Band saw for meat and bones: types, design features, review of the most popular models

What it is?

The devices belong to auxiliary equipment that is widely used in industrial production, catering and retail establishments.
Mechanical saws consist of 4 main elements:

1. Countertops.
2. Limiter.
3. Pusher.
4. Cutting saw.

The design of most saw models is based on the same operating principle. Meat blocks are cut without crushing bones. This prevents their small fragments from getting into the pulp of the processed product. All types of mechanical saws give an even cut. It does not spoil the presentation of the product and affects the length of its shelf life.

Neatly cut pieces of meat look attractive to buyers.

Band saw device for cutting meat and bones.

Principle of operation

With the help of limiters, the thickness of cutting pieces of meat is regulated. The raw material, placed in a tray installed on the tabletop, is fed by a pusher onto the saw blade, which is closed by means of 2 rollers.

During operation, it moves perpendicular to the bed. The cut pieces fall on the tabletop in different directions.

At the end of the operation, the pieces are sorted. Waste is separated from them.

Setting up the band saw

To set up a homemade bandsaw, you should run a few idle runs on scrap material to make sure the machine is working properly at home.

Setting up a homemade band saw

It is necessary to tighten the belts onto the pulleys so that they are tight and taut. Make sure the block and pulley are seated correctly on the table surface. Check that the table does not wobble or break under heavy loads.

By observing all the technical requirements, you can be sure that the band saw will work correctly with your own hands at home.

Kinds

Saws produced by manufacturers have different classifications.

According to their purpose, they are divided into 2 types:

1. Entry level . Used to equip meat processing plants. The devices are not designed for long-term operation. The body of this type of equipment is made of anodized aluminum.
2. Highly qualified . Designed for catering establishments and meat processing shops. The equipment can work without interruption for 8-10 hours. The equipment body is made of stainless steel.

Based on the type of cutting blade, saws are divided into 2 main types:

• Tape.

• Disk.

The saws are driven by electric motors. According to the installation method, the equipment is divided into floor-mounted and table-top. Each type of device has its own purpose. Circular saws are used for cutting carcasses in a suspended state and on a table. Table saws are compact in size and designed for catering establishments and shops.

Expert opinion

Levin Dmitry Konstantinovich

Floor-standing devices have high performance. They are intended for industrial production that processes large volumes of meat.

Design features, pros and cons

Band saws and circular saws have their advantages and disadvantages. It is difficult to determine which is better. Circular saws are available in manual and stationary versions. The simplest manual design consists of a disk-shaped knife, a housing and an electric motor. Such devices are designed for cutting small volumes of raw materials. Stationary equipment is used for cutting large carcasses.

The advantages of circular saws include:

• Possibility of cutting meat in any position.
• Ease of use.
• Low cost.
• Long service life.
• Easy to maintain.

The disadvantages of circular saws include:

• High degree of heating of the cutting edge.
• A large percentage of waste when cutting raw materials.

The size of the discs for cutting meat is selected depending on its type.

Have you ever worked with a band saw for meat and bones?

It happened! It didn’t happen

The main disadvantage of band saws is their high cost. The high cost of the equipment is compensated by its advantages.

Among them:

• Low noise level during device operation.
• Long service life.

• Smooth cut.
• Energy efficiency.

Expert opinion

Levin Dmitry Konstantinovich

When cutting bones with band saws, no small fragments are formed.

Making a saw frame

To make a base, that is, a frame for a future saw, you need to make a drawing on a sheet of metal, which will show the indentation of the next tooth from the previous one. To make the teeth even, you need to bend each part of the tooth distance towards the next tooth.

Homemade sawmill from an old motorcycle

Thus, all that remains is to cut these holes with stronger metal knives, and you will get straight teeth. In this way, you can make a band saw and a mini band saw with your own hands at home.

Upper pulley and blocks

First you need to figure out what a pulley is? A pulley is a wheel that is pulled in a circle with a belt. It is this action that provides movement only to the belt, and not to the pulley.

The main task is to assemble a “machine” for making a band saw with your own hands, build upper and lower pulleys with blocks and belts. The block is the frame that will hold the wheels, or pulleys. The fact should be taken into account so that the block can rotate freely and without interference and help the pulleys move.

To do this you should:

• first draw a drawing and understand the essence of the machine's operation
• then you need to attach the wheels, which can be made of wood or metal
• then holes are made in the pulleys on which the block will be placed together with the frame

Manufacturing of wheels or pulleys

Pulleys come in different types, for one action or for many actions at the same time. Most often they are recommended to be made of cast iron or steel, but in modern times you can find wooden and even plastic ones.

If the option is only at home, then they use various electric machines for chopping and cutting medium-sized metal parts.

Cutting table

The sawing site should be several times larger than the band saw itself, because the parts to be cut may be larger than the tool. To do this, you need to find in advance the room in which the work will be carried out and install the device together with the saw at the same level. In this case, the pulleys themselves should extend slightly beyond the table. The table must be treated from pests, dirt and various substances.

The table should not interfere with the working person during cutting due to its dimensions. Most often it is made from pine or oak, but beech and other types of wood that are highly durable can often be used. You should use wood that will withstand pests, acids and high loads from sawing.

Top 10 models of saws for cutting meat and bones

The line of popular equipment models includes devices costing from 30 thousand rubles, with varying power and performance.

FIMAR SE/1550 380B

Table type band saw. The equipment is produced by the Italian company FIMAR, specializing in the production of professional equipment for catering establishments and shops. The products are sold in various countries around the world and are very popular.

