Band Saw Pilous ARG 330 plus S.A.F. — A New Era of Precision and Productivity
Introducing the Pilous ARG 330 plus S.A.F. – an advanced semi-automatic band saw featuring a completely new saw frame casting technology and a unique design. The use of new casting technologies has enabled the production of a massive, rigid frame, while slightly increasing its weight, thanks to an internal enclosed cavity along the entire length of the casting. This design ensures optimal rigidity of the entire system and guarantees high precision and cutting productivity. This heavy-duty band saw is suitable for use in any industrial production environment.
The ARG 330 plus S.A.F. is more than just a saw; it is a high-precision tool designed for processing the most challenging materials, including stainless and tool steels, with maximum efficiency and minimal operator involvement.
Key Advantages and Innovations:
- Exceptional Frame Rigidity and Precision: The saw frame is cast using a new concept with internal enclosed cavities, achieving maximum rigidity with a slight weight increase, guaranteeing high cutting precision and productivity.
- Optimized Saw Blade: A strong and wide blade measuring 34 mm (width) x 1.1 mm (thickness) is used for maximum efficiency. This allows for effortless cutting of large workpieces and hard-to-machine materials with large solid cross-sections.
- Full Semi-Automatic Cycle: The machine is equipped with a high-performance industrial hydraulic unit with reliable hydraulic components, ensuring stable operation. The entire cutting cycle is initiated by pressing a single button: material clamping occurs, blade rotation and coolant supply activate, cutting begins, after the cut is complete, blade rotation and coolant supply deactivate, the frame rises to its initial set position, and the vice releases the material. This eliminates operator intervention, significantly increasing precision and productivity, especially in small-batch production and when processing large, solid workpieces.
- Flexible Control and Adjustment:
- In manual mode, all functions can be controlled separately from the control panel.
- The clamping force in the vice is adjustable based on the type of workpiece being clamped, thanks to the hydraulic station.
- A wide range of stepless cutting speed adjustment (from 15 m/min to 90 m/min) via frequency control ensures optimal operating modes and significantly increases tool life.
- Exceptional Stability and Durability:
- The very rigid construction of cast gray iron components ensures high vibration resistance during operation.
- The pivoting frame is mounted on a swivel table in massive bearing supports with radial-thrust roller bearings, precisely factory-adjusted for preload, guaranteeing rigidity and accuracy.
- A massive table with an enlarged loading surface ensures the highest rigidity of the machine even when cutting hard-to-machine materials.
- Larger diameter pulleys, an updated tensioning system, and blade rotation mechanisms significantly increase tool life.
- The reliable design of machine components and the use of proven parts guarantee a long service life.
- Silent drive with a maintenance-free worm gear motor.
- Thoughtful Design and Ergonomics:
- The updated frame design allows for cutting large workpieces in both straight and angled cuts.
- The saw frame pivots along with the swivel base, which eliminates the possibility of cutting the table surface.
- Quick-clamping mechanism and stepless angle adjustment with quick-set positions at 45°, 60°, and 90°.
- All electrical wires and coolant supply hoses are routed inside the machine's cavities, preventing damage.
- The new frame design greatly simplifies tool change and chip cleaning: simply open the protective cover and fix it in the raised position.
- Ergonomic placement of control elements (electrical and hydraulic) on the swivel control panel makes the machine extremely easy to use.
- Blade tension control and emergency shutdown in case of blade breakage.
- Workpiece stop with a 500 mm scale included in the basic configuration.
- Optimal Chip Removal System: The machine comes with a removable chip tray in the basic configuration, or optionally with a chip conveyor.
Cutting Characteristics (mm):
| Angle |
90° |
-45° |
+45° |
+60° |
 |
330 |
240 |
250 |
165 |
 |
320 |
200 |
230 |
150 |
 |
400 x 200 |
250 x 140 |
250 x 170 |
150 x 150 |
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter |
Value |
| Band Saw Blade |
34 x 1.1 х 3870 |
| Main Motor |
400 V / 50 Hz / 3 kW |
| Coolant Pump Motor |
400 V / 50 Hz / 0.12 kW |
| Hydraulic Station Motor |
400 V / 50 Hz / 0.37 kW |
| Blade Speed |
15-90 m/min |
| Vice Table Height |
945 mm |
| Hydraulic System Tank Volume |
25 l (ISO 6743/4 – HM) |
| Coolant Tank Volume |
35 l |
| Overall Dimensions |
Dimensional drawing |
| Machine Weight |
720 kg |
Standard Configuration:
- Band Saw Pilous ARG 330 plus S.A.F.
- Band saw blade 34 x 1.1 х 3870
- Automatic hydraulic cutting cycle system.
- Integrated frequency converter for stepless blade speed adjustment.
- Coolant supply system with pump and internal tank.
- Removable chip tray.
- Workpiece stop with 500 mm scale.
- Complete set of documentation and operating manual.
Optional Equipment (Extras):
Expand your machine's functionality for even greater convenience and productivity:
- Hydraulic Clamp HVP: Used for secure top clamping of workpiece bundles. Automatically activates synchronously with the main vices.
- Swivel Hydraulic Clamp HVP-P: For secure clamping of workpiece bundles cut at an angle.
- Clamping Jaw for Thin-Walled Tubes: A special accessory for securing thin-walled tubes without deformation.
- Hydraulic Clamp with Adjustable Pressure: Allows precise adjustment of clamping force for fragile or hollow profiles.
- Extended Stop: Available in 1000 mm or 2000 mm lengths for working with longer workpieces.
- Roller Conveyor: Extends the table, facilitating feeding and receiving of long workpieces.
- Chip Conveyor: Automatically removes chips to an external container, ensuring continuous operation.
- Halogen Lamp: Provides high-quality illumination of the working area to increase precision and safety.
- Oil Mist Lubrication System: An alternative to traditional coolant, ideal for cutting certain materials, minimizing fluid consumption.
- Laser Cutting Line Pointer: Projects a precise cutting line onto the workpiece, speeding up positioning and reducing errors.
- Chip Removal Brush KDM: A steel brush, driven by a slave pulley, effectively removes chips from the blade, extending its service life.
- Chip Removal Brush with Independent Drive: A steel brush with an independent drive. Removes chips from the saw during operation.
- Cutting Force Regulator AG: Unilateral hydraulically controlled regulation of the saw feed force depending on the material's machinability. Reduces cutting time and extends tool life.
- Chip Collection Container: Equipped with wheels and a tipping mechanism for convenient moving and unloading of chips.
- Magnetic Separator with Container: A stainless steel container with a finely perforated galvanized separator for effective chip collection. Easily removable and washable.
- High-Pressure Air Gun: For quick and easy cleaning of the working area.
- Electronic Frame Lift Height Adjustment ANZ: Allows setting the desired frame lift height, which is automatically saved and used in semi-automatic mode.
Pilous ARG 330 plus S.A.F. — is an investment in your productivity, precision, and quality. Choose reliability and innovation for your production!
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