Description
Gear tooth chatter and incorrect surface speeds destroy costly bi-metal bands when switching between stainless steel, aluminum, and brass profiles. The JET 7in x 12in Variable speed deluxe horizontal and vertical bandsaw delivers precise speed regulation via an adjustable mechanical pulley drive. The four-hundred-pound machine mass demands dedicated shop floor space and smooth concrete for rolling on its swivel casters.
A massive cast iron saw head pivots on hardened steel trunnion pins, damping severe vibration when cutting structural tubing and solid shafts. The one-horsepower motor transfers drive torque through a mechanical variable-speed pulley system and an industrial oil-bath worm gear reduction drive. Tungsten carbide blade guide blocks combine with ball bearings to keep the bi-metal band tracking straight, while a hydraulic downfeed cylinder regulates descent speed through tough alloys.
Deluxe Metal Bandsaw Hardware Specifications
Structural fabrication shops demand dead-square cuts across solid alloy bars without continuous operator supervision. Built-in flood coolant systems wash hot swarf away from tooth gullets to prolong expensive band life.
- 1 HP electric motor runs on 115 or 230-volt single-phase power to deliver continuous cutting torque
- Variable speed drive adjusts from 88 to 260 feet per minute to match specific alloy cutting speeds
- 7-inch round and 7×12-inch rectangular cut envelope accommodates large structural beam profiles
- Cast iron manual vise swivels forty-five degrees to make accurate miter cuts on structural framing
- Hydraulic downfeed cylinder provides micro-metric descent control to prevent blade tooth breakage
- Built-in flood coolant pump flushes hot metal chips from the cut kerf to maximize blade longevity
- Automatic shutoff limit switch cuts motor power the instant the bow completes the downward cut
Bench Load Telemetry Amperage Draw
Motor draw measures 4.8 amps at idle on 115-volt line feeds. Sectioning four-inch solid 1045 steel bar at 132 feet per minute elevates continuous current draw to 9.8 amps while band speed remains rock steady. Hydraulic descent controls hold head drop rates within three thousandths of an inch per second. Operating sound levels hold at 71 dBA, ensuring a quiet working environment in busy production shops.
Field Service Trade-Offs Application Filter
Do not adjust the variable speed handwheel while the motor remains stopped to avoid shearing drive belt cords. Inexperienced welders who lower the heavy bow onto steel stock without engaging the hydraulic cylinder strip blade teeth instantly. Empty and scrub metal swarf out of the coolant pump tank once each month. Check worm gear oil levels through the sight plug every two hundred hours of runtime. Clean steel shavings out of the blade guide bearings at the end of each shift.
Warranty Protection Standard Package Items
A 2-Year limited warranty covers casting soundness, gearbox parts, and electrical motor switches. The shipment includes the deluxe variable speed bandsaw, floor stand with casters, bi-metal bandsaw blade, flood coolant pump system, material stop rod, and operational tool kit.
