Wood-Mizer launches new WB2000 saw in two versions

In 2016, Wood-Mizer's new WB2000 wide band saw was successfully installed on six continents. In 2018, the saw is available in two versions (PRO and ECONOMIC), has a new look and has been added to the recently acquired TITAN range of bandsaws.

The new PRO and ECONOMIC versions expand versatility and are more cost-effective to meet the varied needs of woodworking companies everywhere. The WB2000 can be used as the main log saw or in addition to existing equipment to process rough logs and customer orders more efficiently. Thanks to the variety of hydraulic equipment and bed lengths, the saw is very versatile and can cut soft, hard and tropical logs with large diameters and lengths from 2.4 to 12 m.

The WB2000 features a robust, heavy-duty construction with low maintenance requirements and efficient operation. The WB2000 uses 75 mm wide band saw blades or 100 mm stellite-tipped blades. When using 75 mm blades, the saw is particularly efficient in terms of blade maintenance costs.

The saw's heavy-duty bed holds up to 6 tonnes. All log handling devices - such as log clamps, chain turner, drive rollers, side supports and clamping clamps - are modular and can be moved to different positions on the bed as required. Different hydraulic fittings with varying strengths are available.

To ensure the best visibility of the log cutting and handling processes, the WB2000 is equipped with a video monitoring system (two cameras are included as standard on saws sold in EC regions). Up to four cameras can be mounted on the saw, and video images are tracked on a screen at the operator station. This makes it possible for the operator to observe the entire cutting process.

WB20000 PRO

The PRO version of the saw uses an automatic PLC parameter setting system (Setworks). The 12-inch touch screen displays variable parameters such as material size, current cutting head height, feed position and main motor power consumption. To adjust these parameters, the operator simply uses the touch screen to enter the new settings.

The raised platform includes the operator's seat and two joystick controls. An optional air-conditioned operator's cab is available.

WB2000 EC

The EC (ECONOMIC) version uses a 5.7-inch touch screen with the latest version of the SW PLC3 Setworks parameter setting system. The operator station is equipped with an integrated control panel. All cutterhead functions are controlled by the operator, and hydraulic functions are adjusted with the joysticks.