HR500 Horizontal Resaw
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HR500 Horizontal Resaw

Sawmills & Primary Processing

An affordable, modular multi-head horizontal resaw that can grow with your business from one to six heads, producing up to six boards and one slab in a single pass.

The HR500 is a horizontal multi-head resaw designed to break down larger cant stock into finished boards and slab material in a single pass. Unlike traditional single-head resaws, this machine combines multiple saw heads in a modular configuration, allowing operators to produce up to six boards and one slab from a single pass through the machine.

The HR500's modular architecture is its primary technical differentiator. Starting with a two-head base module, operations can scale incrementally by adding up to four additional heads without replacing core equipmentโ€”a cost-effective alternative to purchasing multiple machines. The saw heads feature a 0โ€“8ยฐ tilt angle for angle cuts and bevel operations, while centralized hydraulic blade tension and lubrication systems ensure consistent cut quality across all heads. A separate control stand isolates all operational controls from the cutting area, improving operator safety and ergonomics. Head adjustment is available in both manual screw and electric up/down variants, accommodating different production workflows.

The HR500 serves small to medium woodworking operations and industrial sawmills processing hardwood and softwood cant material. It is ideal for facilities running production volumes of 50โ€“500 board feet per shift, where throughput efficiency justifies multi-head investment but capital constraints favor modular, scalable solutions. The machine processes cant lengths as short as 1.2 m (with double roller configuration), making it suitable for processing both full-length and shorter stock without waste.

Within its class, the HR500 bridges the gap between single-head horizontal resaws and large, fixed multi-head systems. Its modularity eliminates the need for significant upfront capital expenditure while maintaining the throughput advantage of parallel cutting heads. This positions it as a growth-focused tool for operations transitioning from smaller capacity equipment toward industrial-scale production.

Technical Specifications

Sawing Capacity

Base Module Heads 2 heads
Maximum Heads 6 heads
Maximum Output Per Pass 6 boards and 1 slab
Minimum Cant Length (with double roller) 1.2 m

Blade

Blade Tilt Angle 0-8 degrees

Features

Head Adjustment Manual screw (electric up/down optional)
Blade Lubrication Centralized
Hydraulic Blade Tension Centralized
Design Type Modular
Control Stand Separate

Applications

flooring production

medium workshop

Hardwood flooring mills use the HR500 at 5โ€“6 heads to resaw premium cant material into uniform flooring strips and matching trim stock. The centralized hydraulic tension system delivers the tight tolerances needed for tongue-and-groove milling, while the modular design allows mills to add capacity in response to species demand cycles without replacing existing equipment infrastructure.

solid wood crafting

small workshop

Small furniture makers use the HR500's two-head base configuration to resaw 4ร—4 and 6ร—6 cant material into book-matched veneer pairs and dimensioned blanks for tabletops, panel frames, and structural components. The 0โ€“8ยฐ tilt capability enables bevel-edge blanks for angled joinery and design features, while centralized blade tension maintains the tolerances required for visible wood grain matching and hand-tool finishing.

timber construction

medium workshop

Timber frame and heavy timber builders deploy the HR500 at 4โ€“6 heads to process large-dimension cant stock (12ร—12, 16ร—16) into finished beams, posts, and accent boards in single passes. The modular scaling allows operations to match cutting capacity to seasonal demand without idle capital investment, while the separate control stand keeps sawyers clear of flying debris and dust in outdoor or semi-sheltered milling environments.

industrial batch production

industrial workshop

Industrial sawmills processing mixed hardwood and softwood inventory scale the HR500 to maximum six-head capacity for high-throughput primary breakdown of long cant material. Electric head adjustment and centralized controls enable rapid reconfiguration between thickness specifications, while the 1.2 m minimum cant length compatibility maximizes yield from mill-run inventory and short-end recovery programs.

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