Description

Product Overview

The HYDMECH S-20 is a manual horizontal pivot band saw designed for light to medium-duty cutting applications. With a 13″ × 18″ capacity and swing-head mitering design, it provides accurate and efficient cutting for fabrication shops and general metalworking.

As one of HYDMECH’s most popular models, the S-20 delivers reliable performance, simple operation, and excellent cost-per-cut for everyday shop use.

Applications

• Fabrication and machine shops
• Cutting bar stock and tubing
• Structural steel cutting
• Maintenance and repair work

👉 Designed for versatile cutting in job shops and light production environments

Key Features

• 13″ × 18″ cutting capacity for common fabrication work
• Manual operation with gravity-fed downfeed control
• Swing head design for miter cutting up to 60°
• 3 HP direct blade drive (no belts or pulleys)
• Variable blade speed (approx. 45–330 SFM)
• Heavy-duty cast iron saw head for stability and vibration reduction
• Adjustable guide arm on linear rail for accuracy
• Replaceable carbide blade guides for longer blade life
• Hydraulic/mechanical band tensioning with readout
• Flood coolant system with washdown hose included
• Laser guide and work light for improved visibility

Why This Machine Matters

Small shop saws:

• Lack durability
• Limited capacity
• Inconsistent cutting

Production saws:

• Expensive
• Overkill for many shops

The S-20 solves this by:

• Providing industrial build quality in a compact footprint
• Delivering excellent miter cutting capability
• Keeping operation simple and cost-effective

👉 This makes it one of the most widely used horizontal band saws in fabrication shops.

When to Use This Saw

• Daily cutting of bar stock, tubing, and structural material
• Shops needing reliable manual operation
• Jobs requiring frequent miter/angle cuts
• Light-to-medium production environments

Specifications

• Capacity (Rectangular): 13″ × 18″
• Capacity (Round): 13″
• Blade Size: 1″ × 14′10″
• Blade Speed: 45–330 SFM
• Motor: 3 HP
• Mitering: up to 60°
• Operation: Manual (gravity feed)
• Weight: ~2,200 lbs

📞 Need Help Choosing the Right Band Saw?

Not sure if the S-20 is enough or if you should move up to a semi-automatic or fully automatic model?

👉 Call us or request a quote—we’ll help you choose the right saw based on your material size, cutting volume, and shop workflow.