Compact and Effective!
The New VW-18 II is a manual, 18" x 22" (457 mm x 558 mm) vertical cutting bandsaw with a compact
design that delivers maximum versatility, ease-of-use and maintenance. Ergonomically designed with
all the main functions and set up at the front.
The blade has increased from 1" to 1 1/4"
Now with 60° mitering capability left and right
New adjustable saw head that can cut at 90° and be adjusted to cut at a 3° cant

A very important new feature is the Quick Change Column which is standard on the new Series II. This
allows the saw head column to be easily set upright at 90° or at a 3° forward cant. There is an easy
to read angle scale and is equipped with stops at 60°.
Standard Features
- Variable frequency drive
- Full stroke, hydraulic vise
- Powered blade brush
- Ergonomic design
- Easy access servicing panels
- Heavy-duty gearbox and motor assembly
- Articulating, telescopic control panel
- Large, easy-to-read angle scale
- Compact design
- Linear bearings for smooth, precise head movement
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Options
- Overhead bundling
- Additional vise
- Variable vise pressure
- Tall square vise insert
- Work stop
- Mist lubrication system
- Idler conveyor
- Powered conveyor
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Hyd-Mech Specifications
Model No.
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VW-18 II
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Straight Head
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3 DEG Cant Head
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Capacity
At 90° Vertical
Rectangular:
Round:
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18" (w) x 22" (h)
18" diameter
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457 mm (w) x 558 mm (h)
457 mm diameter
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18" (w) x 20.75" (h)
18" diameter
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457 mm (w) x 527 mm (h)
457 mm diameter
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At 45°
Rectangular:
Round: |
18" (w) x 15" (h)
15" diameter |
457 mm (w) x 381 mm (h)
381 mm diameter |
18" (w) x 14" (h)
14" diameter |
457 mm (w) x 355 mm (h)
355 mm diameter |
At 60°
Rectangular:
Round: |
18" (w) x 10.25" (h)
10.25" diameter
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457 mm (w) x 260 mm (h)
260 mm diameter |
18" (w) x 9.5" (h)
9.5" diameter
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457 mm (w) x 241 mm (h)
241 mm diameter |
Blade
Length:
Width:
Thickness:
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16' 4"
1.25"
.035"
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4978 mm
31.75 mm
0.9 mm
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| Blade Speed: |
65-385 SFM
(variable frequency drive)
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20-117 m/min
(variable frequency drive)
| Blade Guides: |
Carbide |
Carbide |
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| Blade Wheel Diameter: |
19" |
482 mm |
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Blade Drive:
Hydraulic Drive:
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5 hp
.5 hp
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3.7 kW
.37 kW
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Hydraulic System:
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500 psi
Hydraulic head feed
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3450 kPa
Hydraulic head feed
Hydraulic Tank Capacity:
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4 U.S. Gallons
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15 litres
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| Coolant Tank: |
12 U.S. Gallons |
45 litres |
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| Hydraulic Motor: |
.5 hp
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0.37 kW |
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Vise Control:
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Full Stroke Hydraulic
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Full Stroke Hydraulic |
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Blade Tension:
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Manual
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Manual
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Head Swing:
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Manual
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Manual |
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Guide Arm:
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Manual
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Manual
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| Table Height: |
36.5" |
927 mm |
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| Machine Weight: |
2,800 lbs |
1275 kg |
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| Dimensions: |
36" wide
94.5" long
96" high (@ 90°) |
914 mm wide
2400 mm long
2438 mm high(@ 90°) |
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