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Model 3A Air-Operated Cut-Off Machine

Model 3A Air-Operated Cut-Off Machine

Complete with motor starter, 2HP (220/440 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz) motor, Model 443 manual length gauge assembly, choice of one standard cutter block assembly and standard cut-off blade

  • Best use: high production applications or long production run applications
  • Simple, fast setup – easy to learn
  • Inexpensive, resharpenable blades
  • Chipless rotary cut is clean, smooth and fast
  • Air power provides fast cutting – up to 3/8” wall thickness

Continental cut-off machines cut pipe and tube quickly and cleanly using the unique rotary cut-off method. This method and our machines have a number of benefits over other processes:

Because the blade only passes through the tube’s wall thickness, not the entire diameter, cuts are much faster than band saws, cold saws, etc. No chips are created and usually no coolant is required, so your parts and the work area stay clean. No chips, No mess, No hassle! The cut is smooth and clean with minimal burrs, so secondary de-burring operations can often be eliminated.

Capacity:

1/4” to 4-1/2” OD X 3/8” wall


Typical cut times for mild steel:

3” OD X 3/16” wall – 4 seconds
4-1/2” OD X 1/4” wall – 10 seconds


Includes:

Manual length gauge
Cutter block assembly
Standard cut-off blade


Optional:

Automatic length gauge assembly
Wide range of cutter block assemblies
Motor upgrade to 3HP
Tube support system
Automatic feed systems


Accessories

Variable Speed Drive Options

Allows control of blade rotational speed with 2 or 3HP motors

Model 421A

3HP fixed-speed motor assembly with 3-belt drive, in place of standard 2HP

Model 465

Cutter block assembly for 3/8” to 1-1/4” OD pipe and tube

Model 467

Cutter block assembly for 3/4” to 4-1/2” OD pipe and tube

Model 447

Automatic length gauge assembly, for use on air-operated machines

Free sample cutting offer on your material

Let us introduce you to the many advantages of Continental’s rotary cutoff method. Simply send us a short sample of the pipe or tube you typically cut and we’ll cut it on a Continental tube cutting machine and send you the cut pieces so you can see the clean, square, cut Continental machines produce. We’ll also include a detailed report that includes cut times, production rates, tooling costs and more. We’re sure you’ll be impressed!

Request a Sample Cut

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