The ARG 520 DC S.A.F. dual-column semi-automatic band saw features a 41 × 1.3 mm blade, variable speed from 15–90 m/min and a rigid linear-guide column system for precise cutting of large metal sections.
Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 520 DC S.A.F. is a heavy-duty dual-column semi-automatic band saw engineered for demanding industrial metal cutting operations. Designed for high stability and continuous production environments, this machine provides exceptional cutting precision when processing large solid materials and heavy workpieces.
With its dual-column construction, powerful hydraulic system and intelligent control interface, the ARG 520 DC S.A.F. delivers reliable performance in high-capacity manufacturing environments where accuracy, durability and productivity are essential.
Overview
The ARG 520 DC S.A.F. is built around a massive dual-column structure that supports the band saw arm on precision linear guides. This configuration significantly increases system rigidity and ensures highly accurate cutting, even when processing heavy solid materials and large cross-sections.
The machine operates with an industrial blade sized 41 × 1.3 mm, providing excellent cutting stability and durability in demanding applications. Various blade types are available, allowing efficient cutting of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel and tool steel.
The semi-automatic hydraulic system executes the complete cutting cycle automatically once the start command is activated. After clamping the workpiece, the machine performs the cut, stops the blade, raises the arm to the preset position and releases the vice.
Manual control mode is also available, allowing operators to manage individual machine functions when required.
Dual-column cutting system
The ARG 520 DC S.A.F. uses a dual-column arm support moving on precision linear guides, ensuring excellent structural rigidity and stable cutting performance.
This construction minimizes vibration and blade deflection during cutting operations, allowing precise processing of large solid materials.
The dual-column design is particularly advantageous when cutting heavy metal bars and large structural profiles, where machine stability is critical.
Semi-automatic hydraulic cutting cycle
The integrated hydraulic system allows the machine to perform a complete cutting cycle automatically.
Once activated, the system performs:
This automated process significantly improves productivity during repetitive cutting tasks.
Operators can also switch to manual mode to control individual machine functions independently.
The hydraulic unit allows precise adjustment of the vice clamping pressure, ensuring optimal holding force depending on material type and size.
Advanced touchscreen interface
Machine operation is managed through a touchscreen control panel located on the central machine console.
The display provides detailed operational information including:
It also displays the recommended lifting height of the saw arm based on the cross-section of the material being cut.
This interface ensures intuitive operation and efficient monitoring of the cutting process.
Optimized cutting performance
The machine includes a frequency converter that allows continuous blade speed adjustment between 15 and 90 metres per minute.
This enables optimal cutting parameters for a wide variety of materials including:
Proper speed adjustment improves cutting precision and significantly extends blade service life.
Heavy-duty industrial construction
The machine frame consists of massive welded components designed to absorb vibration and maintain structural stability during heavy cutting operations.
Large-diameter running wheels and three-side hardmetal blade guides ensure precise blade tracking and long blade lifespan.
The machine base is equipped with a solid screw chip conveyor positioned directly below the cutting area, ensuring efficient chip removal during operation.
A high-power LED lighting system illuminates the cutting zone, improving operator visibility and safety.
The ARG 520 DC S.A.F. is designed for heavy industrial cutting operations including:
Its dual-column design makes it especially suitable for cutting heavy workpieces and large material sections.
The ARG 520 DC S.A.F. combines high-capacity cutting performance with exceptional structural rigidity and reliable hydraulic automation. Its dual-column design ensures stable operation even under extreme cutting loads, while the intelligent control system allows precise process monitoring.
Within the ANATECO machinery range, the ARG 520 DC S.A.F. represents a powerful dual-column semi-automatic band saw built for demanding industrial production environments.
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.
Electrical cleaning brush – Standard equipment
Steel circular brush powered by and industrial motor with worm gearbox. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.
Pressure regulation – Standard equipment
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.
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
The massive full-stroke pressure device ensures optimum vertical clamping when cutting workpieces in bundles. Hydraulics-controlled pressure plate with adjustable lifting height is guided through linear guidance and it clamps the workpiece along the full length of the vice. The lifting height according to the size of the workpiece is simply adjustable through a touchscreen and the clamping is synchronized with vertical vice.
Material chute KL 640
Continuously joins the vice behind the cut and allows for easy slide of cut pieces into a container when cutting larger series.
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.
Hydraulic tensioning
Ensures convenient tensioning of the saw band via the central control panel. Optimum tensioning of the saw band is essential for its service life and cutting accuracy.
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.
Bevel gearbox with 5,5 kW motor
Bevel gearbox with stronger motor 5,5 kW increases cutting power. Efficient for highly productive cutting of tough metal, e.g. stainless steel.
Additional vice behind the cut ADV
The double-sided workpiece clamping prevents unwanted movement of the workpiece during cutting, reduces vibrations and spares the saw blade.
Chip container SDB 520
For easy handling is chip container equiped with wheels and swivel chip bin.
Special support with fixing plate
Special support with fixing plate for material clamping. Is used particularly for fast and precise division of the 3D-printer-product from the printing plate. The cutting accuracy is 0.1 mm in all directions, the cutting width 2 mm. VIDEO
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.
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 520 DC S.A.F. | 90° |
|---|---|
| ● | 520 |
| ■ | 500 |
| ▬ | 700 x 480 |
| Main motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 4 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 | 920 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 | 1720 kg |
ARG 520 DC S.A.F.
