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Oleson Saw Technology (OST), a division of York Saw and Knife, is an acknowledged leader in saws and saw filing room equipment for the forest products industry.  York Saw and Knife is the premiere expert in machine knife technology and manufacturing since 1906.  

In addition to being the only US distributor of the most modern line of saw filing equipment available, Iseli of Switzerland, OST utilizes the equipment in the manufacturing of their band saws. 

The fully automated Iseli line features a benching station, swaging and shaping, sharpening, stellite tipping, leveling, and side grinding machines. These machines replace what was once done by hand, allowing mills to be more effective as well as creating a better end-product. 

The machines have a short set-up time and allow programs to be saved for efficiency. The programming allows for one person to operate multiple machines simultaneously, instead of only doing one operation at a time.  

Additionally, the automation of the equipment ensures a consistent, repeated quality of machining.  Band saws are now produced with a precise and accurate profile every time as human error is virtually eliminated. Mills now have better and increased output due to the advancement of Iseli saw filing machine line.

With help from Iseli and their state-of-the-art equipment, the quality of finish and sharpness on Oleson saws are unparalleled in either ready-to-tip, swaged tooth, or stellite tipped saws.Mills can now purchase Iseli of Switzerland machines for their saw filing rooms directly from Oleson Saw Technology.  

The complete and comprehensive knowledge Oleson Saw Technology has in forest industry products allows OST to remain a top choice and single source for customers’ saws and saw filing room supplies.