
Scissors, Hyd-Mech S Series
Our S-Series Saws were the first-ever saws in the industry to incorporate swing-head capability. These versatile, scissors-style machines are designed for multiple light/medium duty applications and are ideal for use in tight working spaces. The line-up features manual, semi-automatic and fully-automatic models with mitering capability from 90 to 30 degrees.
S-20 Series III

The Third Generation S-20
The S-20 was the first band saw to incorporate a swing head design for miter cutting. With its new design, the S-20 Series III is once again an Original, providing the Best Cost Per Cut Solution in its class. This versatile Band Saw Machine provides exceptional miter cutting for light to medium duty applications!Related Model
S-20P
The S-20P is a semi-automatic saw with one hydraulic full stroke vise, 3 hp blade drive, 0.5 HP hydraulic drive and a head that swings from 90 to 30 degrees.
Standard Features
60 degree One-way Miter Capability1" x 14'10" blade
17¾" Heavy Duty Cast Band Wheels
3 Hp Direct Drive Motor with A/C Inverter offering Variable Band Speed from 45-330 SFM
Cast Iron Guide Arms. Adjustable Idler Guide Arm, supported by Linear Bearings
Safety Door Interlocks
Heavy Duty Vise with Quick Locking Lever System
Pre-Set Carbide Guide Inserts (no adjustment needed)
Manual Blade Tension with LED Display on Control Panel
Blade Breakage Switch
Ergonomically positioned "Swing Away" Control Panel
Flood Coolant System and Wash Down Hose
Options
34" Adjustable Material StopWorklight
Mist System
5' and 10' Idler Conveyors
Power Conveyors
Hyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-20 Series III | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Round: 60° Rectangle: 60° Round: |
13" x 18" 13" diameter 13" x 10.75" 12" diameter 13" x 7.75" 8.5" diameter |
330 mm x 457 mm 330 mm diameter 305 mm x 273 mm 305 mm diameter 330 mm x 196 mm 216 mm diameter |
| Blade Length: Width: |
14’10" 1" |
4521 mm 27 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 45-330 SFM | 14-100 m/min |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 17 ¾" | 451 mm |
| Blade Drive: | 3 hp (VFD) | 2.2 kW (VFD) |
| Coolant Tank: | 6 U.S. Gallons | 23 litres |
| Mitering: | 90° to 60° | 90° to 60° |
| Table Height: | 31" | 787 mm |
| Maximum Work Load: | 5,000 lbs | 2268 kg |
| Machine Weight: | 2,200 lbs | 998 kg |
| Dimensions: | 92" wide 75" long 52" high |
2237 mm wide 1905 mm long 1321 mm high |
S-20A Series III

The Third Generation S-20A
The S-20 was the first band saw to incorporate a swing head design for miter cutting. With its new design, the S-20 Series III is once again an Original, providing the Best Cost Per Cut Solution in its class. This versatile Band Saw Machine provides exceptional miter cutting for light to medium duty applications!
Standard Features
60 degree One-way Miter Capability1" x 14'10" blade
17¾" Heavy Duty Cast Band Wheels
3 Hp Direct Drive Motor with A/C Inverter offering Variable Band Speed from 45-330 SFM
Cast Iron Guide Arms. Adjustable Idler Guide Arm, supported by Linear Bearings
Safety Door Interlocks
Pre-Set Carbide Guide Inserts (no adjustment needed)
Manual Blade Tension with LED Display on Control Panel
Blade Breakage Switch
Flood Coolant System and Wash Down Hose
Options
34" Adjustable Material StopWorklight
Mist System
5' and 10' Idler Conveyors
Power Conveyors
Hyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-20A Series III | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Round: 60° Rectangle: 60° Round: |
13" x 18" 13" diameter 13" x 10.75" 12" diameter 13" x 7.75" 8.5" diameter |
330 mm x 457 mm 330 mm diameter 305 mm x 273 mm 305 mm diameter 330 mm x197 mm 216 mm diameter |
| Blade Length: Width: |
14’10" 1" |
4521 mm 25 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 40-350 SFM | 12-107 m/min |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 17¾" | 451 mm |
| Blade Drive: | 3 hp (VFD) | 2.2 kW (VFD) |
| Coolant Tank: | 6 U.S. Gallons | 23 litres |
| Mitering: | 90° to 60° | 90° to 60° |
| Table Height: | 31" | 787 mm |
| Maximum Work Load: | 5,000 lbs | 2268 kg |
| Machine Weight: | 3,800 lbs | 1725 kg |
| Dimensions: | 93" wide 86" long 52" high |
2362 mm wide 2184 mm long 1321 mm high |
S-20P Series III
The Third Generation S-20P
This versatile band saw machine provides exceptional miter cutting for light to medium duty applications!Standard Features
Semi automatic cycle13" H x 18" W capacity
60 degree one-way miter capability
3 HP direct drive motor with A/C inverter offering variable band speed from 45-330 sfm
Hydraulic power pack controls powered head lift and vise
Band speed display
Piece counter
Manual blade tension with LED display
1 x 14’10" blade
Blade break switch
Flood coolant system and wash down hose
Ergonomically positioned control panel
Options
34" adjustable material stopWorklight
Mist lubrication system
Maintenance kit
5' idle conveyor
10' power conveyor
Full capacity bundling
Single phase
Hyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-20P Series III | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Round: 60° Rectangle: 60° Round: |
13" x 18" 13" diameter 13" x 10.75" 12" diameter 13" x 7.75" 8.5" diameter |
330 mm x 457 mm 330 mm diameter 305 mm x 273 mm 305 mm diameter 330 mm x 196 mm 216 mm diameter |
| Blade Length: Width: Thickness: |
14’10" 1" .035" |
4521 mm 25 mm 0.89 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 45-330 SFM | 14-100 m/min |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 17¾" | 451 mm |
| Blade Drive: | 3 hp (VFD) | 2.2 kW (VFD) |
| Hydraulic Drive | 1/2 hp | .373 kW |
| Coolant Tank: | 6 U.S. Gallons | 23 litres |
| Coolant Pump: | 3.5 Gallons per min | 13.25 litres per min |
| Table Height: | 31" | 787 mm |
| Machine Weight: | 2,500 lbs | 1134 kg |
| Dimensions: | 92" wide 75" long 52" high |
2337 mm wide 1905 mm long 1321 mm high |
S-23

