The ARG 500 plus S.A.F. hydraulic semi-automatic band saw features a 41 × 1.3 mm blade, variable speed from 15–90 m/min and angular cutting up to 60° on both sides, providing high-precision cutting of very large metal sections in industrial environments.
Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 500 plus S.A.F. is a powerful hydraulic semi-automatic band saw designed for heavy-duty industrial metal cutting. Built for processing very large material sections and solid metals, this machine combines massive mechanical construction, advanced automation and intelligent control systems to deliver high productivity and exceptional cutting accuracy.
With its large blade size, wide angular cutting capability and robust structural design, the ARG 500 plus S.A.F. is engineered to operate reliably in demanding production environments.
Overview
The ARG 500 plus S.A.F. features a modern heavy-duty band saw arm designed for industrial cutting of large and very large cross-sections. The rigid construction allows stable cutting performance even when processing heavy solid materials.
The machine operates with an industrial blade sized 41 × 1.3 mm, providing excellent cutting stability and durability when working with large metal profiles and solid bars.
Multiple blade variants are available to match different material types, including structural steel, stainless steel and tool steel.
A major advantage of this model is its wide angular cutting capability, allowing mitre cutting up to 60° to the right and 60° to the left. This makes the machine suitable for a wide variety of fabrication and industrial metalworking applications.
High-capacity industrial cutting
The ARG 500 plus S.A.F. is specifically designed for cutting large and very large metal sections. The massive band saw arm construction provides excellent rigidity and stability during cutting operations.
The machine’s 41 × 1.3 mm industrial blade ensures stable cutting performance even when processing thick solid materials or heavy structural profiles.
This configuration makes the machine ideal for demanding production environments where cutting accuracy and durability are critical.
Advanced hydraulic semi-automatic operation
The machine uses a powerful hydraulic system that automates the complete cutting cycle.
With a single command, the system performs:
This automated cycle significantly increases cutting efficiency in repetitive production tasks.
The hydraulic unit also allows precise adjustment of the vice clamping pressure, ensuring optimal holding force for different material types.
Manual operation mode is also available for individual control of machine functions when needed.
Intelligent touchscreen control
Operation is managed through an ergonomic rotary control panel equipped with a touchscreen interface.
The display provides real-time operational information including:
It also displays the recommended lifting height of the saw arm depending on the cross-section of the material being cut.
The control system components, including the touchscreen, PLC and frequency inverter, are supplied by Schneider Electric, ensuring high reliability and industrial-grade performance.
Automatic blade feed regulation
Both blade guiding heads include automatic feed regulation, which optimizes the cutting process depending on the material characteristics.
This system increases:
by maintaining optimal cutting pressure throughout the operation.
Variable blade speed
The integrated frequency converter enables continuous blade speed adjustment between 15 and 90 metres per minute.
This allows operators to adapt cutting parameters to various materials including:
Correct speed selection improves cutting precision and extends blade service life.
Heavy-duty machine construction
The machine’s structure is designed for demanding industrial use.
The band saw arm is mounted on a sturdy turntable supported by massive housings equipped with prestressed tapered roller bearings, ensuring smooth and precise rotation during angular cutting.
The turntable rotates together with the blade, preventing damage to the vice surface.
Large-diameter running wheels combined with three-side hardmetal blade guides ensure accurate blade guidance and extended blade life.
The machine base includes a removable chip container or can be equipped with an optional chip conveyor for efficient chip removal.
A powerful motor-driven cleaning brush removes metal chips from the blade during operation, improving cutting performance and extending blade lifespan.
The ARG 500 plus S.A.F. is designed for heavy industrial cutting tasks including:
Its high capacity and robust construction make it ideal for demanding industrial environments.
The ARG 500 plus S.A.F. delivers exceptional cutting capacity, industrial reliability and advanced automation. Its large blade size, hydraulic cutting cycle and intelligent control system allow efficient processing of large metal sections with maximum accuracy.
Within the ANATECO machinery portfolio, the ARG 500 plus S.A.F. represents a high-capacity hydraulic semi-automatic band saw designed for demanding industrial production.
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.
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.
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.
Workpiece stop
Robust stop with a 500mm scale for setting the required length of the material to be cut.
Display of angles
Digital scanning of set cutting angle ensures fast and accurate setting of the required angle. The value is displayed with an accuracy of 0.1 degrees on a central touchscreen. We recommend this equipment especially for a frequent angular cutting.
Hydraulic tensioning
Ensures convenient tensioning of the saw band by a manual hydraulic pump 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.
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.
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.
Chip container SDB
For easy handling is chip container equiped with wheels and swivel chip bin.
Hydraulic brake of the arm swiveling
Device allows easy fixation of the arm position from the control panel.
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 500 plus S.A.F. | 90° | -45° | +45° | +/- 60° |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 500 | 500 | 500 | 350 |
| ■ | 450 | 440 | 440 | 310 |
| ▬ | 620 x 450 | 440 x 450 | 430 x 450 | 310 x 400 |
| 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 | 870 mm | |||
| Hydraulic system oil | cca 26 l (ISO 6743/4-HM, DIN 51 524 part 2-HLP) | |||
| Coolant tank | cca 35 l | |||
| Machine dimensions | Dimension drawing | |||
| Machine weight | 1530 kg | |||
ARG 500 plus S.A.F.
