Finnish machinery manufacturers Kasins have entered the UK market with a range of machines for the memorial and worktop markets in particular. Here they introduce one of the mainstays of their range, the Tiger 625 bridge saw.
Main features of the Kasins 625 bridge saw
General: Kasins OY are specialist designers and manufacturers of stone processing machinery with more than 30 years experience. Close contact with the operators of their machines has enabled them to develop value for money solutions for stone processing requirements. They incorporate the latest high quality components, cutting edge innovations and latest in-house software technology to produce reliable, accurate, solid, easy to install and operate machines that require minimal maintenance.
The Tiger 625 Compact Bridge Saw is a good example. It is mainly used for kitchen worktop and memorial processing, but can also be used for sawing building / interior stones such as stair treads and risers, window cills and thin tiles. It weighs in as 2900kg and should not need any civils as it is supplied with its own steel legs that can be mounted directly on to the floor, making it easy and quick to commission – it can be ready for production in a couple of hours. High tolerance precision linear bearings give accurate sawing in both directions. Greasing points are minimised and easy to access. Automatic lubrication is available as an option. The machine has long-life guides and rails that are protected against dust, dirt and any other impurities. Robust and vibration free design offers long operational life with minimal service requirements. Kasins offer a two-year extended renewable warranty with an annual service contract.
Capabilities: Designed to meet the demands of various stone fabricators and all kinds of stones, the Tiger 625 can take a blade size up to 625mm that can be used to cut square and rectangular pieces of stone. A 360º turning table allows for angled cuts and the tilting head can produce 0-45º cuts.
Sawing automation:
- There is automatic transfer from one cut to the next
- The capability to programme for five different widths and 99 different cuts
- single pass or step cutting in both sawing directions for thicker or harder stone
- blade turning 0-90º or table turning 0-360º
- step cutting automation and continuous sawing and blade movement option.
Physical configuration: The saw width is a compact 4730mm wide and 2500mm deep. The height just 2800mm and the largest workpiece it can process is 1700mm x 3000mm x 200mm thick. The worksurface height is 650mm.
Work surface: Tiger 625 table surface has marine grade plywood and the different sawing plates can be easily changed.
Motor: The Tiger 625 operates with an 11.5kW service free motor. Voltage is 400V/50Hz at 955rpm. Pheriperal speed of a 625mm blade is 31m/s. Compressed air pressure is 6bar and water requirement 20-30 l/min.
Control: The in-house designed PLC software programme has a control panel that is easy, clear and logical to use with straight forward graphics. Language options include English. Extra programmes can be added if required.
Price: Price depends on options and ranges from Euro37,500 to Euro49,000.
Further information: Kasins OY UK, Europa House, Europa Way, Lune Business Park, Lancaster, LA15QP. Tel: 01524 840804. Fax: 01524 36450. Mobile: 07832 388505, E-mail: esapirttijarvi@aol.com. Skype: pirttijarvi1959.