Block Saws
A block saw cuts raw stock into the corner blocks used in block-style pallet production. The blocks go directly into a nailing machine, so dimensional consistency matters on every piece.
Pendu's block saw runs a double-feeding design with an auto-feed system, cutting two blocks side by side simultaneously, increasing output without adding a second machine or a second operator.
Block saw configuration comes down to three things: the size of material you're feeding, the length of block you're cutting, and the tolerance your nailing system requires.
Material Size: The raw stock going into the machine determines how the feed system is set up. Pendu's double-feeding design runs two pieces side by side with an auto-feed system, cutting two blocks simultaneously per cycle. Most block cutters process one piece at a time.
Block Length: The length of block your operation needs to produce determines whether the application falls within the machine's range. If it doesn't, that's a build conversation.
Tolerance: The blocks go directly into a nailing machine. If they're off dimension, they jam the nailer and stop the line. How tight the tolerance needs to be depends on what the nailing system requires, and the machine gets configured accordingly.
Throughput and Accuracy: Block output and dimensional consistency are tied together. How many blocks per cycle and how tight the tolerance needs to be determine how the machine is configured. The goal is blocks that move through the nailer cleanly, every cycle. If your production volume or tolerance requirements fall outside what a standard configuration covers, reach out. Our team will build something custom that fits your requirements.
Block production is usually a dedicated station. The machine runs on its own, and what matters is whether the blocks coming off it are keeping pace with assembly demand and meeting the tolerance the nailer requires.
Block production that keeps pace with assembly demand: When the block saw can't keep up with nailing machine demand, blocks become the bottleneck and the rest of the line waits. Pendu's double-feeding design cuts two blocks per cycle, keeping block output ahead of assembly demand without requiring a second machine.
Blocks that move through the nailer without jamming: A block that's off dimension doesn't make it through the nailer cleanly. When that happens consistently, it stops the line and pulls an operator off other work to clear it. Pendu block saws are configured to the tolerance your nailing system requires, so the blocks coming off the saw are the blocks the nailer expects.
Applications that need something built to spec: Not every block pallet operation runs standard dimensions or standard tolerances. When the application requires something more specific, Pendu's engineering team builds to it. Tell us what your nailing system requires and what you're cutting, and we'll work through the right solution.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you hold?
That depends on your nailing system and what your end customer requires. Tolerance requirements vary between operations, and the right answer comes out of a conversation about what the block has to do once it reaches the nailer. Call us at 717-354-4348 and we'll work through it.
How fast does a block saw run?
Block output depends on the machine configuration and the dimensions you're cutting. The right starting point is your assembly demand — how many blocks per shift your nailing system requires. Tell us that number, and we'll tell you whether the machine keeps pace.
What size material can it handle?
Block dimensions and raw material sizes vary between operations, and the machine gets configured to what your production requires. If you're unsure whether your dimensions fall within range, that's exactly the conversation to have before anything else. Call us and we'll work through it.
What kind of support can I expect after installation?
Pendu is based in New Holland, PA. When you call, you reach people who know the equipment. Reach out for parts, troubleshooting, or with service questions. See our After-Purchase Support page for more information.
If You Can Describe It, We Can Build It.
Block dimensions, raw material, nailing system tolerances, and production volume all factor into how a block saw gets configured. Most operations have at least one requirement that falls outside what a catalog machine covers. If that's where you are, tell us what you're cutting, how many blocks per shift you need to produce, and what your nailing system requires. We'll take it from there.
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