PT (Power Table) Horizontal Foam Saw

The Model PT horizontal foam saw features a high speed automatic powered table to move the foam block. Two types of head are used - a standard cutting head or, for heavier density blocks, a high-tension (HT) cutting head.

Head Assembly

• Standard head is used for material with a density up to 1.8lbs/ft3 (29kg/m3).
• High-tension (HT) head should be used for higher density materials such as rebonded foam, latex and visco-elastic flexible materials up to 6lb/ft3 (96kg/m3)
• Driven by a 1 HP AC variable frequency speed controlled chain drive capable of moving the table at 150fpm (45m/min) in either direction.
• Independent head assembly rides on precision ball screws that are protected by flexible dust covers. The head assembly has a forward tilt range of 0-5 degrees.

Blades - Blade Motor - Guide - Sharpener

• A range of blades may be used depending on the material to be cut. Available blades include serrated, saw-tooth and knife blades. The blade sharpener should be included when cutting with the knife blade to ensure longer life and optimum cutting performance.
• Standard cutting head blades run on 14” (355mm) diameter wheels that feature a molded urethane elastomer coating. On the HT head, the blades run on 16” (406mm) wheel featuring the same molded urethane elastomer coating as the standard head. 
• Standard blade is 1” (25mm) x 0.02” (0.5mm) on the standard head and ¾” (19mm) on the HT head.
• Blade motor is 5HP and allows the blade to run at a no load speed of 4100FPM (1250m/min)
• Teflon coated blade guide 0.084” (2mm) x 3.125” (79mm) wide, die spring tensioned, is supplied with each machine. This can be upgraded to a heavy duty Teflon guide 0.314” (8mm) x 3.125” (79mm) wide or blade guide stabilizer if the material being cut requires additional support.
• Air positioned blade sharpener using long life Borazon (TM) wheels is standard.

Controls and Power Requirement

• PT horizontal saw runs under full computer control, utilizing a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for machine operation and a touch screen operator panel for input of commands and machine operation
• PLC allows control of the cut thickness with an indexing accuracy of +/- 0.003” (0.0762mm) based on actual head movement and is monitored by electronic position encoders. Calibration of the machine is provided by the PLC through the Operator console.
• Touch-screen operator controls mounted on a freestanding podium connected by a flexible conduit for easy positionong on either side of the machine.
• Operator screen allows simple entry of required sheet thickness and the number of sheets to be cut of each thickness. Recipe management allows recall of preconfigured cut sequences.
• Operator console is equipped with a joystick for table and cutting head movement control, allowing the operator to jog the machine for block positioning
• Utilizes 3 phase power and may be supplied for 50 or 60Hz operation.
• Bun height sensor to automatically detect bun height and set first cut.
• Hinged blade guards with locking handles.

Safety Package

Includes blade running light, blade break disconnect switch, operator guards, console mounted emergency stop button, lockable disconnect switch and safety warning labels.

Optional Features

• PT horizontal saw may be upgraded to include a vacuum table where cutting of lower density materials is required. The vacuum table is divided into four sections with independent control and uses a 10HP extraction system.
• Reversing airlift assembly to assist in positioning blocks on the table
• Pneumatic blade tension system
• Heavy duty blade guide, recommended when cutting material under 3/8” (9.5mm) thick
• Blade guide stabilizer
• Wedge guide bar assembly

Specifications