Meat Bandsaws

What a meat bandsaw does

A meat bandsaw uses a continuous toothed blade running over two wheels to cut cleanly through meat, bone and frozen product. Butchers use them to break down carcasses and primals and to cut chops, steaks, T-bones and osso buco; supermarkets, wholesalers and abattoirs use larger models for higher volumes.

Choosing a meat bandsaw

• Cutting capacity: the height and width of the opening under the blade guide decides the largest piece you can cut.
• Table size: a larger stainless steel table supports bigger cuts and makes repetitive cutting easier.
• Blade speed and size: faster blade speeds give cleaner cuts through bone; blade length and width affect how often blades need changing.
• Safety: look for a brake motor, low voltage switching and an emergency latch-in stop.
• Hygiene: full 304 stainless steel construction with a smooth finish is easier to clean and stands up to daily wash-down.
• Power: commercial bandsaws usually run on three phase power.

Our range

We stock HT Barnes bandsaws, designed and built in Australia: the compact Junior and the heavy duty Blademaster MK3.

Delivery and our price-beat guarantee

We deliver Australia-wide by tailgate truck, usually within 2 to 5 business days to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide and 4 to 12 days elsewhere. Prices are shown ex GST with the GST-inclusive price alongside. Found a lower price? Send us the link under our Price-Beat Guarantee and we'll send you a one-off discount code.

Meat bandsaw FAQs

Do meat bandsaws need three phase power?

Both HT Barnes models run on a 415V three phase supply, which must be connected by a licensed electrician.

Can a bandsaw cut frozen meat?

Yes. Cutting through frozen product and bone is one of the main jobs of a butcher's bandsaw.

Related categories

• Commercial Food Slicers
• Meat Injectors & Tenderisers
• Meat Ageing Cabinets