VW-18 II Hyd-Mech Vertical Bandsaw

The New VW-18 II is a manual, 18" x 22" (457 mm x 558 mm) vertical cutting bandsaw with a compact design that delivers maximum versatility, ease-of-use and maintenance. Ergonomically designed with all the main functions and set up at the front.

The blade has increased from 1" to 1 1/4"
Now with 60° mitering capability left and right
New adjustable saw head that can cut at 90° and be adjusted to cut at a 3° cant

A very important new feature is the Quick Change Column which is standard on the new Series II. This allows the saw head column to be easily set upright at 90° or at a 3° forward cant. There is an easy to read angle scale and is equipped with stops at 60°.

 

Hyd-Mech Specifications

Model No.	VW-18 II
	Straight Head		3 DEG Cant Head
Capacity At 90° Vertical Rectangular: Round:	18" (w) x 22" (h) 18" diameter	457 mm (w) x 558 mm (h) 457 mm diameter	18" (w) x 20.75" (h) 18" diameter	457 mm (w) x 527 mm (h) 457 mm diameter
At 45° Rectangular: Round:	18" (w) x 15" (h) 15" diameter	457 mm (w) x 381 mm (h) 381 mm diameter	18" (w) x 14" (h) 14" diameter	457 mm (w) x 355 mm (h) 355 mm diameter
At 60° Rectangular: Round:	18" (w) x 10.25" (h) 10.25" diameter	457 mm (w) x 260 mm (h) 260 mm diameter	18" (w) x 9.5" (h) 9.5" diameter	457 mm (w) x 241 mm (h) 241 mm diameter
Blade Length: Width: Thickness:	16' 4" 1.25" .035"	4978 mm 31.75 mm 0.9 mm
Blade Speed:	65-385 SFM (variable frequency drive)	20-117 m/min (variable frequency drive)
Blade Guides:	Carbide	Carbide
Blade Wheel Diameter:	19"	482 mm
Blade Drive: Hydraulic Drive:	5 hp  .5 hp	3.7 kW .37 kW
Hydraulic System:	500 psi Hydraulic head feed	3450 kPa Hydraulic head feed
Hydraulic Tank Capacity:	4 U.S. Gallons	15 litres
Coolant Tank:	12 U.S. Gallons	45 litres
Hydraulic Motor:	.5 hp	0.37 kW
Vise Control:	Full Stroke Hydraulic	Full Stroke Hydraulic
Blade Tension:	Manual	Manual
Head Swing:	Manual	Manual
Guide Arm:	Manual	Manual
Table Height:	36.5"	927 mm
Machine Weight:	2,800 lbs	1275 kg
Dimensions:	36" wide 94.5" long 96" high (@ 90°)	914 mm wide 2400 mm long 2438 mm high(@ 90°)