Semiautomatic band saw machine to cut at 0°. Head structure in 3 parts: special aluminium alloy, steel and cast iron. Reduction gearbox with case-hardened, ground, helical gears lubricated with long-life grease. VHZ electronic speed variator 16÷120 m/min. Dynamometric blade tension device. Broken blade endswitch. Head feed system with hydraulic cylinder and descent speed controlled by a flow control valve mounted at the front. Blade cleaning brush powered by gear motor. DTI “Interrupted cutting device” mounted as standard equipment. Adjustable blade guide with carbide inserts and guide bearings. Connection of the motor drive wheel to a flange assembly with paired tapered roller bearings. Manual positioning material cast iron vice with fast rack system and hydraulic locking cylinder. Ergonomic working table and control panel. Heavy-duty welded steel base with panels of differentiated thickness. Hydraulic unit integrated in the machine base for controlling the head and vice cylinders. 30-litre coolant tank with electric pump for blade guide lubrication and cooling. Wide hardened replaceable plates for long-lasting material support surface. Sturdy material support surface on the loading side. Analog blade speed regulator. Electrical cabinet with 24VDC auxiliary voltage, operator controls, and lockable main switch. Full protection against overvoltage and short circuits. Protection level IP 55. Line voltage: 400V/50Hz/3Ph standard (230V/50Hz/1Ph - 230V/50Hz/3Ph - 220V/60Hz/1Ph - 220V/60Hz/3Ph - 440V/60Hz/3Ph available). Machine colours: yellow RAL 1018 and grey RAL 7016.