HEADRIG BANDMILLS & VERTICAL RESAWS. As Productive & Rugged as they come.


Salem Headrig Bandmill and Vertical Resaws utilize cast ductile iron wheels to allow higher operating rim speeds, up to 10,400 surface feet per minute, and higher strain capability which translates into faster feed rates and more accurately sawn lumber using thinner saw kerf than competetive offerings.

High Production Sawmills

For high production sawmills, fabricated steel wheels are available for wheel speeds of 12,000 or 14,000 surface feet per minute. This puts more saw teeth per minute into the cut allowing for faster feed rates up to the limit of band saw blade design.

Salem Bandmills are preferred by many saw filers for accuracy and ease of maintenance.


High Production Sawmills

For high production sawmills, fabricated steel wheels are available for wheel speeds of 12,000 or 14,000 surface feet per minute. This puts more saw teeth per minute into the cut allowing for faster feed rates up to the limit of band saw blade design.

Salem Bandmills are preferred by many saw filers for accuracy and ease of maintenance.

KEY FEATURES

Bearings
  • High performance, long lasting SKF Explorer Bearings for reduced maintenance with high strain mills.
Strain System
  • Direct air bag strain system for immediate reaction to sawing forces.
Wheels
  • Ductile cast iron or fabricated steel wheels for high strain and high speed operation.
  • Offered in 3 configurations for 10,400 SFPM, 12,000 SFPM, and 14,000 SFPM speed on bandmill wheels.
Guides
  • Improved upper guide drive system for enhanced reliability. Also allows use of servo drive motor for automated control
  • Allows use of servo drive motor for automated control.
  • Top guide supported on both sides for stability and sawing accuracy.
  • Guides coated with electroless nickel to virtually eliminate corrosion from wood chemicals.
Frame
  • Replaceable wear strips on husk for raising and lowering top wheel for saw changes.
  • Wide stance on base for sawing stability, especially in twin or quad band applications.
Saw Deviation Sensor
  • This provides the sawyer a visual display of saw blade deviation and allows automatic adjustment of feed speed based on measured saw deviation.
Operator
  • Standard remote tilt and strain adjustments for operator safety.

SYSTEM BENEFITS

REDUCED MAINTENANCE
  • Direct air bag strain system for immediate reaction to sawing forces.
  • Top guide supported on both sides for stability and sawing accuracy.
IMPROVED ACCURACY
  • Top Guides supported on both sides.
  • Smoother Operation allows for better blade performance and smaller kerf.
  • Higher operational strain.
HIGH PRODUCTION
  • Ductile cast iron or fabricated steel wheels for high strain and high speed operation.
  • Offered in 3 configurations for 10,400 SFPM, 12,000 SFPM, and 14,000 SFPM speed on bandmill wheels.
  • Gussetted and braced for strength.
  • Front main beam is fish-plated box construction.
SAFETY
  • Standard remote tilt adjustments for operator safety.
RUGGED DURABILITY
  • Replaceable wear strips on husk for raising and lowering top wheel for saw changes.
  • All guides are coated with electroless nickel to virtually eliminate corrosion from wood chemicals.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL (Headrigs) BH-48 BH-54 BH-60 BH-72 BH-84 BH-96
Max Strain 15,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 25,000 lbs 35,000 lbs 45,000 lbs 45,000 lbs
Max Wheel Rim Speed (SFPM) 10,400 10,400 10,400
12,000
10,400
12,000
10,400
12,000
14,000
12,000
14,000
Max Wheel Face Width 6" 7 1/2" 10" 11" 12" 14"
Horizontal Throat Opening 30 3/8” 36 3/4” 39 1/8” 47” 54” 59 3/4”
Recomended Horsepower 75 - 100 100 - 125 150 - 250 200 - 300 250 - 300 300 - 400

Contact us for more details.
PHONE (503) 581-8411


MODEL BHS-72

MODEL BHS-72

STEEL FABRICATED WHEELS

DOUBLE_CUT ROLL

SLIVER SHEAR

STRAIN MECHANISM

GUIDES

WHEEL LIFT

SLATBED

DRIVE WHEEL SHAFT

STRAIN MECHANISM

WHEEL SCRAPER

STRAIN MECHANISM

MODEL BHS-72 | STRAIGHT-NECK

SLATBED

WHEELS | SHOP

BANDMILL HOOD