1993 Kasto GKS-400 AU/1200 Automatic Up-Acting Cold Saw | 47" Feed | 16" Blade

Kasto GKS-400 AU/1200 Automatic Up-Acting Cold Saw

16" Blade | 47.2" Auto-Feed | Programmable Mitering | 1993 Model

"High-Precision German Engineering for Heavy Production"

Available for acquisition is this 1993 Kasto GKS-400 AU/1200, a machine widely regarded as the "Gold Standard" for automatic, high-precision circular sawing. This unit is specifically designed for shops that require perfectly square, repeatable cuts with zero operator intervention. Its Up-Acting hydraulic design ensures that the material is clamped with maximum rigidity against the table and fence, resulting in superior surface finishes and extended blade life.

Technical Specifications

• Year of Manufacture: 1993
• Serial Number: 3252-105-001
• Saw Blade Diameter: 15.74" (400mm)
• Cutting Capacity (90°):
• Round: 5.11" (130mm)
• Square/Flat: 8.26" x 3.14" (210mm x 80mm)
• Auto-Feed Stroke: 47.2" (1200mm) Single Stroke
• Feed System: Fully Automatic with Programmable Lengths
• Mitering Range: 0° to 150° (Automatic Table Swiveling)
• Blade Speeds: 36 / 72 RPM (Two-Speed Motor)
• Main Motor: Approx. 3.5 HP / 440V / 3-Phase
• Machine Weight: Approx. 3,650 lbs

Key Features & Dealer Advantages

• Hydraulic Up-Stroking Motion: Unlike standard "chop saws," the Kasto blade feeds from below the table. This geometry pushes the material into the machine’s bed, eliminating vibration and chatter for mirror-like finishes.
• Extended AU/1200 Feed System: This model is equipped with the 1200mm (47.2") feed carriage, allowing for much longer single-stroke cuts than the standard 600mm models.
• Double Clamping Vise: Uses hydraulic horizontal and vertical clamping on both sides of the blade. This prevents the "cut-off" piece from falling and creating a burr, saving significant secondary finishing time.
• German Build Quality: Kasto machines are legendary for their longevity. A 1990s-era GKS-400 is often preferred by maintenance managers over modern imports because of the massive cast-iron base and easily serviceable industrial hydraulics.

Dealer Note: "Serial number 3252-105-001 is a verified 1993 unit. Kasto saws are the workhorses of the aluminum and steel service center world. This specific AU/1200 unit is highly desirable because of the automatic miter capability and the extended feed stroke. It has been checked for hydraulic pressure and indexing accuracy and is ready to go back into a production environment."