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ACM BS540VS vertical bandsaw machine with large cutting table and digital control panel
Freestanding IWM UK bandsaw machine with open cabinet doors, yellow blade guard, and grey cast iron table
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  • ACM BS540VS vertical bandsaw machine with large cutting table and digital control panel
  • Freestanding IWM UK bandsaw machine with open cabinet doors, yellow blade guard, and grey cast iron table
  • Closeup of an IWM UK bandsaw range machine cutting a copper-coloured workpiece on a metal table

IWM UK Bandsaw Range

IWM
A straightforwardly built, heavy-duty vertical bandsaw for workshops that resaw, rip, and curve-cut solid timber every day. Cast-iron construction throughout, three-phase power, and quick blade-change tensioning — specified and stocked in the UK by IWM.

Typically chosen by

  • Joinery shops that resaw solid timber sections daily and need a machine that holds its setup without constant adjustment
  • Bespoke furniture and cabinet makers who switch regularly between curve work and straight resawing and want fast blade changes built in
  • Small to mid-sized timber workshops with a three-phase supply looking for a cast-iron machine at a competitive UK price point
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Key specification considerations

Max Cutting Height
350mm
Sufficient for resawing most solid timber sections and large softwood blanks — confirm your tallest regular workpiece before specifying.
Max Cutting Width
500mm
Table Size
750mm × 530mm
A generously sized table for this class of machine; supports longer boards without requiring a separate outfeed stand in most joinery applications.
Motor
3hp, 415V three-phase
Requires a three-phase supply — confirm your workshop electrical provision before ordering.
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SpecificationValueNotes
Motor
3hp
Electrical Supply
415V three-phase
Three-phase only — your supply and amperage capacity should be confirmed with your electrician prior to ordering.
Table Size
750mm × 530mm
Max Cutting Height
350mm
Max Cutting Width
500mm
Blade Width Capacity
6mm – 35mm
A wide blade range means this machine can be set up for fine curve work at the narrow end or efficient straight resawing with a wider blade.
Wheels
Cast iron, rubber-coated
Rubber-coated cast iron wheels reduce transmitted vibration, which helps maintain a cleaner cut surface and extends blade life.
Upper Guide Adjustment
Rack and pinion, counterbalanced
Counterbalancing means the upper guide stays where it is set rather than dropping under its own weight — a practical safety benefit during day-to-day use.
Blade Tensioning
Quick-action, width-specific
Quick-action tensioning allows faster blade changes when switching between widths, reducing downtime in a busy workshop.
Table Tilt
Rack and pinion
Mitre Gauge
45° left and right
Lower Blade Guide
Yes
The lower guide stabilises the blade below the table, reducing drift and improving cut accuracy — particularly important when resawing under load.
Certification
Full CE specification
Construction
Heavy-duty vertical
Optional Accessories
Available — contact IWM to discuss
Speak to IWM at the point of enquiry to confirm which accessories are available for this model and whether they are held in stock at Newark.
Price (Ex Works, Newark)
£3,450 + VAT
Ex Works Newark — delivery and installation costs should be discussed with IWM at the point of enquiry.
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Is this the right
machine for you?

Choose the IWM UK Bandsaw Range if...

  • Your workshop regularly resaws or rips solid timber sections up to 350mm in height and needs a machine built to handle that daily without flexing or losing accuracy
  • You need a stable, cast-iron construction bandsaw that will hold its blade guides and table settings over a full production day
  • You cut a variety of blade widths — from fine curved work to straight resawing — and want quick blade changes built into the design
  • Your workshop has a three-phase supply and you want a straightforwardly specified, competitively priced UK-stocked machine

Consider an alternate model if...

  • Your cutting height requirement exceeds 350mm — IWM's range also includes larger models (530, 630, and 700 series); talk to us to confirm which capacity suits your application
  • Your workshop runs on single-phase supply only — this machine is three-phase and no single-phase variant is available in this specification
  • Your volume or application is lighter — a smaller bandsaw may represent better value if you are not regularly working at or near the capacity limits of this machine
  • You require a re-saw fence, CNC control, or automated feed as standard — these are not features of this machine; contact IWM to discuss whether your application calls for a higher-specification model
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