HYDMECH M-16A Automatic Band Saw provides exceptional miter cutting capability for heavy-duty applications and is ideal for use in tight working spaces. With the ability to miter from 90° to 60° and featuring a 16″H x 25″W capacity at 90°; makes this band saw a reliable choice for your heavy-duty metal cutting applications. This Pivot-Style band saw provides exceptional miter cutting capability for multi-shift, high production metal fabrication shops.
The M-16A features a heavy-duty gearbox and 7.5 HP motor, which is controlled by an AC inverter with a variable frequency drive providing smooth operation and infinite adjustment from 50 to 350 sfm. Blade speed is easily adjusted from the control console and the wide range of available band speeds allows for efficient cutting of many types of material. The automatic models come standard with an easy to follow PLC100 or you can upgrade to the PLC500 controller, as shown in photo.The PLC500 enables the operator to program up to 99 jobs with 5 jobs in queue, including piece count, piece length and angle of cut.
The M Series can withstand demands from high production shops. These saws can easily cut tubing, channels, angles, solids, light to medium grade alloys, as well as non-ferrous and stainless materials. The M series features hydraulic powered saw heads for mitreing with simple push button operation. The powered head movement has an optimum range of up to 60º as well as indexing from 33″ to 120″ in a single stroke. M-Series machines are available in semi-automatic and fully-automatic models with cutting capacities of up to 30″.
The HYDMECH M-16A Service & Parts Manual covers installation, operation, blade changes, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and the electrical and hydraulic schematics for the M-16A and M-20A automatic pivot band saws. Download it below, and contact Fabtech Solutions for OEM and aftermarket M-16A parts or on-site service across the Southeast.
Download the M16A & M20A Service & Parts Manual (PDF, 76 pages, 2014 edition)
| Capacity at 90° | 16" round; 16" wide x 25" high rectangular |
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| Capacity at 45° | 16" round; 15" wide x 16" high rectangular |
| Capacity at 30° | 11" round; 9" wide x 16" high rectangular |
| Blade | 18' 6" x 1 1/4" x .042" (5640 x 32 x 1 mm) |
| Blade speed | 50 to 350 SFM, hydraulic blade tension |
| Blade drive | 7.5 hp (5.5 kW); 3 hp hydraulic pump |
| Blade guides | Carbide inserts, coolant lubricated |
| Hydraulic system | 950 psi, 11 US gal tank |
| Shuttle stroke | 0 to 33" single stroke, multi-indexing |
| Length control | PLC 500, up to 99 jobs with 5 in queue |
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 M-16A’s 18′ 6″ length. Request M-16A parts, book a service call, or use the HYDMECH Part Finder for the full manual library.
| Rectangular Capacity at 90° | 16″ H x 25″ W | 406 mm H x 635 mm W |
| Round Capacity at 90° | 16″ | 406 mm |
| Blade Dimensions | 1 1/4″ x 18′ 6″ | 34 mm x 5638 mm |
| Blade Drive | 7.5 HP VFD | 5.6 kW VFD |
| Blade Speed | 50-350 sfm | 15-106 m/min |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 9 US gal | 34 liters |
| Machine Weight | 7,400 lbs | 3356 kg |
| Machine Dimensions | 132″ W 90″ L 66″ H |
3352 mm W 2286 mm L 1676 mm H |
