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Section Page

PowerGrit vs. Ring Saw Safety Blade 1

Life Time Operator Error Warranty™ 2

Testimonials 3

RPM’s, Cutting Depths and Arbors 4

Safety Blade 5

Ring Saw Blades 8

Multipurpose Blades 9

Asphalt Blades 10

Concrete Blades 11

Floor Preparation 12

Core Bits 14

Husqvarna Saws 16

ICS Chain Saws 20

Hydraulic Power Packs 22

Husqvarna Saw Accessories 23

ICS Chain Saw Accessories 24

ICS Chains and Guidebars 26

Hazards of Other Blades 28

Benefits of Solid Steel Blades 30

Benefits of Vacuum-Brazing 31

Safety Blade Wear Patterns 32

How to Choose a Diamond Blade 33

Frequently Asked Questions 35

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What cuts ductile iron better, PowerGrit or Ductile Iron Ring Saw Safety Blade?

Source: http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com/ductile-iron-ring-saw-safety-blades.php

1½ min. to cut 10” ductile iron pipe

Source: Ductile Iron Ring Saw Safety Blade Cuts Concrete-Lined Ductile Iron Pipe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=LvDC8XiTHgQ.

Desert Diamond Industries Ductile Iron Ring Saw Safety Blade

150 10” ductile iron pipes

10” with 14” blade on

Husqvarna ring saw (K970 and K3600 MKII)

Source: http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com/ductile-iron-ring-saw-

safety-blades.php

Durability

Speed

Cutting Depth

Warranty None Life Time Operator Error Warranty

Materials Cut

Ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, HDPE, Insituform

Ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, HDPE, concrete

… and more!

Conclusion? Cuts deeper, but slower Less durable Less versatile

Cuts faster Lasts longer More versatile

Source: http://www.powergrit.com/about/faq.aspx

ICS PowerGrit Chain

Source: http://www.powergrit.com/about/faq.aspx

30 10” ductile iron pipes

3-5 min. to cut 10” ductile iron pipe

15-25” depending on guidebar

(695F4/PG and 880F4/PG)

Source: http://www.powergrit.com/products/index.aspx

Source: http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com/ductile-iron-ring-saw-safety-blades.php

Source: ICS Bestway employee (name available upon request). Telephone interview. 7 Feb 2014.

Source: http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com/ductile-iron-ring-saw-safety-blades.php Source: http://www.powergrit.com/about/index.aspx

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We know that accidents happen. That’s why Desert Diamond Industries is the only company in the diamond tool industry that offers a Life Time Operator Error Warranty™. This warranty covers everything from warping and wobbling to operator error. This is the most comprehensive warranty in the industry, and the only one of its kind.

Life Time Operator Error Warranty™

Desert Diamond Industries Life Time Operator Error Warranty™ & Terms

Customer Service Policy

Desert Diamond Industries LLC (“DDI”) “Safety Blade” products are warranted

for life against defects in workmanship of materials i.e. segment loss, warping,

wobbling, cracking etc. This warranty is intended to provide assistance to the clients

under our care. Replacement of products that have been damaged by operator error is

based on the good faith of the client to report only those products that have been

damaged accidentally. Intentional damage of a product for the purpose of monetary

gain or intention to deceive will be subject to legal action. The responsibility of DDI

under this warranty is to replace products damaged by accidental operator misuse

and/or defects in workmanship. There are no warranties which extend beyond the

description on the face hereof. Without limiting the foregoing, DDI MAKES NO

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS.

This warranty does not imply the product will last a life time; it is only to cover

the life of the blade under normal use. DDI will gladly replace any defective product.

Your use of the products is at your own risk. You assume full responsibility and

risk of loss resulting from the use of the products. DDI will not be liable for any direct,

special, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages or any other damages

whatsoever, whether in an action based upon statute, contract, tort (including without

limitation negligence) or otherwise, relating to the use or operation of the products.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL

NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY RESPECT EXCEPT BY WRITTEN DOCUMENT SIGNED

BY AN OFFICER OF DDI.

Return Policy

All returns may be subject to a 15% restocking fee and shipping charges.

Products that have been worn out will not be credited. Special order items are non-

returnable.

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Testimonials “Comments from the users of your product are

very favourable. The discs are very aggressive

when used for angle grinding or facing of

pipe. Typical resin discs quickly glaze over and/or

wear unevenly (i.e. radius the edges) making them

ineffective where as [sic] the [Safety Blade

Grinder/Cutters] will repeatedly produce flat

surfaces suitable for root face (land) preparation

on pipe sizes up to NPS 6”. The holes in the disc

also allow the operator to monitor the progress of

the preparation without removing the grinder from

the surface. Because of the aggressive grit there is

an increase in vibration experienced by the grinder

operator but is not intrusive. As a non-consumable

type of disc the amount of air bourn [sic]

particulate is almost nil, greatly reducing

the hazards to the users and occupants of

the work area.”