The FIMAR SE/1550 380B model is equipped with an emergency stop button and an engine brake. The pieces coming out from under the saw have a smooth cut. The painted saw body is made of anodized aluminum, and the saw guides and meat pusher are made of stainless steel. Work surfaces are washable.

• Advantages of the FIMAR SE/1550 380B model : compactness, stylish appearance, increased safety, high-quality meat cutting, ease of installation and maintenance.

• The disadvantage of the models imported to Russia is the absence of an emergency stop button.

The cost of the saw starts from 79 thousand rubles. Manufacturer's warranty 12 months.

Foodatlas JG 210

The meat table saw is manufactured in China. This is an inexpensive, reliable meat cutting machine designed for shops and catering establishments. The equipment body is made of stainless steel. The equipment set includes a push-button control panel and 2 canvases.

Meat is fed for cutting manually using pushers. The desktop is motionless. Access for washing to its working surface is not limited in any way.

• Advantages of the Foodatlas JG 210 model : low price, ease of maintenance.

• Disadvantages : one speed operating mode, manual feeding of meat for cutting, fixed cutting table.

The cost of the product starts from 36 thousand rubles. Manufacturer's warranty – 6 months.

PLM 240

The model is produced by Belarusian. It is a leader in mechanical engineering in the CIS countries. The PLM 240 saw is intended for catering, retail and medium-power processing plants. Equipment productivity – 500 kg/hour.

The saw body is made of stainless steel. For leveling on the floor, the equipment is equipped with 4 adjustable supports. To adjust the size of cutting pieces, a ruler with a gradation of 5 mm is installed on the movable table. The equipment set includes a device for cutting the last piece.

A special folding table is designed for cutting chilled meat. All work surfaces are easily accessible for washing. To operate the equipment, a network voltage of 380 W is required.

• Advantages of the PLM 240 model : simplicity of design, reliability in operation, relatively low price.

• Disadvantage : The equipment requires professional installation.

The cost of the model starts from 180 thousand rubles. The manufacturer's warranty period is 1 year.

PLM 160

The model has an external resemblance to the PLM 240, but its dimensions are much smaller. Equipment productivity – 300 kg/hour. PLM 160 is widely used in small meat and fish processing shops. The saw installation method is floor-mounted.

The case is made of stainless steel. It is installed on 4 height-adjustable supports. All working surfaces are available for processing.

• Advantages of the PLM 160 model : reliability and safety in operation, ease of maintenance, long service life.

• Disadvantage : installation of equipment must be done by specialists.

The cost of PLM 160 starts from 81 thousand rubles. The manufacturer's warranty period is 1 year.

KOLBE K800

The equipment is manufactured by the German company Kolbe Foodtec. The model is intended for large processing enterprises. It has 2 versions of desktops: movable and fixed. The case is made of stainless steel. The equipment set includes a special device for portion cutting of meat and fish. The equipment installation method is floor-mounted. The height of the saw is adjusted using anti-vibration feet.

The KOLBE K800 electric motor has thermal protection. The design has 4 emergency stop buttons.

• Advantages of KOLBE K800 : high productivity, ideal cutting quality.

• Disadvantage : the need for regular maintenance.

The manufacturer's warranty period is 1 year.

Kocateq JG 2020

The equipment is manufactured in South Korea by Korean Refrigeration Company Incorporated . The model is intended for processing industries of small and medium capacity. Installation method: floor. The case material is stainless steel.

The Kocateq JG 2021 electric motor is equipped with a protection system. It serves to block its operation in an emergency. The saws installed on the equipment are height adjustable. Push screens are provided to protect workers' hands.

• Advantages of the equipment : safety and reliability of the equipment.

• Disadvantage : Requires professional maintenance.

The cost of Kocateq JG 2021 starts from 116 thousand rubles. Manufacturer's warranty 24 years.

Airhot HLS 1650a

The equipment manufacturer is the Chinese company Airhot. She exports her products to 40 countries. The Airhot HLS 1650a model is designed for slicing meat and fish in catering and retail establishments. The design is easy to assemble and disassemble, which is convenient for cleaning. Installation method: desktop.

• Advantages : affordable price, ease of maintenance and installation.

• Disadvantage : low performance.

The cost of Airhot HLS 1650a starts from 37 thousand rubles. The manufacturer's warranty period is 6 months.

Hurakan HKN SE

The model is produced by the Chinese company Hurakan. It produces a wide range of professional equipment for catering establishments. The saw installation method is tabletop. For safe operation, the equipment is equipped with a pusher with a protective screen. The body is made of anodized aluminum.

• Advantages of Hurakan HKN SE : safety, ease of maintenance.

• Disadvantage : low performance.

The cost of equipment starts from 40 thousand rubles. The manufacturer's warranty period is 6 months.

Fama FSGM 106E

The equipment is manufactured in Italy. The working surface of the table is made of stainless steel. The body is made of anodized aluminum. The design is equipped with a safety switch and has a cutting thickness regulator. Installation method: desktop.

• Advantages of the model : affordable price, simplicity of design, safety of operation.

• Disadvantage : low power.

The cost of Fama FSGM 106E starts from 62 thousand rubles. The manufacturer's warranty period is 12 months.

Fimar 1550

The band saw with a painted body is produced by an Italian manufacturer. The model has a similar design to FIMAR SE/1550 380B. Available in 2 versions: with voltage 220 W and 380 W. The design of the model is equipped with an emergency stop button. The body is made of anodized aluminum.

• Advantages of the model : ease of maintenance, low price.

• Disadvantage : low performance.

The cost of equipment starts from 78 thousand rubles. The manufacturer's warranty period is 1 year.