Features and Benefits of The HYDMECH VW-18 II Band Saw
The HYDMECH VW-18 Series II is a semi-automatic vertical band saw with the ability to miter from 60° left to 60° right. Featuring a 22″H x 18″W capacity, 5 HP motor, and 1 1/4″ blade, the VW18 II is a reliable choice for all your light to medium-duty, vertical metal cutting applications.
The VW-18 vertical bandsaw comes complete with an 18″ x 20″ capacity, 1 1/4″ blade, new ergonomic design, variable blade speed controled by a variable frequency drive, full 45° left and right angle mitering, telescopic operators control panel, large easy to read angle scale, 5 hp motor, hydraulic vise control and weighs in at 3,500 lbs. The new adjustable saw head can cut at 90° and be adjusted to cut at a 3° cant.
A 5HP hydraulic pump supplies system pressure and coolant flow. A 12-gallon coolant reservoir delivers ample coolant flow through carbide faced and nozzle guides.
Standard Features:
- Adjustable 3° canted head
- Double articulating, semi-automatic control
- Two full stroking hydraulic vises
- Manual precise head positioning from 60° left to 60° right
- Digital angle display
- Mechanically adjustable guide arm
- On-demand hydraulics save energy
- 5 HP VFD. True direct blade drive – no belts/pulleys
- Hydraulic positive down feed
- Cast iron band wheels
- Replaceable blade brush
- Robust steel base
- Easy access electrical panel and hydraulics
- Blade breakage switch
- Mechanical band tensioning with digital readout
- Replaceable carbide guide inserts
- 5 HP hydraulic pump provides system pressure
- Safety door interlocks
- Flood coolant with wash down hose
- Laser light
- Work light
Standard Options:
- Power tilt
- Chip bucket
- Hydraulic overhead bundling*
- Mist lubrication
- Work stop*
- Tall square vise inserts
- Variable vise pressure
- Power transformer
- Idler conveyors
*Bundling and work stop cannot be used at the same time
