Bands Saws and Carriages

MIT 1400 Over/Under Resaw

The MIT 1400 Horizontal Resaw comes with either 8 or 10" bands. This machine can be used over/under with two independent heads on top of each other or can also come in tandem. Comes with 100hp motors and a pneumatic tension system with air bag. It has a fixed pressure guide system. Comes with MIT PLC controls.

MIT S.A. Horizontal Bands 1000

MIT has four models of the horizontal band resaw. The 1000 model works well with cants and slabs. It has heads mounted on a reinforced frame, 40” (1000mm) diameter fabricated solid steel wheels for 2 or 4” bands. It has one 60hp electrical motor on each head either 50 or 60 htz. A variable speed drive for principle motor is included along with a polychain belt drive. Also includes a 13’-0” infeed and outfeed metal tabletop chain conveyor. Available with manual head adjustment or a Mudata programmable measuring system. We also include a Lubie lubrication system for ease of lubricating.

MIT True Lumber

You now have another option when you're looking for a Stationary Carriage with a Movable Headrig. This machine has the ability to single or double cut. Available with bands from 4-10". Standard length from 8-16' and up to 36" diameter but models for other log lengths and diameters are available up to 40' long and 44" wide. The 6" True Lumber has a 55" movable headrig, 6" single or double cut bands, three knees and 17.5 degree slant carriage. Comes with an infeed deck, Brownsville style turner, operators cab, board conveyor, sawdust conveyor, carriage drive, Variable Frequency Drives for motor, winch, log rotator and brake, and setworks (Lewis Controls or any other PLC can be used). This is a great machine for thin kerf mills looking for more production, Scragg and tie mills looking to capitalize on lucrative grade markets, resaw capability in a fraction of the space and any mill looking for a higher profit in a smaller space. A 6" True Lumber will be assembled, tested and in stock beginning 2nd quarter 2016 at Cooper Machine.

MIT 1275 Center Split Resaw

The SCI-1275 is MIT's largest center split resaw. It comes with 55" diameter fabricated solid steel wheels for either 6 or 8" bands. Variable speed hydraulics feed from 0 to 227 feet per minute. Fixed pressure guides. Electric motor for quick change of saw. High tension band with pneumatic systems. Air strain system with air bags. Includes hydraulic tank, pump, electrical motor, valves etc. With 75hp 50/60 htz electric motor and complete electrical panels. This machine can either center split or offset cut. Now includes MIT PLC and touch screen.

MIT S. A. Center Split Resaw SCI-1400 Model

The SCI-1400 is MIT's largest center split resaw. It comes with 55" diameter fabricated solid steel wheels for either 6 or 8" bands. Variable speed hydraulics feed from 0 to 227 feet per minute. Fixed pressure guides. Electric motor for quick change of saw. High tension band with pneumatic systems. Air strain system with air bags. Includes hydraulic tank, pump, electrical motor, valves etc. With 75hp 50/60 htz electric motor and complete electrical panels. This machine can either center split or offset cut. Now includes MIT PLC and touch screen.

MIT S. A. Center Split Resaw SCI-900

MIT has Two models of center split resaws to fit your needs. The SCI-900 model has 3 foot diameter fabricated solid steel wheels for 4 inch vertical band. Wheels will be flat ground unless otherwise specified. Has a high tension band with pneumatics systems. Includes a fixed pressure guide system. There are two modes where you can run it with a center split or off to one side. Manual setworks included (optional Mudata system available). Variable speed to 200 feet per minute. The principal motor is 30hp 50/60 htz and it comes complete with electrical panel.

MIT Headrig

Cooper Machine has been representing MIT equipment since 1996. We are offering headrigs to replace your headrig on your existing carriage. Available as fixed or movable headrig. 1400 model with 54" wheel is pictured with an 8" band. Smaller headrigs are available and one larger size with up to a 12" band is also available. Includes fixed pressure guides. An electric motor system raises and lowers the flywheel for ease in blade removal. Comes complete with electrical panel and starters. Available with MIT or Cooper controls.

