2017 Forrest 480I Horizontal Bandsaw, 48in Capacity, 4X8FT Table, 2 HP, 3000 Fpm

The 2017 Forrest model 480I is a horizontal bandsaw designed for cutting sheets from blocks of material, specifically optimized for plastic insulation, rigid foams, and other low to medium-density materials. This machine features a cutting capacity of 48 inches above the table surface and a clearance of 54 inches between the blade guides. The unit is equipped with a 4 foot by 8 foot table and 20-inch diameter cast aluminum wheels with vulcanized rubber tires. It is powered by a 2 HP, 3-phase brake motor and operates at a blade speed of 3,000 feet per minute. Technical highlights include a manually adjustable bandsaw head height and a table with a variable speed traverse mechanism featuring independent controls for forward and reverse motion. The 480I can accommodate blades up to 1 inch wide, including hook tooth or knife edge styles. Standard construction includes roller-type blade guides for accuracy across various blade types, screw-over-spring blade tensioning, and integrated dust collection ports. The machine's design allows the blade return to be positioned above the working portion of the blade, providing clearance for workpieces. Additional specifications include a magnetic starter for the motor and a design that facilitates the precision trimming of vacuum-molded parts, flash from molded containers, and the splitting of insulation blankets.