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The KKS Series – The Reliable All-Rounder

The KKS Series – The Reliable All-Rounder
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The KKS Series – The Reliable All-Rounder

Product catalog summary
Overview of KKS Series Circular Saws
The KKS Series, including models KKS 400 and KKS 450, are versatile circular cold saws designed for cutting steel. These machines are known for their reliability and innovative design, reflecting Kaltenbach's extensive experience in the field.
Key Features
  • Upstroking Saw Design: Offers easy access to the saw table, safe blade positioning, ergonomic material handling, and a 180° swivel capability for the saw table and blade.
  • High Performance: Equipped with a strong drive train for high performance and low noise, and a robust trunnion bearing for precise cuts.
  • Efficient Cooling and Chip Removal: Options for flood coolant or atomised lubrication systems, with efficient chip removal mechanisms.
  • Hydraulic Clamping: Vertical and optional horizontal clamps ensure secure material positioning.
Model Variants
  • KKS 400 E / KKS 450 E: Semi-automatic models suitable for small batch work, featuring electronic cutting height adjustment and user-friendly controls.
  • KKS 400 H / KKS 450 H: Enhanced hydraulic units for high-performance mitre cutting, with simplified controls and additional PLC operating panel.
  • KKS 400 DH: Double circular saw configuration for increased productivity, allowing for simultaneous or separate operation of two saws.
  • KKS 450 R: Specialized for tube cutting with features like a rigid vertical clamping vice and electronic cutting stroke limitation.
  • KKS 400 NA: Fully automatic model ideal for a variety of materials, offering features like automatic cutting height adjustment and NC control for easy programming.
Technical Specifications
  • Sawblade Diameter: Ranges from 400 mm to 450 mm depending on the model.
  • Drive Capacity: Varies with options for frequency-controlled drives.
  • Cutting Speed: Multiple speed settings available, with options for frequency-controlled adjustments.
  • Dimensions and Weight: Vary across models, with specific measurements provided for each.
Optional Equipment and Accessories
  • Frequency controlled saw drive, atomised lubrication system, roller conveyors, and length measuring equipment are available as optional enhancements.
Conclusion
The KKS Series by Kaltenbach offers a comprehensive range of circular saws tailored for various metalworking needs, combining robust design with advanced features for efficient and precise cutting operations.
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Circular Saws for Steel The KKS Series – The Reliable All-Rounder

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KKS 400 / KKS 450 – The turntable has a range of 180° KKS upstroking cold saws refl ect Kaltenbach‘s unique experience and innovative history, making for an ultra-reliable all-rounder. The proven KALTENBACH principle of the “upstroking” saw offers the following advantages: „R saw table is freely accessible from the front „R sawblade remains safely in the machine housing while the material is positioned and removed „R material is ergonomically transported, clamped and cut „R saw table and sawblade can be swivelled through 180° „R workpiece is always clamped from both sides „R in case of mitre...

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Excellent accessibility for blade changes Chip conveyor and container for continuous chip removal Coolant atomizer system are optional available The strong drive train ensures high performance and low noise levels for the KKS 400 / KKS 450 ranges. The well-proven method of guiding the saw arm using a robust trunnion bearing is practically free of wear. It is rigid and permits work to very tight tolerances. Setting of cutting speed and feed is very easy, even for an unskilled operator. Effective cooling of the sawblade with fl ood coolant or optionally by an atomised lubrication system and effi...

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KKS 400 E / KKS 450 E The KKS 400 E and KKS 450 E are particularly suited for one-off and small batch work. They are fully fl edged semi-automatic cold circular saws with capability. Cutting height is electronically set via a key on all KKS models. Compact and user-friendly electronic controls are arranged on the right side of the machine. The wide front door facilitates fast and easy sawblade change, chip removal and replacement of the neoprene Vulkollan roller, as well as simple maintenance work on the machine. Semi-Automatic Cold Circular Saws KKS E Clamping of workpiece, Sawing operation,...

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Semi-Automatic Universal Circular Saws KKS H Enhanced productivity and excellent ease of use. KKS 400 H / KKS 450 H The KKS 400 H and KKS 450 H semiautomatic universal circular saws are equipped with an increased output of the hydraulic unit and a long stroke clamping device which makes these circular saws high-performance and universal mitre-cutting machines. State of the art controls have reduced the number of operating keys to 5. Operation is simple and ergonomical. An additional PLC operating panel permits the selection of different modes. The following parameters are set and stored in the...

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The KKS 400 H can be extended to the KKS 400 DH double circular saw. It then consists of two machines with a positioning rack and a central control. In order to obtain the desired ut-off length one of the machines is positioned by a handwheel or via NC preselection. Both machines are centrally operated via a foot switch. However, it is also possible to use both saws separately at any time. In addition, a length measuring unit may be installed at one of the machines. Double circular saw KKS 400 DH Double Circular Saw KKS 400 DH Enhanced speed, precision, productivity.

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Semiautomatic sawing machine for straight cuts in tubes KKS 450 R ƒÞ Rigid vertical clamping vice attached to saw table with long stroke clamping cylinder ƒÞ Saw table prepared for attaching the client‘s jigs ƒÞ Hydraulic sawblade feed, infi nitely variable ƒÞ Electronic cutting stroke limitation with toothed segment and rotary encoder ƒÞ Coolant atomiser system ƒÞ Electric equipment with two hands safety control ƒÞ Programming panel with diagnostic functions and text indicator ƒÞ Large electrically interlocked front door for rapid change of sawblade and chip removers Secure clamping and precise...

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Fully Automatic Universal Sawing Machine KKS 400 NA The evolution of fully automated miter sawing. The KKS 400 NA is ideal for cutting fl at, angle and solid materials as well as tubes and profi les. Different drive options and magazines for material pre-storage make this machine a real allrounder. Fully Automatic Universal Sawing Machine KKS 400 NA ƒÞ Optimum chip and coolant fl ow enhanced by the KALTENBACH upstroking blade principle ƒÞ Superior cut quality due to workpiece clamping bothsides of the sawblade and infi nitely variable feed rate ƒÞ Short cycle times thanks to automatic cutting...

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Accessories: ƒÞ Coolant atomiser system ƒÞ Horizontal clamp ƒÞ Trim stop ƒÞ Chin conveyor / container ƒÞ Magazines Horizontal clamp – shown here on Various magazine options outfeed side Movable workpiece stop for straight cuts and short remnants

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Length Measuring System L 45 E Manual length measuring system. Stop plate can be raised manually. Length Measuring System L 45 I Stop carriage with remote control by handwheel. Arresting by hydraulic hand valve. Stop plate raising and lowering by separate hydraulic hand valve. Electronic digital readout. Length Measuring System L 40 NC Powered setting of measured length via NC control. The cut-off length is preselected from four memories containing 100 length dimensions each. The stop carriage is automatically clamped after positioning. KKS 400 E with L 40 NC length measuring system and T3 transport...

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Robotic Coping Machines Band- and Circular- Sawing Machines Drilling Machines Measuring Systems Transport Systems Contour Marking Punching/Shearing Machines Plate Processing Centers In addition to an standard extensive programm KALTENBACH offers special solutions for metal working. Ask for our brochure as well as any additional information you might require. Kaltenbach GmbH + Co. KG Postfach 17 40 D-79507 Lörrach Blasiring 4 D-79539 Lörrach Tel.: +49 (0) 7621 / 175-0 Fax: +49 (0) 7621 / 175-477 [email protected] www.kaltenbach.com KALTENBACH Metall Working Systems: The Full Range.

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