HYDMECH’s H-18A Automatic Horizontal Band Saw 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. The hydraulic full stroke vises and split front vise reduces remnant pieces to only 4″ (100mm) without bundling. This band saw features 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.
The H-18A features an 18″ x 18″ capacity, 10 HP motor, and 1 1/2″ blade, a fully automatic hydraulic band saw makes the H-18A a perfect choice for any metal fabrication shop. The machine base is designed and produced with electro-welded steel components for maximum rigidity and support. A 30 US gallon coolant tank are built into the base, while the leveling bolts are seated at the corners of the machine. The H-18A features a hydraulic chip auger, built directly into the base, the auger screw pulls chips from the base and discharges at side of machine.
A centrifugal pump immersed in the 30-gallon coolant reservoir delivers ample coolant flow through carbide faced and nozzle guides; directional valves are present for coolant quantity adjustment. The H-18A features a mist lubrication system providing blade lubrication and cooling. Alternative to standard flood system. This extra option can be specified during ordering and does not eliminate the standard flood coolant system.
The HYDMECH H-18A Service & Parts Manual covers installation, operation, blade changes, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and the electrical and hydraulic schematics for the H-18A-120 and H-22A-120 automatic horizontal band saws. Download it below, and contact Fabtech Solutions for OEM and aftermarket H-18A parts or on-site service across the Southeast.
Download the H18A & H22A-120 Service & Parts Manual (PDF, 83 pages, 2015 edition)
| Capacity | 18" round; 18" x 18" rectangular |
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| Blade | 19' 2" x 1 1/2" x .050" (5842 x 41 x 1.3 mm); optional 1 1/4" x .042" |
| Blade speed | 50 to 350 SFM variable frequency drive, hydraulic blade tension |
| Blade drive | 10 hp (7.5 kW); 3 hp hydraulic pump |
| Blade guides | Carbide inserts; 22" blade wheels |
| Hydraulic system | 1,000 psi, 9.5 US gal tank; 30 US gal coolant tank |
| Shuttle stroke | 0 to 120" single stroke, multi-indexing |
| Table height | 35", waist-height control panel |
| Weight and workload | 16,000 lb machine; 10,000 lb maximum workload |
| Footprint | 127" wide x 191" long x 92 1/2" high |
From the manufacturer’s specification table in the manual. Confirm against the plate on your machine before ordering blades or parts.
We keep the components that wear or fail first in stock: carbide blade guide inserts, blade brushes, blade wheels and bearings, hydraulic and coolant pump parts, VFD and PLC 500 electrical components, and bi-metal band saw blades. Blades are cut to the H-18A’s 19′ 2″ length. Request H-18A parts, book a service call, or use the HYDMECH Part Finder for the full manual library.
| Capacity at 90° Rectangular Round |
18″ x 18″ 18″ |
| Blade Dimensions | 19’2″ x 1-1/2″ |
| Blade Drive | 10 HP |
| Blade Speed | 50-350 SFM |
| Shuttle Stroke | 0-34″ |
| Hydraulic Drive | 3 HP |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 30 Gallons |
| Table Height | 31″ |
| Automatic Machine Weight | 8500 lbs |
| Machine Dimensions (W x L x H) | 127″ x 88″ x 92″ |
HYDMECH H-18A Horizontal Band Saw
