GATOR GFTO Series Fully Automatic Straight Cut Pivot Type Bandsaw

GATOR GFTO Series Fully Automatic Straight Cut Pivot Type Bandsaw

Maximise your shop’s throughput without tying up an operator. The Fully Automatic Straight Cut Pivot Series is engineered for one thing: efficiency. Designed specifically for high-volume 90° slugging, this series combines the reliability of a pivot-style frame with the intelligence of fully automatic feeding.

Why Choose This Series?

  • Unattended Operation: Simply set your cut length and quantity, load your material, and walk away. The machine handles feeding, clamping, and cutting automatically.
  • Cost-Effective Performance: Get the mass-production capabilities of a larger system in a compact, pivot-style footprint that fits easily into any shop layout.
  • Precision Feeding: Equipped with a standard automatic roller feeding table (or optional servo-feed) to ensure consistent cut lengths every time.
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For fabrication shops that need to cut thousands of identical pieces, manual labour is the enemy. The Fully Automatic Straight Cut Pivot Series (GFTO Series) eliminates the bottleneck of manual measuring and feeding. By focusing strictly on 90° straight cuts, we have engineered a machine that is more rigid, more reliable, and easier to operate than complex mitre saws.

True Automation for the Real World

This isn’t just a saw; it’s an automated workcell.

  • Programmable Logic: The user-friendly control panel allows operators to input exact lengths and piece counts. The machine executes the entire job autonomously, stopping only when the order is complete or the material runs out.
  • Continuous Feeding: The integrated automatic roller feed system (standard 1.2m/47″) indexes material quickly between cuts, significantly reducing cycle times compared to semi-auto machines.

Rigid Pivot Design

While double-column saws are famous for their size, our heavy-duty Pivot (scissor-type) design offers exceptional rigidity for general-purpose cutting at a lower investment cost.

  • Vibration Damping: The heavy-duty steel bow and cast-iron components absorb vibration, extending blade life and ensuring quieter operation.
  • Hydraulic Control: Features hydraulic clamping and controlled downfeed rates, allowing you to fine-tune the cut pressure for everything from thin-walled tubing to solid stainless steel bars.

Standard Features for Daily Dependability

  • Microspray or Flood Coolant: Keeps blades cool to prevent premature dulling.
  • Blade Brushes: Automatically clean chips from the blade gullets, ensuring accurate cuts and preventing blade drift.
  • Safety First: Automatic shut-off sensors detect blade breakage or stall, protecting both the machine and the material.

Technical Data for GFTO 320 Model

Specifications Value
Cutting Capacity @ 0°

○ 12.6″ (Round)

□ 12.6″ x 11.8″ (Rect)

▭ 11.8″ (Square)

Main Motor 3 HP
Hydraulic Motor 0.5 HP
Coolant Pump 0.16 HP
Chip Conveyor Motor 0.33 HP
Feed Motor 0.33 HP
Cutting Speeds 49–394 ft/min
Band Dimensions 144.09″ x 1.06″ x 0.035″
Working Height 25.2″
Weight 1700 lbs
Dimensions (L x W x H) 75″ x 34″ x 51″

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