The ARG 330 DC S.A.F. dual-column semi-automatic band saw features a massive cast-iron structure, 34 × 1.1 mm blade and hydraulic cutting cycle. Designed for heavy industrial production, it delivers precise cutting of large metal sections with exceptional stability and efficiency.
Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 330 DC S.A.F. is a heavy-duty dual-column semi-automatic band saw designed for demanding industrial metal cutting environments. Built for continuous production and high-load applications, this machine combines exceptional structural rigidity, advanced hydraulic automation and modern control technology.
Its dual-column architecture, combined with a massive cast-iron arm, provides outstanding cutting stability when processing solid materials and large cross-sections.
Overview
The ARG 330 DC S.A.F. introduces a revolutionary arm casting concept that significantly increases structural stiffness and cutting precision. The arm is manufactured from massive grey cast iron and moves on a dual-column support system with precision linear guides.
This design minimizes vibration and ensures extremely accurate cutting performance during heavy-duty industrial operations.
The machine uses an industrial saw band measuring 34 × 1.1 mm, which provides high cutting stability and excellent productivity when processing large cross-sections and solid materials.
The integrated semi-automatic hydraulic system executes the entire cutting cycle automatically. With a single command, the machine performs the complete sequence: clamping the material, starting the band and cooling system, executing the cut, stopping the blade, lifting the arm to the preset height and releasing the vice.
Manual mode allows operators to control each function independently when required.
Dual-column structural rigidity
The dual-column construction provides exceptional stability during cutting operations. The arm moves along precision linear guides, maintaining perfect alignment and minimizing vibration during heavy cuts.
Combined with the massive grey cast iron structure, this configuration ensures accurate cutting performance when processing solid metals and large cross-sections.
Semi-automatic hydraulic cycle
The integrated hydraulic system performs the complete cutting sequence automatically. After activation, the machine clamps the workpiece, starts the blade and coolant system, performs the cut, stops the blade, raises the arm to the preset position and releases the vice.
This semi-automatic functionality significantly increases productivity in repetitive cutting tasks while maintaining operator control when needed.
Intelligent touchscreen interface
The machine is controlled via an ergonomic rotary central control panel equipped with a touchscreen interface.
The display provides real-time operational data including:
The system also displays the recommended lifting height of the saw arm according to the cross-section of the material being cut.
Precision clamping system
The full-stroke double-jaw vice ensures optimal material stability during cutting. The workpiece is clamped both before and after the cut, preventing vibration or movement.
An eccentric roller integrated into the vice assembly helps lift heavy materials onto the machine bed, improving handling and positioning efficiency.
Efficient chip management
The machine includes a screw conveyor located directly below the cutting zone, allowing efficient removal of metal chips during continuous production.
A material slide behind the cutting area assists with the smooth movement of cut pieces.
Optimized cutting performance
The integrated frequency converter allows continuous blade speed adjustment between 15 and 90 m/min, enabling optimal cutting parameters for different metals such as:
This improves cutting accuracy while extending saw band service life.
The ARG 330 DC S.A.F. is designed for demanding metal cutting environments including:
Because the machine is optimized for upright cutting only, it achieves maximum cutting stability and feeding precision in industrial production.
The ARG 330 DC S.A.F. offers a powerful combination of dual-column structural rigidity, semi-automatic hydraulic cutting and intelligent control technology.
Its heavy-duty construction, industrial blade size and advanced control interface make it an excellent choice for companies requiring reliable cutting performance in demanding production environments.
Within the ANATECO product portfolio, the ARG 330 DC S.A.F. stands as a high-performance semi-automatic solution for industrial metal cutting operations.
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.
Material chute – Standard equipment
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.
Screw chips conveyor – Standard equipment
Ensures smooth removal of chips from the machine. Reduces the time needed for the cleaning of the machine especially when cutting series of full materials producing large amount of chips.
Rinse spray gun – Standard equipment
For cleaning working space of the machine.
LED Light – Standard equipment
High-quality lighting of the work area by a line of powerful LESs with a cover. An invaluable tool especially when the lighting at the workplace is insufficient.
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.
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.
Workpiece stop
Robust stop with a 500mm scale for setting the required length of the material to be cut.
Cleaning brush KDM
Steel cleaning brush, driven by driving wheel. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.
Electrical cleaning brush KDE
Steel circular brush powered by and industrial motor with worm gearbox. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.
Pressure regulation
Hydraulically controlled double-side automatic regulation of saw band feed into cut according to the resistance of the material to be cut. Significantly reduces the cutting time and service life of the saw band.
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.
Signalling beacon M2
Signalling beacon is designed for a remote check of the working status of the machine. Dichromatic beacon is fitted with LED lights of a high luminosity and visibility from all directions, thanks to a unique shape of lenses.
Green light – indication of a working mode of the machine, sawblade is in the cut. After cutting operation and sawblade stopping the light switches off signalling that a next cut can be started.
Red light – indication of malfunction, e.g. broken sawblade, main motor overload, opened safety cover and other failures leading to the stop of the machine.
Additional rollers PV
To be installed instead of the slide behind the cut. Facilitates the feed of the material when cutting long workpieces.
Chip container SDB
For easy handling is chip container equipped with wheels and swivel chip bin.
| ARG 330 DC S.A.F. | 90° |
|---|---|
| ● | 330 |
| ■ | 310 |
| ▬ | 360 x 310 |
| Main motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 kW |
| Pump motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 0,12 kW |
| Hydraulic motor unit | 400 V, 50 Hz, 0,55 kW |
| Saw blade speed | 15-90 m/min. |
| Working height of vice | 855 mm |
| Hydraulic system oil | cca 25 l (ISO 6743/4-HM, DIN 51 524 part 2-HLP) |
| Coolant tank | cca 30 l |
| Machine dimensions | Dimension drawing |
| Machine weight | 1170 kg |
ARG 330 DC S.A.F.
