The Cutting Edge

Developed by engineers experienced in aluminum extrusion processes, the Granco Clark ECS Series of extrusion cut-off saws (ECS) are available with numerous options. Multiple table-width designs can more than triple the capacity of traditional cut-off saws. Wide tables are necessary in automated systems where manual intervention and nesting is eliminated. Throughput is enhanced with its drop-down arbor design. This feature allows the profiles to advance to the gauge while the blade returns to its home position.

Besides its productivity-enhancing qualities, the Granco Clark ECS also possesses a host of distinctive details designed to facilitate operation. Automatic blade height adjustment, electronically adjustable blade-stroke length, and mechanical lubrication reduce demands on operators. Its acoustically insulated clamp hood dampens sounds to effect quiet performance. Flexibility is another benefit of the Granco Clark ECS, as the technology can be tailored to fit either manual or automatic extrusion handling systems.

Safety is one of the most critical aspects to consider when purchasing a saw. Granco Clark has incorporated numerous safety devices and procedures into its ECS Series. During the forward stroke of the saw, the clamping hood conceals the blade. The ECS also offers an under-table blade return. It includes vacuum chip collection above and below the profiles to minimize accumulation on the table. ECS users are afforded further protection with electrically interlocked side panels; the saw cannot run without the panels in place. When used as a component of an automated system, the ECS allows operators to control the unit from a remote location, minimizing manual interference.

Finally, the Granco Clark ECS Series makes dramatic improvements in product quality. Its adjustable-pressure pneumatic clamping hood holds extrusions tightly without crushing or marking the profiles. Its under-table blade return prohibits backrake and ensures a quality finish cut. The Granco Clark ECS Series also utilizes a hydraulic-powered blade stroke feed system free of pulsating or fluttering, which can cause detrimental blade overload, teeth damage, rough cutting, and premature blade wear.