- Welding Instructor

“In September of 2009 Desert Diamond Industries

LLC. sent us their 14” Vacuum Brazed Safety

Blade. We have been using it for mostly steel

during our forcible entry training classes where we

cut re-bar, flat stock, hardened lock shackles,

hardened padlock bodies, hockey puck locks,

security gates, etc. We really like the one piece

construction. This means that there is almost

no chance of injury due to blade segment

loss. The blade is also very forgiving to users not

as experienced as others. There is less kickback,

and due to the width of the cutting surface, and

abrasive surface on the side of the blade, there is a

lot less binding when the saw is twisted during

operations. We also like the fact [that] there is no

aluminum oxide dust and a lot less

sparking when cutting steel. Over 1,000

firefighters have used the blade and it is still going

strong.”

- The Largest Firefighter Training Organization

in North America

“The operator loves it, he wants 'em. We're not 150

to 1 yet, but we're about 60 to 1... He doesn't

have to change blades, it cuts easier, it

doesn't throw sparks... We've only had it a

week, but I can tell you right now, it's better... We

figure 22 blades is a payback, so we're at 60

already, so we're already at a payback... Who

knows how long it's gonna go... I'd like to get

another one in here when that thing wears

out so we’re not going back to the

abrasives, that's what I want.”

Foundry Finishing Room Supervisor on the

Ductile Iron Safety Blade

“As of today we would have gone through 16 of the

old type wheels. My guess is we are half way

through the life of one side of the test wheel. If the

life of the new type grinding wheel is the same as

64 of the old type wheel the cost would be just

about half as much. The best part being we

will not have the dust of the 64 old wheels

in our lungs. That make [sic] the deal good from

were [sic] I sit.”

- Pipe Fabrication Supervisor on the Safety Blade

Grinder/Cutter

“I just wanted to let you know how pleased

we are with our purchase... I ordered 2-14”

Safety Blades. I used the blade today on 6”

cast iron water pipe, 1” square solid steel

spindle and 6” C-900 water pipe, an amazing

blade!”

Update: “We have taken your blade and have cut

ductile iron pipe, C-900 pipe, cast iron pipe, A/C

pipe, concrete sidewalk, pavement, steel spindles

and we lent our saw to the mechanics and they

rebuilt the under carriage of a cat crawl, cutting

plate steel, flat iron and schedule 40 and 80 pipe.

We are still trying to wear out this blade.

We are well into the second year, the side grit for

beveling is pretty well gone but the cutting

diamonds look almost new, showing very little

wear. The aggressiveness, the smooth

cutting and the longevity of this blade is

simple [sic] amazing.”

- Municipal Water Department Foreman

“We determined the blade will give us somewhere

between 5-6 months daily usage, which saves us

quite a bit over the composite blades in initial cost

and labor... We have a more efficient job site

now because we don't have down time of

changing all the abrasive blades... On a 16

inch main repair we had to change abrasive blades

6-8 times which takes about 5 minutes each time,

now your blade stays on the saw till the

saw falls apart.”

- Underground Crew Superintendent for a

Municipal Water Department on the Ductile Iron

Safety Blade

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Handheld Saws

Husqvarna 1”

Partner 1”

Stihl 20mm

Walk-Behind Saws

Husqvarna 1”

MECO 1”

Target 1”

Table Saws

Makita 1”

Dewalt 1”

Universal Pipe Cutters

Reed 7/8” arbor with 5/8” bushing

Wheeler Rex Pipe Master 7/8” arbor with 5/8” bushing

Wachs 20mm, 1 pinhole offset

Automated Cutters

Wachs Trav-L-Cutter 1-1/4”, 2 pinholes offset

Recommended RPMs

WARNING: These RPMs are only recommendations. Listed blade shaft speeds or RPMs for tools usually represent speeds without load. These listed speeds will often be higher than the maximum RPM of your blade and will drop under normal sawing conditions. Nevertheless, before using a blade, make sure the maximum RPM of your tool under load DOES NOT exceed the maximum RPM of your blade.

