| Diamond Saw Blades When purchasing a Diamond Saw Blade, the initial purchase
price should not be your first consideration.
What is important is "cost per inch foot
sawed." The lowest cost per inch foot sawed is attained with the correct combination
of cutting speed, tool life, and blade price. Choosing the correct blade is the first step
in determining this combination.
Generally, the higher the saw horsepower, the
higher the concentration and strength of the diamond used... and therefore the higher the
blade grade that should be used. A blade designed for a 18Hp. saw will wear very quickly
if used on a 65Hp. saw, but a blade designed for a 65Hp. saw will cut very slow if used on
a 18Hp. saw.
Not All Diamond Blades Are Created
Equal!!
When you purchase a diamond saw blade from a
local supply house, chances are you are getting what they happen to have in stock and not
a blade designed specifically for cutting loops. Then every time you go back for another
blade you get something a little different. That's why one blade might cut 18,000' and the
very next blade only 9,000'.
At Hoover Fence Co. we know every blade we sell
will be used for cutting loops. We also realize the purchase of a diamond saw blade for
cutting loops is a big expense. That's why we ask important questions like: What horsepower is your saw? At what RPM does your saw run? Exactly what
are you cutting; asphalt, concrete or a combination of both? Once we know the
facts, we can supply you with the best blade for your money. In addition, every blade sold
by Hoover Fence Co. comes with "drop segment" core protection at no additional
charge.
When you reorder from Hoover Fence Co. you will
receive the exact spec blade you received on your last order - guaranteed!!
UNDERCUTTING
Another important consideration when ordering
diamond blades is undercut protection. Undercutting is a condition that occurs when the
steel center wears faster than the diamond segments, especially in the areas where the
segment and core are joined. If your diamond segment falls off before it is worn out, your
blade has failed.
To prevent undercutting a diamond blade should
employ some type of core protection such as drop segments. Drop segments are
"dropped" on one end down into the steel core. these segments should be made up
of the same bond and diamond content as the rest of the blade segments.
Blades are recommended for 18-35 hp
saws. |
