S-23P
Semi-Automatic Horizontal Pivot Mitering Band Saw
HYDMECH designed the original horizontal pivot band saw. The S-23P brings that proven design to a heavy 16″ x 20″ capacity. Built for shops that need dependable semi-automatic mitering: the operator loads the material, and the saw clamps, feeds, and cuts to a consistent result every time. Operator PLC control and an easy-swing cast iron head handle any angle from 90° to 30°.
Why the HYDMECH S-23P
Big-capacity mitering, one simple setup
The S-23P takes everything that made the S-20 the number one sawing equipment brand and adds semi-automatic operation. For the shop that needs to run full cut lists and finish more parts per shift, with less strain on the operator.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity — 90° Rectangular | 16″ H × 20″ W (406 × 508 mm) |
| Capacity — 90° Round | 16″ (406 mm) |
| Capacity — 45° Rectangular | 16″ × 14″ (406 × 356 mm) |
| Capacity — 45° Round | 14″ (356 mm) |
| Capacity — 30° Rectangular | 16″ × 9½” (406 × 241 mm) |
| Capacity — 30° Round | 9½” (241 mm) |
| Blade Size | 1¼” × 16′ 10″ (32 mm × 5131 mm) |
| Blade Speed (VFD) | 75–350 SFM / 23–107 m/min |
| Blade Drive | 8.8 HP VFD (6.6 kW) |
| Blade Drive Type | True Direct Drive — no belts or pulleys |
| Blade Wheels | Cast Iron |
| Control | Semi-Automatic Operator PLC |
| Vise Type | Hydraulic, Full Capacity, Full Stroke |
| Feed System | Hydraulic Positive Down Feed, Infinite Adjustment |
| Guide Arms | Cast Iron on Linear Rails, Idler Side Adjustable |
| Infeed / Outfeed | 43″ Infeed, 19¼” Outfeed Table |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 9 US Gal. (34 L) |
| Work Load | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| Machine Voltage | 480V standard; other voltages with optional transformer |
| Machine Weight | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) |
| Table Height | 33″ (838 mm) |
| Machine Dimensions | 101″ × 80″ × 61″ (2565 × 2032 × 1549 mm) |
Cutting Capacity at a Glance
Control at a Glance
WHATS INCLUDED
Standard & Optional Features
Standard Features
Optional Features & Add-ons
Custom Material Handling
HYDMECH designs and manufactures material handling systems for heavy-duty industrial applications. Custom specifications or complete turnkey engineered solutions available.
Ask about material handling →Contact an authorized HYDMECH dealer for current pricing, financing options, and availability in your region.
WHY HYDMECH
The #1 Band Saw Brand in North America
Real shops choose HYDMECH for reliability, dealer support, and the lowest cost-per-cut over the life of the machine.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What Buyers Ask About the S-23P
The S-23P is assembled at HYDMECH’s facility in Conway, Arkansas. HYDMECH has been designing and manufacturing band saws in North America since 1978.
The S-23P comes with a two year parts warranty and one year labor warranty, provided through your authorized HYDMECH dealer.
The S-23P is semi-automatic. The operator loads and positions the material and starts the cut at the PLC panel; the saw then clamps with full-stroke hydraulic vises and feeds the head down under hydraulic control. For fully automatic indexing and job queuing, the S-23A is the automatic version of the same saw.
The S-23P cuts mild steel, structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel, tubing, and solid round bar. The 8.8 HP VFD variable speed drive lets operators dial in the right blade speed for each material, from 75 to 350 SFM.
At 90 degrees the S-23P cuts up to 16″ round and 16″ x 20″ rectangular. At 45 degrees it cuts up to 14″ round and 16″ x 14″ rectangular. At 30 degrees it cuts up to 9 1/2″ round and 16″ x 9 1/2″ rectangular.
Both are 16″ x 20″ capacity horizontal pivot mitering band saws with an 8.8 HP blade drive. The S-23P is semi-automatic: the operator loads and positions each piece, and the saw clamps, feeds, and cuts under operator PLC control. The S-23A is fully automatic, with a cast iron multi-index shuttle and a PLC that runs a full cut list on its own.