2 year Manufacturer's Warranty:
Below are the terms of Manufacturer’s warranty offered by Mitchell Engineering Food Equipment Pty Ltd. 23 Storie Street Clontarf.
Warranty Coverage:
We guarantee that our products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years from the date of your purchase
Warranty Claims Process:
Warranty Exclusions:
This warranty does not cover defects or damage arising from misuse, modification, neglect, normal wear and tear, or force majeure events beyond our control or failure to adhere to general maintenance as specified within the product manual.
This warranty does not apply to consumables such as batteries, ink, filters and globes.
Remedies:
If a defect covered by this warranty is properly notified to us within the warranty period, and is determined to be covered, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective product.
Any defective parts/products replaced by us under this warranty will be deemed to be the property of MEFE.
Limitation of Liability:
Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product and excludes consequential or incidental damages to the extent permitted by law.
Consumer Rights:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The Freund SB46-08 is a professional heavy-duty splitting bandsaw engineered for multi-species abattoirs and combined slaughter lines. Combining powerful cutting performance with rapid blade replacement and integrated sanitation systems, it is perfectly optimized for processing pork, sheep, lamb, and cattle.

Manufactured for professional slaughterhouse environments, the SB46-08 balances industrial cutting power with operator comfort. The robust frame construction delivers reliable splitting performance while maintaining manoeuvrability when suspended from a balancer system.
Integrated sanitation systems assist with maintaining hygiene requirements, while the automatic blade twist mechanism simplifies blade replacement procedures and reduces maintenance time.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Freund SB46-08 |
| Application Range | Pork, Lamb, Sheep & Beef Carcass Splitting |
| Power Output | 2.3kW (3.1HP) |
| Electrical Supply | 400V / 50Hz / 3 Phase |
| Cutting Opening Width | 460mm |
| Tool Net Weight | 58kg (Gross weight configurations standard at 64kg) |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 Waterproof |
| Blade Change System | Automatic Twist Installation |
| Blade Tensioning | Manual System (MAN Level guides) |
Recommended for reducing operator fatigue and improving handling during extended processing shifts.
The MEFE team can assist with selecting the correct Freund model, compatible sterilisation equipment, replacement blades and balancer systems to suit your processing line.