Cantek R18 (20HP) Bottom Cutting Glue Line Ripsaw

• Cutting from below has a distinct advantage in that the gullet of the sawblade projects above the stock to clear the shavings halfway through the cut providing for superior finish results and extended blade life
• Bottom cutting also forces the material down on to the chain surface providing for safer operation
• Powerful 20HP motor allows for optimum feed speeds no matter what the material or thickness
• Extended hold down assembly with guaranteed glue joint ripping from 1’ to 12’
• Precision cast-iron split feed chain with automatic lubrication for maximum wear protection
• Floating infeed fence with pneumatic quick locking or mechanical locking
• Auto-lowering bottom anti-kickback finders to facilitate with lining up the workpiece on the table
• Extra heavy-duty machine frame made of thick welded steel and cast iron
• Split chain, double feed track with HRC60 Rockwell Hardened Guideways
• Massive steel table with 26” maximum rip capacity
• (11) hold down rolls and 41” long chain above the table ensures precision straight-line ripping
• Automatic chain and track lubrication system ensures long life of the chain & track assembly
• Saw arbor height is adjusted manually
• Manual adjustment with linear scale for thickness setting
• Saw arbor brake included
• Anti-kickback fingers top and bottom for safe operation
• Safety interlock on access door
• Comes with 14” rip saw blade: 14mm pin holes on 65mm centers
• Optional laser light to project the cutting line to help with cutting yield

Minimum length: 6″ (150 mm)
Maximum sawblade diameter: 18″ (455 mm)
Sawblade included with machine: 14″ (355 mm)
Maximum cutting thickness-
14” Blade: 3" (75 mm)
16” Blade: 4" (100 mm)
18” Blade: 5" (125 mm)
Sawblade bore: 2″ (50.8 mm)
Main motor: 20 HP
Feed motor: 3hp
Feed speed (variable): 42~164 FPM (13-50 m/min)
Saw arbor brake system: Standard
Number of pressure rolls: 8 rolls
Distance from saw blade to column: 26″ (660 mm)
Table dimensions: 78-3/4” x 40″ (2,000 x 1,015 mm)
Table height from floor: 33.46″ (850 mm)
Table width to left of blade: 16.73″ (425 mm)
Table width to right of blade: 23.23″ (590 mm)
Dust ports- Top: 4″; Bottom: 6″ Top: 100mm; Bottom: 150mm
CFM Required: 1400 CFM
Machine dimensions (L x W x H): 91″ x 66″ x 53″
Machine weight: 4,400 lbs.
Shipping dimensions (L x W x H): 89″ x 66″ x 65″
Shipping weight: 4,740 lbs. 
Electrics: 460/3/60 @ 32 Amps or 230V & 575V optional

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