It runs on a KANG TGK-16 Double Column Band Gear Drive with Hydraulic Clamping Structural Steel Cutting Saw and is an industrial-grade double-column bandsaw. It uses a 3.0/4.0 kW double-speed motor to achieve two saw blade speeds of 36 and 56 MPM. Gear drive: The powerful motor provides the necessary torque to drive the bandsaw blade through metal workpieces with efficiency and accuracy. This bandsaw is capable of cutting a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, wood, rubber, foam, ceramics, glass, and more.