Masonry Magazine June 2008 Page. 28
BLADES
Although technologically advanced blades cost more than standard blades, masonry contractors get more cuts per blade, which offsets the cost.
"What's happening in the industry is, the diamond quality is continuing to improve," Delahaut says. "The crystals are much more sophisticated and consistent in shape and size. Many blades today are reaching a cutting efficiency that lets them cut a wider variety of materials."
Faster cuts, longer life
BLADES WITH DIAMONDS placed in specific locations enhance cutting and prolong the blade's life. The ARIX blade from DITEQ Diamond Tools & Equipment in Lee's Summit, Mo., uses a Diamond Arrangement Technology System to strategically place the diamonds for maximum performance, says Dan Steiner, company president.
Previously, blades were made softer to cut faster, which meant they wore down quicker. Or, they were made harder to last longer, but then cut slower.
"People used to think that you had to sacrifice cutting speed to get longer life, and vice versa, but ARIX gives you both," Steiner says. "The product is truly amazing. It cuts faster and lasts longer. It changes everything."
Steiner says ARIX blades cut 50 percent faster and last 30 percent longer.
"This blade puts the diamonds in a row for uniform wear," he says. "When one diamond wears out, a new one takes its place."
The new Zenesis blades from Grandview, Mo.-based Diamond Vantage Inc. offer consistent diamond exposure for more efficient cutting, says Graeme Gilmour, president and CEO.
"The blade is patented technology that specifically locates diamonds where optimum cutting performance can be achieved," Gilmour says. "It cuts quicker because of equal exposure of the diamonds, and none of the diamonds will fall out of the segment until it's completely used, extending the life of the blade."
Gilmour says the blades cut 30 percent to 60 percent faster and offer 20 percent to 40 percent more blade life.
Although technologically advanced blades cost more than standard blades, masonry contractors get more cuts per blade, which offsets the cost.
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