 mm
Dimensions (w x l x h)	3225 x 2235 x 2336 mm

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

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.

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.