VTZ 1400 / 1600 PLUS – vertical band saw
The SUPER FAST sawmill!
The VTZ PLUS is MEBOR’s exceptionally FAST vertical band sawmill system, designed for high capacity as well as quality-oriented sawing. Its SMART design combines speed, energy efficiency and high recovery of wood.
Key features:
- HEAVY-DUTY band saw headrig, for high precision sawing,
- tilted carriage at 17° allows shock-free reception of sawn boards with top face upwards,
- SUPER FAST, SERVO electric carriage drive for return speeds up to 240 m/min,
- INDEPENDENT, SERVO positioning of headblocks for optimal log positioning and highest recovery of wood,
- energy saving through: SMART, optimized carriage structure; smart hydraulic power unit; transfer of excess energy between drives.
FAQ: When to choose vertical band saw vs. horizontal?
When you need production levels exceeding of what the HTZ 1300 PLUS band saw can do. Due to higher investment, the vertical sawmill system makes sense only when it is exceptionally fast, such as the VTZ PLUS.
Band Saw Headrig
Fully automatic PRE-CUTTER
extends blade life; follows log shape automatically.
PLC control
on headrig for electronic ajdustment of blade alignment – extends blade life.
Easy access for blade changes
tilting door and one side mounted wheels.
Tilted Sawmill Carriage
Heavy duty subframes
for installation on a concrete floor – fast and SIMPLE installation!
Carriage built with Strenx®
high performance structural steel - reduced weight for energy saving.
SUPERFAST carriage drives
with Mebor’s unique chain drive.
Hydraulic CLAMPS
(dogs) with adjustable clamping depth and automatic PULL-IN function.
Triple chain LOG TURNERS
with adjustable speed (variable electric drive).
HEADBLOCKS with INDEPENDENT positioning
through SERVO drives for high speed and precision.
Sawmill Control
Cabin
with professional operator’s station with all in-one joystick.
PLC control
15’’ touch screen and time saving features: • automated log positioning + automated size selection, • automated HANDS-FREE sawing sequence. Option: log scanning with optimisation.
Slab chipper – canter
BM 900
The BM 900 slab chipper – canter is designed for Mebor’s VTZ 1400/1600 PLUS band saws with the VZH 1200 SUPER FAST log carriage. The canter naturally brings a higher production and also eliminates the need to collect and transport waste slabs. The canter head is...
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