PILOUS semiautomatic metal bandsaw ARG 500 PLUS SAF is a universal bandsaw with the whole cutting cycle taking place after pressing a single switch: clamping the work piece, sawblade switch-on, cutting, sawblade stop, raising the arm to the initial (adjustable) position, opening the vice. This, in connection with a hydraulic feed, substantially increases the cutting productivity, especially in full materials. Individual control of all functions also available. Manual work piece feed. SAF versions are equipped with stronger motor and frequency converter, which provides for optimum sawblade speed between 15 and 90 m/min. The optimum sawblade speed improves the machine productivity, accuracy of cutting and sawblade lifetime. A vice pressure control device is also included in the standard version equipment.