The ARG 330 plus S.A.F. hydraulic semi-automatic band saw features a hollow cast-iron arm, industrial 34 × 1.1 mm blade and variable blade speed from 15 to 90 m/min. Designed for demanding production environments, it provides accurate and efficient cutting of large metal sections with excellent stability.
Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 330 plus S.A.F. is a high-performance hydraulic semi-automatic band saw designed for demanding industrial metal cutting applications. Built with a revolutionary arm casting concept and advanced hydraulic control, this machine delivers exceptional structural rigidity, cutting precision and productivity when processing large metal sections.
Engineered for continuous operation in modern production facilities, the ARG 330 plus S.A.F. combines robust mechanical construction, intelligent control systems and efficient hydraulic automation.
Overview
At the heart of the ARG 330 plus S.A.F. lies a completely redesigned bandsaw arm casting. The arm forms a hollow closed-section structure along its entire length, dramatically increasing system stiffness and ensuring highly accurate cutting performance even under heavy loads.
This innovative arm design reduces vibration and blade deflection while extending the service life of the saw band.
The machine uses an industrial blade sized 34 × 1.1 mm, providing excellent cutting stability when processing large cross-sections and solid metal materials. Different blade variants are available for cutting materials such as structural steel, stainless steel and tool steel.
The hydraulic semi-automatic system executes a complete cutting cycle with a single command. Once activated, the machine automatically clamps the material, starts the band and coolant system, performs the cut, stops the blade, lifts the arm to the preset position and releases the vice.
Manual mode is also available, allowing operators to control each function independently.
High-rigidity arm design
The hollow closed-section arm casting significantly improves the stiffness of the cutting system. This structure reduces vibration and maintains cutting precision when processing large or solid materials.
The arm is mounted on a robust turntable supported by massive housings equipped with prestressed tapered roller bearings. This ensures stable positioning and smooth movement during both straight and angular cutting operations.
Electrical wiring and coolant distribution lines are integrated inside the hollow arm structure, protecting sensitive components from mechanical damage.
Maintenance operations such as blade replacement and internal cleaning are simplified thanks to the hinged rear cover that provides easy access to the arm interior.
Semi-automatic hydraulic operation
The integrated hydraulic system performs the entire cutting cycle automatically. Material clamping, band activation, cutting feed, blade stop and arm return are executed without manual intervention.
This automation significantly increases productivity in repetitive cutting operations and improves cutting efficiency when working with solid or high-quality materials.
The hydraulic unit also allows precise adjustment of the vice clamping pressure to match different material characteristics.
Advanced touchscreen interface
Control of the machine is performed through an ergonomic rotary control panel equipped with a touchscreen display.
The display provides real-time information including:
It also indicates the recommended lifting height of the saw arm depending on the cross-section of the material being processed.
Optimized cutting performance
The integrated frequency converter allows continuous blade speed regulation between 15 and 90 m/min, enabling operators to adapt cutting parameters to different materials such as:
Optimizing blade speed improves cutting precision while extending saw band lifespan.
Structural durability
The machine structure consists of heavy grey cast iron castings that absorb vibration and provide exceptional stability during cutting operations.
The massive arm turning system and large support surfaces guarantee reliable machine stability even when cutting heavy workpieces.
Large-diameter running wheels and precise three-side hardmetal blade guides further improve blade guidance and cutting accuracy.
The ARG 330 plus S.A.F. is designed for demanding metal cutting applications including:
Its hydraulic semi-automatic cycle makes it especially effective for repetitive industrial cutting operations.
The ARG 330 plus S.A.F. combines advanced hydraulic automation with an extremely rigid mechanical structure. Its industrial blade size, intelligent touchscreen interface and adjustable cutting parameters provide a reliable and productive solution for demanding metal cutting environments.
Within the ANATECO equipment range, the ARG 330 plus S.A.F. stands as a professional semi-automatic band saw designed for modern industrial production.
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 prvents 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.
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 one-sided 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.
Screw chips conveyor SD
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.
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.
Chip container SDB
For easy handling is chip container equiped with wheels and swivel chip bin.
Stainless steel container and chip separator
The robust stainless steel container is an optional accessory enabling the machine to be complemented with a chip separator. The chip separator is a galvanized, finely perforated container for efficient collection of sawdust that has passed through a sieve in the base. This container is easily removable when filled and is easy to clean outside the machine.
Stainless steel container and magnetic chip separator
The robust stainless steel container is an extra accessory enabling the machine to be complemented with a magnetic chip separator. For particularly fine chips that have passed through the sieves in the saw, a highly efficient magnetic separator is used. It saves time for cleaning and disassembling the cooling path and extends the service life of the cooling emulsion. This device is easily removable and easy to clean outside the machine by simply pulling the magnetic bars out of the housing.
| ARG 330 plus S.A.F. | 90° | -45° | +45° | +60° |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 330 | 240 | 250 | 165 |
| ■ | 320 | 200 | 230 | 150 |
| ▬ | 400 x 200 | 250 x 140 | 250 x 170 | 150 x 150 |
| Main motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 kW | |||
| Pump motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 0,12 kW | |||
| Hydraulic motor unit | 400 V, 50 Hz, 0,37 kW | |||
| Saw blade speed | 15-90 m/min. | |||
| Working height of vice | 945 mm | |||
| Hydraulic system oil | cca 25 l (ISO 6743/4-HM, DIN 51 524 part 2-HLP) | |||
| Coolant tank | cca 35 l | |||
| Machine dimensions | Dimension drawing | |||
| Machine weight | 720 kg | |||
ARG 330 plus S.A.F.