Swing Head Band Saw
The S-23 manual band saw provides exceptional miter cutting capability for light to medium duty applications.The S23 is solidly built to give you maximum productivity.Related Models
S-23PThe S-23P is a semi-automatic saw with one hydraulic full stroke vise, a positive down-feed that monitors feed force and rate, standard 5 hp blade drive, 2 hp hydraulic drive, and a head that swings from 90 to 30 degrees.
Standard Features
Extremely heavy-duty guide arms and cast iron wheelsHardened and replaceable wear strips
Carbide guides
5 HP variable frequency drive
Heavy-duty gearbox and motor assembly
Easy access servicing panels
Wash down hose
Powered blade brush
Readily available and easy-to-replace parts
Options
Blade breakage switchWork light
Outfeed stop
Hydraulic power pack
34" adjustable material stop
Hyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-23 | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Round: 60° Rectangle: 60° Round: |
16" x 18" 16" diameter 16" x 10" 12" diameter 16" x 6" 8" diameter |
406 mm x 457 mm 406 mm diameter 406 mm x 254 mm 305 mm diameter 406 mm x 152 mm 203 mm diameter |
| Blade Length: Width: |
15’6" 1 1/4" |
4724 mm 32 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 75-350 SFM (Infinitely variable) |
22-107 m/min (Infinitely variable) |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 19" | 483 mm |
| Blade Drive: Hydraulic Drive: |
5 hp 1 hp |
3.7 kW 0.75 kW |
| Coolant Tank: | 6 U.S. Gallons | 23 litres |
| Vise Control: | Manual | Manual |
| Table Height: | 31" | 787 mm |
| Maximum Work Load: | 5,000 lbs | 2268 kg |
| Machine Weight: | 2,000 lbs | 907 kg |
| Dimensions: | 97" wide 70" long 63" high |
2462 mm wide 1777 mm long 1600 mm high |
S-23A

Swing Head Band Saw
The S-23A has a powerful 5HP, variable frequency drive system that provides exceptional cutting performance on a variety of material. The upgrade to the S-23A PLC model enables the operator to program up to 999 jobs with 10 jobs in queue and provides a shuttle length up to 500". The S-23A is solidly built to give you maximum productivity.Related Models
S-23P
The S-23P is a semi-automatic saw with one hydraulic full stroke vise, a positive down-feed that monitors feed force and rate, standard 5 hp/3.7 kW blade drive, 2 hp/1.5 kW hydraulic drive and a head that swings from 90 to 30 degrees.
S-23H
The S-23H offers hydraulic control of vise and hydraulic head lift.
Standard Features
Extremely heavy-duty guide arms and cast iron wheelsFull stroke vises
Positive down-feed
Blade breakage switch
Powered blade brush
Hardened and replaceable wear strips
Carbide guides
Heavy-duty gearbox and motor assembly
Easy access servicing panels
Wash down hose
Readily available and easy-to-replace parts
Options
Hydraulic overhead bundling clampWorklight
Variable vise pressure
Outfeed stop
Mitsubishi PLC 100
Out of stock switch
Hyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-23A | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Round: |
16" x 18" 16" diameter 16" x 10" 12" diameter |
406 mm x 457 mm 406 mm diameter 406 mm x 254 mm 305 mm diameter |
| Blade Length: Width: |
15’6" 1 1/4" |
4724 mm 32 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 75-350 SFM (vfd) |
22-107 m/min (vfd) |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 19" | 483 mm |
| Blade Drive: Hydraulic Drive: |
5 hp 1 hp |
3.7 kW .75 kW |
| Hydraulic System: | 500 psi | 3450 kPa |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity: | 10 U.S. Gallons | 46 litres |
| Coolant Tank: | 6 U.S. Gallons | 23 litres |
| Vise Control: | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Table Height: | 31" | 787 mm |
| Maximum Work Load: | 5,000 lbs | 2268 kg |
| Machine Weight: | 3,400 lbs | 1543 kg |
| Dimensions: | 97" wide 80" long 63" high |
2462 mm wide 2031 mm long 1600 mm high |
S-23P

