By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2011-04-06 11:57:35 | Word Count: 664
Machinery Values offers a plethora of vertical and horizontal Kalamazoo saws. Vertical saws are very powerful machines used for cutting through tough material like metal, stone and wood. These saws are generally found in industrial and commercial settings. Vertical band saws are great for metal and wood working because they can be used to cut curves and irregular shapes are well as straight lines.
Many vertical saws come equipped with an adjustable, attached lamp rendering the models with these features safer than other models. These saws can also be purchased with blade cuttings, welding and grinding units.
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It is encouraged that you find the saw that is most necessary for the project at hand. Both horizontal and vertical saws are common for metal. Be sure that the blade of your saw doesnβ™t grow too hot. Consider applying a flow of liquid over the blade of the saw to cool the blade and provide a lubrication which will ensure that the metal being cut wonβ™t melt or smear onto the blade.
There are an abundance of Kalamazoo saws (both vertical and horizontal) offered at Machinery Values. A few examples include:
* 36" Throat 12" Height Kalamazoo VS-36 VERTICAL BAND SAW, Vari-Speed,Table Feed,Blade Welder,3 HP. This saw is equipped with tilting table t-slotted, hydraulic powered table feed, LED digital display of blade speed and ideal welder/grinder/shear. This machine was new in 1992 and is currently in excellent condition.
* 16" Width 8" Height Kalamazoo 8-C-W HORIZONTAL BAND SAW, NOTE BROKEN GUIDE ARM has a flat capacity of 16β, round capacity of 8β speeds of 50, 95, 160, 275 FPM, a floor space of 68-1/2β x 25β, and an approximate weight of 640 lbs. This machine is equipped with swiveling vise and is wired for single phase operation.
* 24" Width 9" Height Kalamazoo H8AW HORIZONTAL BAND SAW, 1" Blade, Swivel Vise, 1HP, Coolant, Extra Wide is in great condition and is equipped with a manually actuated and hydraulically controlled downfeed of cutting head assembly, adjustable stock stop, swivel vise to 45 degrees for miter cutting and a self contained coolant system with pan base.
* 10" Width Kalamazoo H-275 HORIZONTAL BAND SAW, LIGHT DUTY, MANUAL BAND SAW. This machine miters easily to the right up to 60 degrees and has variable blade speeds. It is also standard with Heavy Duty Drive, TEFC Motor, 24 volt controls, electricals to NFPA-79 electrical standards, blade drive load monitor, bi-metal blade, carbide blade guides, shutoff for broken blade or low tension, all safety guards, full coolant System, and operators tools.
These are just a few Kalamazoo saws offered by Machinery Values. Feel free to visit www.machineryvalues.com to find the saw that may be perfect for you today!
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