Tool Arbors

NOTE: If the hole in your blade is too small for a saw with a 1” arbor, make sure:

1. Your blade doesn’t have a bushing that reduces it to 20mm. 2. Your blade wasn’t manufactured with a 20mm hole.

Cutting Depths Blade Diameter Cutting Depth

Concrete Saw Blades

7” 1.5”

8” 2”

12” 3.625”

14” 4.625”

16” 5.625”

18” 6.625”

20” 7.625”

24” 9.625”

26” 10.625”

30” 11.75”

36” 14.75”

42” 17.5”

48” 19.75”

Wall and Hand Saw Blades

14” 4.625”

18” 6.5”

24” 9.5”

30” 11.5”

36” 14.5”

42” 17.5”

48” 20.75”

Masonry Saw Blades

14” 5”

18” 7”

20” 8”

Tile Saw Blades

4” 0.75”

4.5” 1”

5” 1.25”

6” 1.75”

7” 2.25”

8” 2.75”

9” 3.25”

10” 3.75”

Power Hand Saw Blades

3.375” 0.500”

4” 1”

4.5” 1.25”

5” 1.5”

7” 2.5”

8” 3”

High Speed Saw Blades

12” 4”

14” 5”

16” 6”

NOTE: Listed cutting depths are approximate. Actual cutting depth will

vary with exact blade diameter, saw type and brand, exact diameter of

blade collars or flanges and if saw parts or components extend below

flanges.

Diameter Recommended RPM Range

4” 9,000 - 15,000

4.5” 8,000 - 13,300

5” 7,200 - 12,000

6” 6,000 - 10,100

7” 5,100 - 8,700

8” 4,500 - 7,600

9” 4,000 - 6,700

10” 3,600 - 6,000

12” 3,000 - 6,300

14” (handheld saw) 2,500 - 5,400

14” (walk-behind or other saw) 2,500 - 4,300

16” (handheld saw) 2,200 - 4,700

16” (walk-behind or other saw) 2,200 - 3,800

18” 2,000 - 3,300

20” 1,800 - 3,000

22” 1,600 - 2,700

24” 1,500 - 2,500

26” 1,300 - 2,300

28” 1,200 - 2,100

30” 1,100 - 2,000

32” 1,100 - 1,900

36” 1,000 - 1,700

42” 800 - 1,400

12” to 24”

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Ductile Iron Safety Blades

Safest blade on the market. Made from solid steel (up to 14”) to eliminate shattering and segment loss.

No welded segments (up to 14”). Diamond is vacuum-brazed right onto the cutting edge to eliminate injuries and fatalities from segment loss.

Emits none of the hazardous silicon carbide fibers and 90% fewer sparks than abrasive blades during cutting and grinding. Reduces lost time and health care costs.

Outlasts abrasive blades a minimum of 150 to 1 Can bevel and grind as well as cut, reducing tool swaps

and time spent on the job Air Flow Technology rapidly dissipates heat to prevent

warping and wobbling Electroplated swirl design helps prevent binding #1 choice of water departments and underground utilities

in the U.S. and Canada Tested by the largest firefighting training institutions and

fire departments in North America 0.315” (8mm) cutting segments with 85% vacuum-brazed

diamond content Can be used for wet or dry cutting Backed by our signature Life Time Operator Error

Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

4.5” to 10”

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Fire Departments

Proven speed, durability and safety on: Bulletproof glass, metal braces, car doors, hardened locks and shackles, hockey puck locks, galvanized steel guard rails, flat stock, security gates, chain link fence, stucco, rebar, concrete, asphalt, masonry, bricks, block, wood, drywall, plywood and more!

Foundries

Perfect for cutting gates and risers of: Most ferrous and non-ferrous material, such as ductile and grey iron, bronze, copper, carbon and stainless steel, chrome, zinc, lead, high nickel content materials and more!

Construction

Ideal for cutting: Brick, block, stone, reinforced and green concrete, asphalt, rebar, plywood, 2x4s, ductile and cast iron pipe, PVC, HDPE, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe and more!

Water Departments and Underground

Utilities

Ideal for cutting: Ductile and cast iron, stainless and carbon steel, PVC, HDPE, AC, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe, schedule 40 and 80 pipe, rebar and more!

Masonry and Landscape

Ideal for cutting: Brick, block, granite, high-density pavers, sandstone, blue stone, natural stone, quartz, ceramic tile, porcelain, glass, black granite, refractory brick, wood, rebar, galvanized, hardened and mild steel, ductile and cast iron, solid and tube plastic and more!

Welding and Shop Work

Perfect for: Removing slag and grinding welds on any ferrous or non-ferrous material. Eliminates cross-contamination of welds, 90% of the sparks and 100% of hazardous silicon carbide fibers of abrasive blades.

