A closer look at Bandsaws
Bandsaws are a Butcher’s staple piece of equipment for every application; whether you be operating a Retail Store, Supermarket, Restaurant, Food Production Facility, the bandsaw is a critical element of your workflow when dealing with large parts of meat.
Bandsaws essentially speed up the butchering process, and when looking at which bandsaw to suit your needs, it’s vital to choose a bandsaw that has been ergonomically designed.
The main features to look for include:
- Saw safety
- Simple to clean
- Accessibility to the blade
- Weight
- Table Thickness
Here’s a closer look at the bandsaws currently available and a comparison between their features at a glance.
Bandsaws suitable for Retail Butcher Stores
Features | Viking 500 | Viking 700 | Barnes MK1 | Thompson MK3 |
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Motor | 2.2kW Brake Motor | 3.0kW Brake Motor | 1.5kW Brake Motor | 1.5kW Brake Motor |
Wheels | Stainless Steel 12" | Stainless Steel 16" | Non-Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 17" |
Wheel Safety Lip | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
Blade Scrappers | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Fibrous |
Surface | Polished | Polished | Polished | Sand Blasted |
Weight | 167kg | 240kg | 170kg | 258kg |
Table Thickness | 5mm | 5mm | 2mm | 3mm |
Specifications as per Manufacturer Technical Data Sheets
Bandsaws suitable for large boning rooms
Features | Thompson MK6 | Viking 800 |
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Motor | 1.5kW Brake Motor | 4.0kW Brake Motor |
Wheels | Non-Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Wheel Safety Lip | Standard | Standard |
Blade Scrappers | Fibrous | Stainless Steel |
Surface | Sand Blasted | Polished |
Weight | 273kg | 267kg |
Table Thickness | 3mm | 5mm |
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