Pivot Style Mitering Band Saw
The S-23P is a semi-automatic saw with one hydraulic full stroke vise, and a downfeed system that monitors feed force and feed rate. The digital readout will display piece count and blade speed. The S-23P provides exceptional, multiple miter cutting for light to medium duty applications.Standard Features
Robust steel base36" roller in feed table and 27" out feed table
Heavy-duty gearbox
5 HP motor with variable speed drive
Blade breakage switch
Infinitely variable band speed from 75-350 sfm
High quality cast iron wheels
Heavy-duty gearbox and motor assembly
Premium cast iron guide arms with carbide inserts
Powered blade brush driven off blade drive
Wash down hose
Centrifugal pump delivers coolant
Options
Hydraulic overhead bundling clampWorklight
Variable vise pressure
Work stop
Mist lubrication system
Maintenance kit
Idler Coneyors
Hyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-23P | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Round: 60° Rectangle: 60° Round: |
16" x 18" 16" diameter 16" x 10" 12" diameter 16" x 6" 8" |
406 mm x 457 mm 406 mm diameter 406 mm x 254 mm 305 mm diameter 406 mm x 152 mm 203 mm |
| Blade Length: Width: |
15’6" 1 1/4" |
4724 mm 32 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 75-350 SFM | 22-107 m/min |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 19" | 483 mm |
| Mitering Capability: | 90° to 60° | 90° to 60° |
| Blade Drive: Hydraulic Drive: |
5 hp 2 hp |
3.7 kW 1.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity: | 7 U.S. Gallons | litres |
| Coolant Tank: | 6 U.S. Gallons | 23 litres |
| Vise Control: | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Table Height: | 31" | 787 mm |
| Maximum Work Load: | 5,000 lbs | 2268 kg |
| Machine Weight: | 2,400 lbs | 1043 kg |
| Dimensions: | 97" wide 70" long 63" high |
2462 mm wide 1778 mm long 1600 mm high |
S-20DSP

60° Miter in Both Directions!
The S-20DSP double swivel, semi-automatic band saw provides exceptional miter cutting for light to medium duty applications. The versatile swing head with easy to read angle scale, saves operator time. The heavy-duty gearbox and motor assembly ensures the S-20DSP will deliver maximum productivity. The cast iron double swivel head features an easy to read angle scale and "quick" stops at 90, 45, and 60 degree positions. The cast iron vise slides on linear ways which can be easily positioned to either the left or right side of the head and includes a quick release mechanism for rapid positioning.Standard Features
Miter capability from 60° left up to 60° rightEasy sliding, cast iron vises
3 HP direct blade drive
Precise head and table rotation
Carbide guides for longer blade life
Coolant pump for band lubrication and cooling with wash down hose
Heavy cast iron wheels, head and vise
Conveniently located control panel within safe operator reach
Electronic material height setting from control panel
Variable frequency drive with LED blade speed and tension readout
Safety limit switches
Manual band tension with LED readout and blade breakage switch
Options
Mist coolant systemHyd-Mech Specifications
| Model No. | S-20DSP | |
| Capacity 90° Rectangle: 90° Square: 90° Round: 45° Rectangle: 45° Square: 45° Round: 60° Rectangle: 60° Square: 60° Round: |
13" x 18" 13" diameter 13" diameter 12" x 12" 12" diameter 12" diameter 8" x 10" 8" diameter 8" diameter |
330 mm x 457 mm 330 mm diameter 330 mm diameter 305 mm x 305 mm 305 mm diameter 305 mm diameter 203 mm x 254 mm 203 mm diameter 203 mm diameter |
| Blade Length: Width: |
14’10" 1" |
4521 mm 27 mm |
| Blade Speed: | 65-350 SFM | 20-107 m/min |
| Blade Guides: | Carbide | Carbide |
| Blade Wheel Diameter: | 17.5" | 445 mm |
| Blade Drive: | 3 hp | 2.2 kW |
| Coolant Tank: | 21 U.S. Gallons | 80 litres |
| Table Height: | 34" | 864 mm |
| Machine Weight: | 2,376 lbs | 1078 kg |
| Dimensions: | 48" wide 60" long 114" long w/ head frame |
1219 mm wide 1524 mm long 2896 mm long w/ head frame |