7” 12” to 18”

Order No. Dia. Thickness Arbor Equipment

103-4.5 4.5” 0.085” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex 103-4.5T 4.5” 0.060” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex

103-5 5” 0.085” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex 103-5T 5” 0.060” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex 103-6 6” 0.095” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex 103-7 7” 0.102” 7/8-5/8-DM Angle grinders, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter, Skil saws

103-7T 7” 0.080” 7/8-5/8-DM Angle grinders, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter, Skil saws 103-8 8” 0.102” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter 103-9 9” 0.110” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter

103-10S 10” 0.118” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter 103-12A 12” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-12B 12” 0.125” 20mm Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-14A 14” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-14B 14” 0.125” 20mm Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-16A 16” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-16B 16” 0.125” 20mm Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-18 18” 0.135” 1” Handheld, chop, hot and table saws 103-20 20” 0.155” 1” Table, oscillating chop, robotic and manual foundry saws (Vulcan, Fox, etc.) 103-24 24” 0.165” 1” Table, oscillating chop, robotic and manual foundry saws (Vulcan, Fox, etc.)

Ductile Iron Safety Blades

Ductile Iron Safety Blade Thin Cutters (4.5”, 5” and 7” diameter)

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Safest grinding wheel on the market. Made from solid steel to eliminate injuries and fatalities from shattering.

Dual-sided diamond surface extends life and outlasts abrasive wheels and stones a minimum of 200 to 1. Outlasts other diamond wheels a minimum of 2 to 1.

Emits none of the hazardous silicon carbide fibers and 90% less sparks than abrasive blades during grinding and cutting. Reduces lost time and health care costs.

Air Flow Technology rapidly dissipates heat to prevent warping and wobbling

Does not contaminate welding surfaces like abrasives Can be used as a cutting and grinding wheel, unlike

abrasive grinding wheels #1 choice of water departments and underground utility

contractors in the U.S. and Canada Full coating of 85% vacuum-brazed diamond Can be used for wet or dry grinding and cutting Backed by our signature Life Time Operator Error

Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

Safety Blade Grinder/Cutters


Fire Departments

Proven speed, durability and safety on: Bulletproof glass, metal braces, car doors, hardened locks and shackles, hockey puck locks, galvanized steel guard rails, flat stock, security gates, chain link fence, stucco, rebar, concrete, asphalt, masonry, bricks, block, wood, drywall, plywood and more!

Foundries

Perfect for grinding gates and risers of: Most ferrous and non-ferrous material, such as ductile and grey iron, bronze, copper, carbon and stainless steel, chrome, zinc, lead, high nickel content materials and more!

Construction

Ideal for grinding: Brick, block, stone, reinforced and green concrete, asphalt, rebar, plywood, 2x4s, ductile and cast iron pipe, PVC, HDPE, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe and more!


Utilities

Ideal for grinding: Ductile and cast iron, stainless and carbon steel, PVC, HDPE, AC, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe, schedule 40 and 80 pipe, rebar and more!

Masonry and Landscape

Ideal for grinding: Brick, block, granite, high-density pavers, sandstone, blue stone, natural stone, quartz, ceramic tile, porcelain, glass, black granite, refractory brick, wood, rebar, galvanized, hardened and mild steel, ductile and cast iron, solid and tube plastic and more!

Welding and Shop Work

Perfect for: Removing slag and grinding welds on any ferrous or non-ferrous material. Eliminates cross-contamination of welds, 90% of the sparks and 100% of hazardous silicon carbide fibers of abrasive wheels.


VBFC4 4” 0.100” 7/8-5/8, 11 thread Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex

VBFC4.5 4.5” 0.100” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex

VBFC5AIR 5” 0.100” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex




VBFC9AIR W (w/1” wrap) 9” 0.160” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders, Reed UPC, Wachs Trav-L-Cutter and UPC, Wheeler Rex

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Safety Blade Convex Grinding Wheels

Foundries

Perfect for grinding gates and risers of: Most ferrous and non-ferrous material, such as ductile, cast, angle and grey iron, bronze, copper, galvanized, carbon and stainless steel, chrome, zinc, lead, high nickel content materials and more!


Utilities

Ideal for grinding: Ductile and cast iron, galvanized, stainless and carbon steel, PVC, HDPE, AC, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe, schedule 40 and 80 pipe, rebar and more!

