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.

Headrig Bandmill
Headrig Bandmill
Headrig Bandmill

High Production Sawmills

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