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
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
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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