Marvel Series 8 Mark III Vertical Band Saw Tilt Frame
18″ x 22″ Capacity

Specifications and Features
Machine Specifications:
Capacity at 90°: 18” horizontal, 22” vertical
Capacity at 45° Rgt: 18” horizontal, 14.5” vertical
Capacity at 45° Lft: 18” horizontal, 13” vertical
Capacity at 60° Rgt: 18” horizontal, 9.7” vertical
Capacity at 60° Lft: 18” horizontal, 7.3” vertical
Capacity at 3° Cant: 17.5” horizontal, 22” vertical (Column in forward cant position)
Speed Range: 50 – 450 fpm infinitely variable speed drive system.
Feed Range: 0 – 250 lbs. infinitely variable w/ control on operators panel and Automatic Column Return. Column feed is mechanical w/ Marvel clutch power feed.
Work Table: 24.25” x 33”, t-slotted accepting .625” t-bolts, 4-slots
Wheel Diameter: 19” cast iron wheels
Table Height: 38”
Blade: 15′ 4″ long x 1.25″ wide, .042″ thick
Main Motor: 5 H.P., 1800 RPM, totally enclosed fan cooled.
Coolant Pump: 1/8 H.P. 3600 RPM totally enclosed, built in integrally.
Std Machine Color: Machine Tool Gray
Air Required: 5 cfm, 80 psi min.

Machine Features:
Blade Break/Stall Detection:
Standard equipment, shuts off machine in the event of blade breaking or stalling.
Miter Cutting:
Column and blade tilt up to 60° right and left of vertical; work always stationary. Manual tilt standard with Sure-Lock and Built-in protractor. Electric Power tilt optional.
Saw Column:
Marvel patent pending Quick Change Column is standard on all machines. Allows column to be set either upright or at a 3° forward cant. Column travels on recirculating linear ball bearing rails.
Quick-Action Vise:
Maximum opening 18” (457 mm). Jaws can be shifted to either right or left side of blade.
Jaws are 6” (152 mm) high, 12” (305 mm) wide.
Automatic Stops:
Adjustable stops can be pre-set to stop advance and return of blade and to stop motor at any location within the 18” (457 mm) travel of the blade.
Coolant System:
Built in with flood system. Available with added optional lubrication system, options codes ML1 and ML2 controlled by on-off selector switch at operator’s station. Tank capacity 21 gallons.
Flushing Hose:
Washes chips from hard to get at places reducing clean-up time.
Carbide Guide System:
Solid carbide post design equipped with Patent Pending Marvel Easy Load Guide Blocks. Upper and lower guides have preloaded carbide faced back-up blocks to support back edge of blade.
Power Chip Brush:
Together with blade wipers and flood coolant keep blade teeth free of chips.
Controls:
IEC fused disconnect switch and magnetic motor starters, with overload and low-voltage protection. DC power supply provides low voltage control (24 volts) to all push buttons at operator’s control panel and machine lighting circuits. PLC control and components mounted in moisture proof NEMA 12 compartment. The Electrical Control Panel is U.L. labeled.
Automatic Column Return
Column feed is mechanical with marvel clutch power feed.
Front-Mounted Speed Control:
Allows blade speed to be adjusted from operator’s control station.
Blade Tension:
Blade tension ratchet stops automatically at factory pre-set, 40,000 psi (A compressed air connection is required for standard operation, 5 CFM, 80 psi minimum)