The Cantek MRS-300 is a heavy-duty production multi-blade gang ripsaw built with a rigid industrial cast iron machine frame designed for maximum structural stability and vibration damping. It features a straight-line caterpillar-style track feeding system to ensure precise straight-line ripping over heavy use. Equipped with a removable saw sleeve system, the machine minimizes downtime by allowing rapid tooling changeovers between different ripping operations.
- Advanced Feed System: Straight-line caterpillar feeding utilizes a heavy guided track with cast iron chain blocks and heat-treated, precision-ground steel connecting pins.
- Quick Change Setup: A removable saw sleeve configuration enables pre-setting blades, greatly accelerating operational transitions.
- Automatic Lubrication: Features a centralized automatic lubrication system that coats the chain and race assembly to ensure longevity and consistent movement.
- Star-Delta Starter: Includes an automatic Star-Delta starter for smooth, slow-speed motor initialization along with safe low-voltage controls.
- Operator Safety: Outfitted with three comprehensive sets of anti-kickback fingers (two positioned at the top and one at the bottom) paired with CE-style European guard profiling.
- Powered Adjustments: Motorized rise-and-fall controls handle the pressure rollers for swift workpiece thickness calibration.
Electrical & Power
- Model: MRS-300
- Serial Number: 21-312005
- Voltage: 460 V
- Phase/Frequency: 3 Phase / 60 Hz
- Total Amps: 68.4 A
- Total Horsepower: 52 HP
- Largest Motor (Saw Arbor): 50 HP
- Feed Motor: 2 HP
- Thickness Adjustment Motor: 0.5 HP
Operating Capacities
- Maximum Cutting Width: 11.8" (300 mm)
- Maximum Working Thickness (15" Blade): 4.72" (120 mm)
- Maximum Working Thickness (14" Blade): 4.33" (110 mm)
- Minimum Workpiece Length (Standard): 23" (585 mm) (Can achieve 11.8" with optional short stock attachment)
- Feed Speeds: Variable from 25 to 100 FPM (7.5 to 30 m/min)
Arbor & Blade Dimensions
- Saw Arbor Speed: 3,800 RPM
- Saw Blade Diameter Range: 8" to 15" (203 mm to 380 mm)
- Saw Arbor Sleeve Outer Diameter: 70 mm with dual keyways
- Inner Saw Arbor Diameter: 50 mm
- Usable Saw Sleeve Arbor Length: 12" (305 mm)
Physical Properties & Dimensions
- Table Size: 60" x 30" (1530 mm x 760 mm)
- Table Height from Floor: 33.5" (851 mm)
- Dust Hood Outlets: (2) 6" Diameter connections (150 mm)
- Net Machine Weight: 4,510 lbs (2,050 kgs)
- Overall Machine Dimensions: 82.68" L x 59" W x 56.5" H