CTR 550 GX

Feed into the cut and back – hand-operated
Arm height adjustment – manual
Control panel – on a mobile bridge
Log handling – manual

In contrast to the standard version the band saw is equipped with a professional Honda 8.7 kW (11 HP) petrol engine. Sufficient engine power allows trouble-free processing of logs of large diameters in all applications without the possibility of using an electric motor. Overall low weight allows easier transport of the machine. Due to higher weight and vibrations of petrol engine the construction of travelling bridge and saw band arm is completely reinforced. The smallest machine in the offer. It is designed primarily for cutting smaller volumes of lumber. Ideal solution for family farms, joiners’ workshops or small sawmills. Very simple hand feed into the cut and back. The control panel is placed on a mobile bridge of the saw band arm. Thanks to that the operator has closer access to the workpiece when cutting. Height is adjusted using a hand crank with adjustable scale.

First machine of its type in the world that uses bimetallic saw band which is by default used in metal band saws. 
That brings the following benefits:

• very simple operation
• single saw band cuts all types of wood without tooth adjustment (sharpening, tooth setting)
• elimination of tedious, technically challenging sharpening and setting of teeth
• you can immediately start cutting wood in professional quality without any necessary experience
• bimetallic saw band easily cuts metal materials in the log such as nails, shrapnel or bullets
• professional three-side hardmetal saw band guidance in guiding heads and robust support of all rotary parts ensure high cutting accuracy and long service life of the saw band
• maximum accuracy, like in professional machines
• no need to purchase tooth sharpener and tooth setting machine
• easy accessibility and low cost of bimetallic saw bands

You may also use a special 35 x 0.9 mm bimetallic saw band instead of the 27 x 0.9 mm bimetallic saw band. Similarly to the metal-cutting bimetallic saw band it doesn’t require any sharpening or tooth setting. You can also fit your machine with standard saw-cutting bands (35 x 0.9 mm) identical to those used in higher professional models CTR 710, 800 and 950. Larger teeth in these saw bands allow for increase of productivity when cutting large diameter logs. However, in the above mentioned saw bands it is necessary to sharpen and set the teeth regularly.

The arm is fitted with aluminium running wheels with accurate balancing against vibrations. The wheel has a groove along its circumference. The groove holds a replaceable rubber-textile belt which creates an optimum contact area between the wheel and the saw band.

The sturdily mounted running wheel is powered through a wedge belt by a professional Honda petrol engine. Mechanical clutch lever enables an easy start of the engine and removal of the engine from the saw band when the cut had finished.

CTR series present the latest trends in construction of log saw bands with a special emphasis on maximum accuracy and long-term service life of the machine while ensuring minimum costs.

The machines are designed in an original modular execution which allows easy replacement or adjustment of all main technical sections and their individual parts. This in the long-term perspective reduces the maintenance costs and service times and therefore production stoppages as well.