AirBand (photo), a portable, air-powered band saw, is ATEX approved for hazardous environments and EX zones and is ideal for use in grain silos, oil-and-gas facilities, utilities and underground mining where hazardous atmospheres may be present. AirBand model 5 6003 0010 is engineered to quickly and cleanly cut a wide variety of metals up to 4 – 3/4-in. O.D., including pipe, conduit, bolts, cable, angle iron, I-beams and structural steel. The variable-speed motor, 120 – 220 ft 2 /min, enables the operator to adapt the cutting speed to the material, maximizing both cutting performance and blade life. The vertical orientation of the motor provides a clear view of the cut, and an adjustable tracking mechanism ensures proper blade alignment. It uses 20 ft 3 /min air volume at 90 psi air pressure, and weighs just 14 lb. — CS Unitec, Norwalk, Conn.
Cut a Wide Variety of Materials Quickly and Safely
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