In a butcher’s shop or cutting room, a band saw is valued for two very specific things: how it performs when the work gets more demanding and how easy it is to keep clean. At MEDOC, this idea is clearly understood when comparing two families: the STL F range (fixed table) —with several sizes to adapt to available space and production volume— and the STL 3-wheel range – fixed table, where the STL 800 F represents the step up to a machine designed for more demanding jobs.
What they share: real hygiene, easy access and practical design
Both families share the same construction philosophy: stainless steel, open design and solutions aimed at making cleaning less of a daily battle. The structure makes it easier to wash underneath and access critical areas, reducing the points where residue can build up. The table and its shapes help make rinsing faster and prevent hard-to-reach corners.
Access through the doors is designed to open widely, and they can even be removed for certain cleaning or maintenance tasks. In the working area, details are included to help keep the machine clean during use: blade scrapers and wheel scrapers, located on both the upper and lower sections, helping to reduce build-up.
There is also a strong focus on control and safety: a safety lip is described around the wheel area (front and back, top and bottom), together with a tensioning system that is accessible and easy to check, using a spring-loaded control that makes it clear when the correct point has been reached. The blade guard/guide can be adjusted in height to adapt the cut to the product and improve operator safety.
STL F range (fixed table): the advantage of choosing the right size for your reality
The great strength of the STL F (fixed table) is that it allows you to choose between several sizes (STL-350, STL-390, STL-430, STL-480) while keeping the same focus on hygiene and professional use. This makes it especially interesting when space is a deciding factor or when you want to match the machine to the workload without oversizing.
In blade guidance, one very practical point is described: double guide in the table area (front and rear), designed to keep the blade well controlled and prevent twisting in small cuts. A deflector is also added so that residue does not slip into sensitive areas between the wheel and the blade. For everyday work, the machine also includes a simple thickness guide: useful for quick references and, when it is not needed, it can be stored away so it does not get in the way during large cuts.
STL 3-wheel range – fixed table: the STL 800 F as the example when you need a step up in power
When regular work involves heavier loads —bone, frozen product or long operating runs— the STL 3-wheel – fixed table family becomes the next level. The STL 800 F is mentioned as a clear reference for that step up: a machine aimed at intensive performance and at maintaining available power when demand is high. The comparison also highlights the difference in motorisation: the mid-range goes up to 3 kW, and the 800 reaches 4 kW, intended for more demanding tasks.
How to decide which MEDOC band saw you need:
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If you need to adapt to available space and choose the size according to workload, the STL F family (fixed table) gives you flexibility without giving up easy cleaning.
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If you are looking for greater power for tougher, more continuous work, the STL 3-wheel – fixed table family (with the STL 800 F as an example) is the natural next step.