MIT S.A. Vertical Band 1500 Model

MIT Vertical Resaw Model 1500 has a 59 inch diameter fabricated steel wheels for 8 or 10” bands. Designed and fabricated with a solid center to generate maximum airflow efficiency while still allowing optimum design strength. Flat ground face (unless otherwise specified). Wheels are stress relieved and balanced to insure smooth and vibration free operation. All bearings are first line; flywheel bearings are double taper-lock roller type. The air strain system has air bags for long lasting service and virtually no maintenance except for draining. Line bar comes extra-long and extra high. The resaw also has double parallel hydraulic arms and a variable speed hydraulic feed from 0 to 230fpm. It is driven by 100hp motors 50 or 60htz. It also comes with a Mudata programmable measuring system and a live roller infeed table (7” in diameter). A hydraulic tank and power system comes complete with 7.5hp electric motor for quick change of saws. It comes on a frame of reinforced steel.

MIT S.A. Horizontal Bands 1400 Model Single

MIT has four models of Horizontal Band Resaws. The largest is the 1400 model. It comes as a single head, a double head in tandem (back to back) or as an over/under band. It has 4’7” (1400mm) diameter fabricated solid steel wheels for 8” bands. Designed and fabricated with a solid center to generate maximum airflow efficiency while still allowing optimum design strength. Wheels are stress relieved and balanced to ensure smooth and vibration free operation. All bearings are first line quality. Air strain system is supplied with heavy-duty air bag using hydraulic hose for long lasting service and virtually no maintenance except for draining. Pneumatic system for flywheel movement to change blade. System allows adequate movement for extension and contraction for blade removal. Tracking and final adjustment are easily made. 100hp electrical motor on the head either 50 or 60 htz. Frame configurations have been engineered and designed from structural steel tubing and steel plate.

MIT S.A. Horizontal Bands 1275 Model

MIT has four horizontal band resaw models. The 1275 model has 4’2” (1275 mm) diameter fabricated solid steel wheels for 6” or 8" bands. Designed and fabricated with a solid center to generate maximum airflow efficiency while still allowing optimum design strength. Wheels are stress relieved and balanced to ensure smooth and vibration free operation. All bearings are first line quality. Air strain system is supplied with heavy-duty air bag using hydraulic hose for long lasting service and virtually no maintenance except for draining. Pneumatic system for flywheel movement to change blade. System allows adequate movement for extension and contraction for blade removal. Tracking and final adjustment are easily made. 75hp electrical motor on the head either 50 or 60 htz. Mudata Model Pos Div 114 for one head is included. 13’-0” (3.96m) in feed and out feed metal tabletop chain conveyor and wide motorized pressure rollers on front and back of the blades.

MIT S.A. Vertical Band 1275

MIT has five models of their Vertical Band Resaw to cut varying widths and heights. The 1275 model uses a 6" band and has a 4'2" wheel. These resaws come with a line bar, variable hydraulic feed from zero (0) to two hundred and thirty (230) feet per minute, a live roller table with four (4) 6 ½ inch rollers, cartridge type pressure guides with the lower stationary, upper moveable, operator controlled, single or double hydraulic hauling and press roller drums, yoke and flywheel pistons of cast steel, air strain system with heavy duty air bag, using hydraulic hose for long lasting service and virtually no maintenance except for draining, electric motor activated system for raising and lowering flywheel, all systems are complete with valves, motors, cylinders, hoses, and controls, hydraulic system complete with tank, motor, pump, hoses, and valves, programmable measuring system using MUDATA microprocessor with ten position program and infinite variable parameters, and a main drive.

MIT S.A. Horizontal Bands 700 Model

MIT makes four different models of the horizontal band. The smallest model is the 700 model. It has 28" diameter wheels and uses either a 1" or 2" band. It has one 20hp electrical motor on each head and can be used either 50 or 60htz. It also has a polychain belt drive and a 13’-0” infeed and outfeed metal tabletop chain conveyor.It uses pressure guides and can either have a manual saw set or a Mudata system can be added. Multiple heads available.