ARG 300 S.A.F.

Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 300 S.A.F. is a robust hydraulic semi-automatic band saw designed for reliable metal cutting in both industrial production environments and professional workshops. Developed from the long-established ARG 300 platform, this model incorporates a completely redesigned bandsaw arm and advanced hydraulic control to improve cutting efficiency, precision and operator comfort.

The machine combines a rigid cast-iron structure with a fully integrated hydraulic cutting cycle, enabling consistent performance when processing solid materials, profiles or heavy workpieces.

Overview

The ARG 300 S.A.F. features a modern hollow closed-section cast-iron arm that provides outstanding structural rigidity and stability during cutting operations. This construction significantly reduces vibration and ensures highly accurate cuts while extending the service life of the saw blade.

All electrical wiring and coolant lines are safely integrated inside the arm structure, protecting them from mechanical damage while maintaining a clean and organized machine layout.

Access to the internal mechanism has also been simplified. Opening the hinged rear cover allows fast saw blade replacement and easy internal cleaning without complex disassembly.

The high-performance industrial hydraulic unit enables a semi-automatic cutting cycle. With a single command, the machine performs the entire sequence: clamping the material, starting the blade and coolant system, executing the cut, stopping the blade, raising the arm and releasing the vice.

This system dramatically improves productivity when cutting larger series or solid high-quality materials.

Key points

• Hydraulic semi-automatic cutting cycle
• Redesigned hollow cast-iron bandsaw arm for maximum rigidity
• Hydraulically controlled blade feed during cutting
• Frequency-controlled blade speed: 15–90 m/min
• Industrial blade size 27 × 0.9 mm
• Continuous mitre adjustment from 90° to 60°
• Massive quick-clamping vice system
• Large diameter running wheels for reduced blade stress
• Three-side hardmetal blade guiding for precision cutting
• Integrated cooling system with adjustable flow
• Automatic blade break detection with safety shutdown
• 500 mm hinged material stop included

This configuration provides a powerful balance between automation, structural durability and operational flexibility.

Technical advantages

Advanced arm construction

The new arm concept uses a hollow closed-section casting along all load-bearing points. This design significantly increases the stiffness of the entire cutting system.

The result is:

• Improved cutting precision
• Reduced mechanical vibration
• Lower blade fatigue
• Extended blade service life

At the same time, the protected internal routing of wiring and coolant ensures longer machine durability.

Hydraulic cutting cycle

The integrated hydraulic system executes the complete cutting cycle automatically. Material clamping, blade activation, cutting feed and arm return are performed without manual intervention.

This solution is particularly beneficial for:

• repetitive cutting operations
• larger production batches
• cutting solid bars or high-density materials

Vice pressure can also be adjusted hydraulically to suit different workpiece characteristics.

Variable blade speed

The frequency converter allows continuous blade speed regulation between 15 and 90 m/min, enabling optimal cutting parameters for different metals.

Operators can easily adapt the cutting speed for materials such as:

• structural steel
• stainless steel
• alloy steels
• tool steels
• heavy solid sections

Correct speed adjustment improves both cutting accuracy and blade longevity.

Structural stability and durability

The machine frame is constructed from grey cast iron castings, which absorb vibration and ensure exceptional long-term stability.

The massive arm turning system and large support surfaces provide reliable positioning even when cutting heavy workpieces.

Large running wheels and precise three-side hardmetal blade guides further improve cutting stability and mechanical reliability.

Applications

The ARG 300 S.A.F. is designed for a wide variety of metal cutting operations, including:

• industrial production plants
• fabrication workshops
• maintenance departments
• steel construction operations
• cutting stainless and tool steels
• processing solid bars and structural profiles

Its semi-automatic hydraulic cycle makes it particularly suitable for medium-volume production where productivity and precision are essential.

Why choose the ARG 300 S.A.F.

The ARG 300 S.A.F. delivers an excellent combination of structural rigidity, hydraulic automation and cutting flexibility.

It is an ideal solution for companies that require:

• efficient semi-automatic cutting cycles
• reliable performance in continuous operation
• precise cutting of heavy materials
• long blade life and reduced maintenance
• stable operation in industrial environments

Within the ANATECO equipment range, the ARG 300 S.A.F. stands as a dependable semi-automatic band saw designed for demanding metalworking tasks.

Accessories

Workpiece stop – Standard equipment

Robust stop with a 500mm scale for setting the required length of the material to be cut.

Frequency converter – Standard equipment

Enables continuous blade speed regulation between 15–90 m/min. and thus setting the optimum cutting conditions for the given material.

Hydraulic pressure device HVP

Used to clamp bundles of material to be cut. Ensures reliable clamping by hydraulically controlled vertical contact pressure working within the machine’s cycle.

Material chute KL

Continuously joins the vice behind the cut and allows for easy slide of cut pieces into a container when cutting larger series. The chute construction consisting of 2 parts prevents leakage of the coolant.

Halogen lamp LA

Provides good lighting of the workplace of the machine. An invaluable tool especially when the lighting at the workplace is insufficient.

Oil mist lubrication MM

Creates an oil mist that is sprayed onto the cutting edge. It replaces the use of a classic coolant, especially when cutting sections during which leakages may occur. Possibility of using organic oils.

Laser alignment LS

High-quality industrial laser projects the cutting line on the material to be cut. Makes the setting of the required material length simpler, faster and more accurate.

Cleaning brush KDM

Steel cleaning brush, driven by driving wheel. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.

Saw band tension indicator CD

Ensures accurate tensioning of the saw band to a required value according to the pressure gauge and its control during the use of the machine. Optimum tensioning of the saw band is essential for its service life and cutting accuracy.

Rinse spray gun OPL

For cleaning working space of the machine.

Electronic arm uplift height setting

On a standard machine, the arm uplift height is adjusted manually on a scale located on the machine’s joint. This version is fitted with a sensor on the machine’s joint. If you set the desired arm uplift height before serial cutting in manual mode, the set arm uplift height is stored in the machine memory after switching the machine to semi-automatic mode. After the workpiece is cut, the arm is automatically raised to the set arm uplift height.

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