Understanding the product
Differentiation within the range
Where greater differentiation is needed within a range, this is done through colour coding and application instructions.
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Building Materials
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Concrete & Reinforced Concrete
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Ceramic & Stone Tiles
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Roof Tiles, Granite & Hard Materials
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Selecting the right product
The Flexovit product line contains a wide range of diamond blades suitable for many different applications, in sizes ranging from 100mm to 230mm diameter, for use with portable angle grinders and small file saws.
When choosing a diamond blade it is important to carefully consider the material to be cut as using the blade for its specific purpose prolongs the life and cutting speed.
Flexovit PRO diamond blades have premium attributes that give more advanced and professional performance levels. With Flexovit PRO Precision Cutting Diamond Blades there is significantly less chance of any chipping, burrs, or burn. The increased accuracy and thinner blades means they are much easier to use. Also less heat and dust is generated as a lower proportion of the wheel is in direct contact with the workpiece – resulting in a much cleaner, precise cut.
If the blade is used frequently then a Flexovit PRO with laser welded 10mm high segments should be used.
To aid product selection the application materials have been classified into four main areas, each with a unique colour coding.
For use on most types of building materials, including building bricks, breeze blocks, paving slabs, concrete curb stones and clay roof tiles. The products have a segmented design where the diamond segments are sintered (baked) on to the steel core. Typically the blades have 7mm high segments and last more than 50 times longer than conventional cutting-off wheels. However, the Flexovit PRO (longer life) segmented diamond blade features 10mm high segments and lasts more than 30% longer than the standard blades.
Concrete and reinforced concrete blades are manufactured by fusing the pre-sintered diamond segments to the metal centre of the blade using a laser. This gives increased strength compared to sintered blades and increases the strength of the bond between the diamond segments and the steel core. This makes the blades ideal for intensive use on hard compact materials that are dif.cult to cut, such as concrete, reinforced concrete, clay roof tiles, and hard building bricks.
Standard blades have 7mm high segments and last more than 75 times longer than cutting-off wheels. However, the PRO (longer life) segmented diamond blade featuring 10mm high segments generally last 30% longer than the standard blades.
These diamond blades have been specifically designed for cutting ceramic and stone tiles. When working with these materials the quality of cut is extremely important and a continuous rim diamond blade is most effective. The continuous rim is designed to achieve a smooth, fine edge.
For a very precise and accurate cut Flexovit PRO (precision) with its ultra thin 1.4mm thickness, should be used. It gives excellent quality, a very accurate cut and minimized chance of chipping the work piece. Continuous rim blades can be used wet or dry, but using wet is advised to achieve the ultimate cut.
Hard materials, such as roof tiles, granite, and marble, are most effectively cut using a Continuous Rim Turbo diamond blade. Its turbo rim makes the product much smoother and easier to use than segmented blades. The standard rim height is 7mm, but the PRO (longer life) blade features 10mm high segments and lasts more than 30% longer than the standard blades.