Ellis 16in Mitering Band Saw

Description

Manual pipe mitering with abrasive cutoff saws produces crooked joints and severe metal edge burrs in fabrication shops. The Ellis 16in Mitering Band Saw delivers high-precision metal processing with a 1.0-horsepower continuous induction motor and rotating saw head. This heavy floor-standing industrial bandsaw requires a 115-volt 20-amp or 230-volt drop and cannot transport to mobile jobsites without mechanical cranes.

The structural chassis incorporates a heavy welded steel plate frame and thick cast iron arm that swivels sixty degrees without moving clamped stock. Precision-machined solid steel band wheels house sealed ball bearings to support continuous high blade tension without deflection. An oil-bath worm gear reduction gearbox transfers drive torque smoothly to the drive wheel, while spring-loaded carbide blade guide inserts control blade wandering across structural steel shapes.

Industrial Mitering Band Matrix

The rotating cutting head swivels up to sixty degrees for accurate structural miter cuts while the stock clamp stays fixed. A hydraulic feed control cylinder regulates downward head descent to prolong blade tooth life.

• 1.0-horsepower 115/230-volt single-phase induction motor drives band speeds from 70 to 210 FPM
• Head-swivel mitering design rotates sixty degrees without unclamping long structural steel tubes
• Hydraulic feed dampening cylinder controls downward cutting pressure to prevent tooth stripping
• Built-in coolant delivery pump directs metalworking fluid to the cutting zone for blade cooling
• Carbide-faced blade guide blocks support 1-inch band saw blades to eliminate lateral cut drift
• Heavy-duty screw-actuated clamping vise locks structural angle iron, tube, and channel profiles
• Heavy welded steel base frame absorbs cutting resonance and supports heavy structural beams

Dyno Bench Drive Telemetry

Bench dynamometer analysis on 115-volt single-phase power shows a steady 13.2-ampere draw while cutting 4×6-inch 3/8-wall structural steel tubing. Blade surface velocity maintains 140 feet per minute under hydraulic descent control. Wheel coplanar alignment deviation measures less than 0.0012 inches under full blade tension loads. Reduction gearbox temperature rise clocks at 22 degrees Fahrenheit after two hours of continuous steel slicing. Sound levels register an ultra-quiet 74 dBA during operation.

Field Service Guidelines Limitations

This heavy industrial bandsaw demands solid concrete shop flooring to support its 850-pound mass and eliminate machine vibration. Metal fabricators must not attempt dry cutting thick solid stainless steel bars without turning on the coolant pump system. Avoid dropping heavy steel beams onto the rotating head pivot to prevent damaging the cast iron trunnion bearings.

• Inspect hydraulic feed cylinder fluid level and clear metal swarf from the control valve stem monthly.
• Clean fine steel filings from carbide blade guide blocks using solvent spray and wire brushes.
• Check band wheel tire wear and clear trapped metal swarf from the lower wheel enclosure weekly.
• Verify miter angle pointer calibration against an engineering protractor every six months.
• Apply heavy grease to the clamping vise Acme screw threads to prevent abrasive grit seizure.

Factory Warranty Tool Manifest

Ellis backs this industrial bandsaw with a 1-Year limited warranty covering mechanical drive components and structural steel fabrication. The machine package includes the 1600 mitering band saw chassis, 1-inch bimetal band saw blade, hydraulic feed control, quick-adjust clamping vise, coolant system, and operations manual.