Critical Checkpoints on Your Band Saw

To avoid downtime it is helpful to know your band saw’s specific checkpoints. Refer to your machine’s manual for factory recommendations and use the list below as a guideline to develop a PM schedule.


Quick Reference Shopping List:
  • New blade
  • Sawing fluid and lubricants
  • Band wheel bearings
  • Band guides
  • Drives
  • Belts
  • Vises

DAILY

  • Clean chips from vise jaws, band wheels, blade guides and wipers, chip brush and pans, and machine surfaces
  • Inspect the blade, blade wipers, blade guides, and chip brush for wear
  • Check sawing fluid and lubricants
  • Look over hydraulic system
  • Check guide alignment
  • Inspect chip removal system

WEEKLY

  • Check blade speed

EVERY THREE MONTHS

  • Clean sawing fluid/lubricant reservoir and screen

EVERY SIX MONTHS

  • Change hydraulic fluid filters
  • Clean hydraulic fluid reservoir magnetic plug
  • Lubricate saw column pivot point
  • Inspect and adjust blade guides
  • Inspect:
    • Band wheel bearings
    • Band guides
    • Drives
    • Belts
    • Vises

ONCE A YEAR

  • Drain hydraulic fluid tank and change fluid
  • Clean hydraulic fluid strainer and fluid filter
  • Change transmission oil

AT EVERY BLADE CHANGE

  • Band Wheels
  • Blade Tension

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