Jet Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Jet VBS18MW Wood & Metal Cutting Bandsaw

• Versatile industrial quality machine
• Capable of cutting timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Two speed gear box
• Speeds for wood or metal, 250, 450 or 820m/min or 20, 40 or 70m/min
• Straight forward adjustment for efficient cutting
• Supplied with two chip trays for separate collection of metal swarf
• Large hand wheel and rack for simple height adjustment
• Easy to read built-in cutting height scale
• Blade supported above and below by ball bearing guides
• Viewing window provided for easy blade tracking control
• Balanced cast iron wheels with crowned, long-life PU tyres
• Generous cast iron table tilts up to 45°
• Supplied with both rip cutting and mitre cutting fences


This bandsaw has been designed for a workshop that requires a wood cutting bandsaw with the capability of occasional metal cutting, or vice versa. The VBS18MW is capable of cutting timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals (using the correct blade). A two speed gearbox lets you chose the ideal cutting speeds for wood or metal, 250, 450 or 820m/min or 20, 40 or 70m/min. Adjustment for the most suitable speed for efficient cutting is straight forward. The bandsaw is supplied with two chip trays for the separate collection of metal cutting swarf. A large hand wheel and rack system allows simple adjustment of the cutting height and there is an easy to read built-in cutting height scale. The blade is well supported above and below the table by ball bearing guides. A viewing window is provided for easy blade tracking control, the blade runs on balanced cast iron wheels with crowned, long-life PU tyres. The generous cast iron table tilts up to 45°, and is supplied with both rip cutting and mitre cutting fence. Standard equipment includes: On/Off NVR switch, 20mm bandsaw blade 2 chip trays, rip fence and mitre fence.

Specification
Model VBS18MW
Blade Length 3,480mm(137")
Blade Speed Wood 250/450/820m/minMetal 20/40/70m/min
Blade Width Min/Max 3mm/30mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100mm
Max Depth of Cut 300mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 460mm
Nett Weight 210kg
Overall L x W x H 970 x 1,070 x 1,900mm
Power 1,300W
Rating Industrial
Table Height 950mm
Table Size 485 x 485mm
Table Tilt 45°-0°-10°
Wheel Diameter 470mm
Input Power S6 40% 2.2kW
Output Power S6 40% 1,730W