S-280G Pipe Cutting Saw Machine
The S-280G is a European design band saw for cutting pipe and section, sitting above the S-215G in the same range at 287 kg against 245 kg. The saw bow rotates from 0 to 45 degrees, and the transmission is a worm gear box rather than a simple belt reduction, which is what lets it hold torque at low blade speed when it ...
What This Machine Does
The S-280G is a European design band saw for cutting pipe and section, sitting above the S-215G in the same range at 287 kg against 245 kg. The saw bow rotates from 0 to 45 degrees, and the transmission is a worm gear box rather than a simple belt reduction, which is what lets it hold torque at low blade speed when it is working through thick-wall pipe. Clamping uses a dovetail-type movement and locking mechanism, and the jaw carries a calibration so it can be adjusted and positioned at any angle rather than only at the marked stops. That combination is what makes repeat angled cuts on pipe practical. Falling speed of the saw bow is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder, so the blade enters the work at a set rate instead of dropping under bow weight. Two blade speeds are selectable. A sizing device stops the machine automatically once the material is sawn, a power break protection device cuts power when the rear protective cover is opened, and a cooling system extends blade life and improves workpiece precision. A block feeder is fitted.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Saw bow rotates 0 to 45 degrees for mitre work on pipe and section
- Jaw calibration allows adjustment and positioning at any angle not just at fixed stops
- Worm gear box transmission holds torque at low blade speed through thick-wall pipe
- Dovetail-type clamp movement and locking mechanism keeps the work held square under the cut
- Bow falling speed controlled by hydraulic cylinder so the blade does not snatch on entry
- Sizing device stops the machine automatically after sawing so the operator is not tied to it
- Power break protection cuts power the moment the rear protective cover is opened
- Cooling system extends saw blade service life and improves workpiece precision
Where S-280G Pipe Cutting Saw Machine Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Angled pipe cuts set only at fixed stops do not cover the angles a frame actually needs
- A belt reduction loses torque at low speed and stalls in thick-wall pipe
- A gravity-dropped bow strips teeth entering a section and makes cut times unpredictable
- An operator has to stand at a saw that does not stop itself at the end of a cut
- Dry cutting shortens blade life and leaves a poor workpiece surface
- An unprotected drive cover on a running saw is a hazard on a busy shop floor
Who It Is For
- Pipe and tube fabricators cutting angled joints
- Structural steel workshops
- Machine shops preparing section and pipe stock
- Buyers in markets where CE marking is required
- Distributors supplying European design band saws
Application Scenarios
- Mitre cutting pipe at any angle between 0 and 45 degrees for fabricated frames
- Cutting thick-wall pipe where low speed and torque matter
- Repeat length cutting using the sizing device in a production batch
- Structural section cutting in a fabrication shop
- Workshops that need a CE marked machine for their market
- Stepping down to the lighter S-215G where capacity allows
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- European design band saw construction
- Dovetail-type clamp movement and locking mechanism
- Double-speed blade selection
- Saw bow rotation from 0 to 45 degrees
- Worm gear box transmission structure
- Jaw calibration for adjustment and positioning at any angle
- Bow falling speed controlled by hydraulic cylinder
- Sizing device with automatic stop after sawing
- Power break protection device on the rear protective cover
- Cooling system
- Block feeder fitted
Specifications
| Machine type | European design horizontal band saw for pipe and section |
|---|---|
| Models | S-280G / S-215G |
| Saw bow rotation | 0 to 45 degrees |
| Transmission | Worm gear box |
| Blade speeds | Double-speed selection |
| Clamping | Dovetail-type movement and locking mechanism with calibrated jaw |
| Bow descent | Controlled by hydraulic cylinder |
| Automatic stop | Sizing device stops the machine after sawing |
| Safety | Power break protection on rear protective cover |
| Cooling | Cooling system fitted |
| Machine weight | S-280G 287 kg / S-215G 245 kg |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Band sawing
- Pipe cutting
- Mitre cutting from 0 to 45 degrees
- Cut-off
Quality Control
- Bow rotation checked with test cuts at 0 and 45 degrees and at an intermediate angle
- Jaw calibration verified against the cut angle on a sample pipe
- Worm gear box run under load through both blade speeds
- Hydraulic cylinder bow descent rate tested across its adjustment range
- Sizing device automatic stop and power break protection both triggered and confirmed
- Cooling system flow checked at the blade before packing
Certifications
- CE
Customisation Options
- Model chosen from S-280G or S-215G against the section you cut
- Supply voltage phase and frequency built for your market
- Saw band specification and tooth pitch matched to your pipe wall thickness and material
- Sizing device stop set up for the lengths you repeat
- Manual and machine markings prepared in your working language
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| S-215G in the same range | Same European design features in a lighter machine at 245 kg against 287 kg. Choose by the section you cut rather than by weight |
|---|---|
| BS-1018R hydraulic band saw | The BS-1018R controls vertical blade force as well as bow descent; the S-280G leads on its worm gear box drive and the calibrated jaw for cutting at any angle |
| Belt reduction drive band saws | The worm gear box holds torque at low blade speed, which is what gets it through thick-wall pipe where a belt drive slips or stalls |
| Abrasive cut-off of pipe | Abrasive cutting burns the pipe end and the face has to be dressed before welding; the band leaves a clean face and the cooling system keeps the blade cutting |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clamp the pipe with the dovetail clamp and lock the jaw
Step 2
Set the bow rotation and use the jaw calibration to position for the exact angle you need
Step 3
Select the blade speed from the two available to suit the wall thickness
Step 4
Set the sizing device if you are cutting a repeat batch
Step 5
Adjust the hydraulic cylinder so the bow descends at a controlled rate on entry
Step 6
Check cooling is reaching the blade before starting
Step 7
Let the sizing device stop the machine and clear swarf before loading the next piece
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Questions About S-280G Pipe Cutting Saw Machine
Can it cut at any angle or only at fixed settings?
Any angle between 0 and 45 degrees. The saw bow rotates through that range and the jaw calibration lets you adjust and position at any angle in between, which is what pipe frame work needs.
Is the machine CE marked?
Yes, CE. Confirm the requirement with your order so the documentation ships with the machine.
What is the difference between the S-280G and the S-215G?
Capacity and machine size. The S-280G is 287 kg and the S-215G is 245 kg. Send us your largest pipe or section and we will confirm which model covers it.
Does it stop itself when the cut is finished?
Yes. The sizing device stops the machine automatically after the material is sawn, so one operator can run the saw alongside other work.
Why a worm gear box rather than a belt drive?
The worm gear box holds torque at low blade speed, which matters when you are cutting thick-wall pipe. It is also a quieter and longer lasting transmission under continuous production.
Can it be built for our supply voltage?
Yes. Give us your voltage phase and frequency at enquiry and the machine is wired for your market before shipment.
What are your trade and payment terms?
FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
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