Thunderhead Series
 

The Thunderhead is a rugged saw with a proven heritage dating back 60 years. Today, the Thunderhead is available with the most modern advances in drive technology including SSI’s proprietary Long Belt drive and Bear Claw™ force control systems. The Series is available in three models representing a range of prices and sophistication. The CS model is the lowest price model and yet has the same rugged platform as the most expensive model. The CS has manual controls and can be equipped with the most popular options, which allows us to manufacture it at the highest efficiency to save you money. The CG model is the intermediate price model that can be equipped with automation and touch-screen controls. This is the preferred model for granite countertop shops and can be equipped with most of the popular standard options. The CA model is the high-end model that can be equipped with any standard option. This machine is the preferred model for industrial users who need more power, a larger blade, more Z axis travel, and the most sophisticated automation for continuous hands-off operation. This model can be equipped with a profiler electronic package for machining architectural shapes. The CA machine is the only model in the Thunderhead Series that can be built with custom modifications and options to suit your very special needs. Dual Head Rip Sawing, Conveyorized Material Handling, and Unitized Table-Saw are just a few of the special constructions that have been built. Talk to a Sales Specialist about your particular needs, whether they be price & delivery, features or custom modifications.

Thunderhead Series Comparison

CS Model
CG Model
CA Model
10HP
230 Volt, 3 Phase Power
12' Cut
3.5" Raise and Lower via Actuator
18" Blade Guard
Rack and Pinion Feed
10' Gantry Movement
Manual Gantry
Water Solenoid
Controls in Side of Electrical Enclosure
15HP
230 Volt, 3 Phase Power
12' Cut
7.5" Raise and Lower via Actuator
18" Blade Guard
Rack and Pinion Feed
10' Gantry Movement
Manual Gantry
Water Solenoid
Controls on Convenient Swing Arm
20HP
230 Volt, 3 Phase Power
12' Cut
12" Raise and Lower via Screws
24" Blade Guard
Rack and Pinion Feed
10' Gantry Movement
Power Gantry
Water Solenoid
Controls on Convenient Swing Arm
 
 
Options
 
Posts for Gantry
Long Belt Drive System
Forward Force Control
Laser Light 
Digital Readout
Choice of Table
230 Volt, 3 Phase Power
Posts for Gantry
Power Gantry
Long Belt Drive System
Forward Force Control
Reverse Force Control
Laser Light
Digital Readout
Wireless Remote
20HP
Silver Automation
Gold Automation
Soft Feed Limits
Choice of Table
480 Volt, 3 Phase Power
Custom Color
Posts for Gantry
Long Belt Drive System
Forward Force Control
Reverse Force Control
Laser Light
Digital Readout
Wireless Remote
90 Degree Tilting Head
Silver Automation
Gold Automation

Platinum Automation

4-Axis CNC Package

Soft Feed Limits
Reverse Cut
Extra Tram Travel
Choice of Table
480 Volt, 3 Phase Power
Custom Color


Thunderhead Series Details

American Made Baldor Motor
Manual Gantry
Powered Gantry
Powered Carriage Movement
 
 
 
 
Actuator Raise and Lower
Powered Raise and Lower
Raise and Lower Limits
Coolant Control
 
 
 
 
Manual Control
Silver Automation
Gold Automation
Control Swing Arm
 
 
 
 
Long Belt Drive
Gantry Belt Drive
Force Control Fuse
Mechanical Tilt Arbor