- Programmable servo positioning cycles through cut lengths across a full bundle without operator resets. The right fit when length changes are frequent and an operator is currently tied to the station.
- Configured to run inside a complete Pendu pallet line alongside gang saws, notchers, and stackers, with powered rollcases and remote control stations available.
Cutoff Saws
The cutoff station is where a lot of pallet lines lose time. Manual resets between lengths. A saw that can't hold pace with the gang. One operator parked at the station when they're needed somewhere else.
Pendu's pallet cutoff saws are built around those problems. The line covers the full range: air-operated trim saws for stations that need minimal setup to fully programmable servo-driven systems that automate length cycling across entire bundles without operator intervention. Heavy-duty steel construction and carbide-tipped blades hold up under continuous production. Every model runs or integrates directly into a complete Pendu pallet production line. Same infeed, same takeaway, same accountability.
Cutting something these configurations don’t cover? Tell us what you’re running, and we’ll engineer a better solution.
Whether you're running a single-station setup or integrating into a full pallet production line, the configuration options below reflect what Pendu has already engineered and built for real production environments.
Programmable Length Cycling: Servo positioning cycles through cut lengths across a full bundle automatically. No manual resets between cuts, and no operator parked at the station.
Multi-Head Configurations: For operations that need to process multiple cut points in a single pass, multi-head configurations are available. Running more than one cut simultaneously reduces cycle time and pulls operator intervention out of the equation.
Line Integration: Every cutoff saw can run as a unit or drop into a complete pallet production line alongside Pendu gang saws, trim saws, notchers, and stackers. Powered rollcases and remote control stations are available for line-ready installation.
Power Source Options: Electric motor-driven configurations, or an air-operated option for shops where electrical infrastructure is a constraint.
Custom Length Specs: Maximum cut length can be built to customer specification, useful for unique pallet dimensions, custom block lengths, or stringer profiles that fall outside typical production ranges.
Cut Length Range:
2’ to 16'; maximum cut length built to specification
Material Handled:
Cants, dimensional lumber, rail ties, bundled raw material
Drive:
Electric, typically 10 HP to 30 HP (TEFC, belt-driven), sized to throughput; air-operated option available
Blades:
Carbide-tipped
Options:
Multi-head configurations, powered rollcases, remote control stations, touchscreen controls, servo-driven pusher carriage, automatic queuing stops
Comparison Guide
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- Built to cut cants to length at production volume, with heavy-duty construction and carbide-tipped blades that hold up under continuous running.
- Built to cut cants to length at production volume, with heavy-duty construction and carbide-tipped blades that hold up under continuous running.
- Multi-head configurations make more than one cut simultaneously, reducing cycle time and operator handling on every piece.
- Configured to run inside a complete Pendu pallet line alongside gang saws, notchers, and stackers, with powered rollcases and remote control stations available.
- An air-operated unit needing only power and air connections. The simplest way to add a dedicated cutting station without electrical infrastructure work.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which cutoff saw is right for my operation?
It depends on your production volume, your material, and how that cut fits into the rest of your line. Pendu builds cutoff saws across a range — from smaller single-arbor configurations built for growing operations to heavy-duty systems designed for continuous high-volume production.
The best starting point is a direct conversation about your current setup, your throughput goals, and what you're cutting. Call us at 717-354-4348 or contact us to start that conversation.
Are the controls developed in-house?
Yes. Pendu's controls are engineered and built in-house. For more complex systems and custom configurations, controls are designed to application-specific requirements, including HMI interfaces with saved presets where the application calls for it. Because Pendu handles engineering, fabrication, and controls under one roof, there's no third-party integrator managing the controls package. You deal with one team throughout.
Can you build a cutoff saw that can integrate with my existing line?
Yes. Pendu has retrofitted equipment into existing production lines, adapting to floor plans, upstream feeds, and downstream take-away that are already in place. If your operation already has conveyor, a tilt hoist, or a stacking system, Pendu's engineering team will design to that reality rather than asking you to reconfigure around a catalog product.
What does the engineering and customization process look like?
It starts with a conversation about your operation, including what you're cutting, how much, how it moves through your facility, and what your current line looks like. From there, Pendu's engineering team works up a design that fits your application.
What kind of support can I expect after installation?
Pendu is based in New Holland, PA, and when you call, you reach people who know the equipment. We’re available to answer your parts sourcing, troubleshooting, and service questions. See our After-Purchase Support page for more information.
Not Seeing What You Need?
Tell us what you're trying to run, what your line looks like, and where the bottleneck is. Pendu engineers have built custom solutions for operations across the wood processing and heavy industrial industries for decades. If the catalog doesn't fit your application, we'll build something that does.
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