Horizontal Band Saw Hydraulic Sawmill SW1000HD Automatic Log Cutting Machine
The SW1200PRO Horizontal Hydraulic Band Sawmill is a heavy-duty automatic sawing line engineered for high-precision, high-volume log processing. It combines a horizontal band saw with a fully hydraulic log handling system and Touch Screen CNC control for stable, continuous output in industrial sawmills.
Key Features
- Horizontal band saw design keeps the blade level for accurate, straight cuts with minimal kerf loss
- Hydraulic log tensioning with 5 hydraulic clamps and 2 log turning devices for fast log repositioning
- Automatic sawing line: size programming and quick program recall cut entire logs without manual resetting
- Stepless cutting speed adjustment with automatic blade tensioning for consistent sawing quality
- Touch Screen CNC operator interface for saved size combinations and automatic saw positioning
- Integrated lifting rollers, pre-cutter, longitudinal rollers and sawn timber discharge conveyor
Technical Datasheet
| Model | SW1200PRO |
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| Flywheel Diameter x Width | 1250 mm x 140 mm |
| Band Saw Blade Width | 160 mm |
| Max. Sawing Log Diameter | 1200 mm |
| Max. Cutting Thickness of Log | 400 mm |
| Min. / Max. Log Length | 6000 mm |
| Linear Guide Rail Length | 11500 mm |
| Main Motor Power | 55 kW |
| Band Saw Blade Tensioning | Hydraulic Tensioning |
| Blade Lifting Servo Motor | 7.5 kW |
| Saw Machine Travel Servo Motor | 5.5 kW |
| Feeding Speed | Max. 38 m/min |
| Head Return Speed | Max. 65 m/min |
| Hydraulic Pump Motor Power | 11 kW |
| Number of Hydraulic Log Clamps | 5 pcs |
| Daily Processing Capacity | 60-80 m3/8h |
| Control System | Touch Screen CNC |
| Machine Weight | 8000 kg |
Q1: Is a specialized concrete foundation required for installation?
Answer: No deep or complex foundation works are needed. Thanks to the heavy-duty, stress-relieved steel chassis:
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The machine weighs more than 10 tons, providing exceptional stability and vibration resistance.
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It can be directly installed on a standard, flat industrial concrete floor. On-site assembly and fine-tuning usually take less than a day.
Q2: What hydraulic features are included to handle large or misshapen logs?
Answer:
- The SW1200PRO bed is equipped with a heavy-duty hydraulic system, including:
- Hydraulic Log Loader: Smoothly lifts massive logs onto the bed.
- Heavy-Duty Chain/Hook Log Turners: Rotates logs 360° for optimal sawing position.
- Hydraulic Clamps: Height-adjustable clamps securely grip irregular, twisted, or curved logs.
- Longitudinal Levelling Rollers: Adjust log taper to align with the grain, ensuring maximum recovery.
Q3: What are the main maintenance requirements and blade care tips?
Answer:
- To maintain peak performance and cutting precision:
- Blade Care: Use wide blades prepared with Stellite tipping or swaging, and pair them with automatic sharpening equipment.
- Pre-cutter (Debarker): Opting for an automatic hydraulic pre-cutter removes dirt, mud, and rocks from the bark ahead of the blade, extending blade life by 2 to 3 times.
- Daily Maintenance: Regularly inspect the blade cooling/lubrication system, check central lubrication points, and ensure hydraulic oil cleanliness.
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