Safety Blade Vacuum-Brazed Cup Wheels


VBGW4.5 4.5” 0.100” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders

Vacuum-brazed solid-steel design grinds and removes material from almost anything

Can be used for grinding with both the cup and the edge Emits none of the hazardous silicon carbide fibers and 90% less

sparks during grinding than abrasive grinders. Reduces lost time and health care costs.

85% vacuum-brazed diamond content Can be used for wet or dry grinding Backed by our signature Life Time Operator Error Warranty™.

Will not wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

Foundries

Perfect for grinding gates and risers of: Most ferrous and non-ferrous material, such as ductile, cast and grey iron, bronze, copper, galvanized, carbon and stainless steel, chrome, zinc, lead, high nickel content materials and more!

Construction

Ideal for grinding: Brick, block, stone, reinforced and green concrete, asphalt, rebar, plywood, 2x4s, ductile and cast iron pipe, PVC, HDPE, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe and more!


Utilities

Ideal for grinding: Ductile and cast iron, galvanized, stainless and carbon steel, PVC, HDPE, AC, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe, schedule 40 and 80 pipe, rebar and more!

Safest convex grinding disc on the market. Made from solid steel to eliminate injuries and fatalities from shattering.

Convex design and angled edges for easy grinding on angles, corners, round materials and rounded edges

Depressed center for flush grinding Emits none of the hazardous silicon carbide fibers and 90% less

sparks during grinding than abrasive wheels. Reduces lost time and health care costs.

85% vacuum-brazed diamond content Can be used for wet or dry grinding Backed by our signature Life Time Operator Error Warranty™.

Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break…guaranteed!!! Welding and Shop Work

Perfect for: Removing slag and grinding welds on any ferrous or non-ferrous material. Eliminates cross-contamination of welds, 90% of the sparks and 100% of hazardous silicon carbide fibers of abrasive wheels.

Order No. Dia. Arbor Equipment

VBGWC4 4” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders, high frequency grinders

VBGWC4.5 4.5” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders, high frequency grinders

VBGWC7 7” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders, high frequency grinders

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Cuts up to 10” deep, twice the depth of ordinary 14” blades

Reduces excavation, saves money, and increases safety with deeper cuts

0.200” (5mm) laser-welded cutting segments

For wet cutting only Specially built for Husqvarna ring

saws (see page 17) Backed by our signature Life

T i m e O p e r a t o r E r r o r Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

Ductile Iron Ring Saw Safety Blades

Cuts ductile iron, cast iron, reinforced concrete, RCP and HDPE up to 10” deep, twice the depth of ordinary 14” handheld saw blades

Reduces excavation, saves money and increases safety with deeper cuts

No welded segments. Diamond is vacuum-brazed right onto the cutting edge to eliminate injuries and fatalities from segment loss.

Outlasts 150 abrasive blades or five ICS PowerGrit chainsaw chains

Emits none of the hazardous silicon carbide fibers and 90% less sparks than abrasive blades during cutting. Reduces lost time and health care costs.

0.315” (8mm) cutting segments wi th 85% vacuum-brazed diamond content

For wet cutting only Specially built for Husqvarna ring

saws (see page 17) Backed by our signature Life


Order No. Dia. Thickness Equipment

309-14S 14” 0.125” Husqvarna ring saws (see page 17)

Order No. Dia. Thickness Equipment

309-14CSB 14” 0.125” Husqvarna ring saws (see page 17)

309-14CGP 14” 0.125” Husqvarna ring saws (see page 17)

309-14CAB 14” 0.125” Husqvarna ring saws (see page 17)

309-14CSBW 14” 0.220” Husqvarna ring saws (see page 17)

Construction

Ideal for cutting: Brick, block, stone, reinforced and green concrete, asphalt, rebar, plywood, 2x4s, ductile and cast iron pipe, PVC, HDPE, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe and more!


Utilities

Ideal for cutting: Ductile and cast iron, stainless and carbon steel, PVC, HDPE, AC, RCP, clay and ceramic pipe, schedule 40 and 80 pipe, rebar and more!

Order No. Stone Soft Concrete Medium Concrete Hard Concrete Building Brick Abrasive Building Block Ductile Iron

309-14CSB

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309-14CSBW

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= Optimal = Good — = Not Recommended = Acceptable

Champion Combo Blades

Monster Combo Blades

Beast Combo Blades Model Dia. Thick. Arbor Equipment

303-4 4” 0.085” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

303-4.5 4.5” 0.085” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

303-5 5” 0.085” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

303-7 7” 0.100” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

303-12A 12” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld saws

303-12B 12” 0.125” 20mm Handheld saws





303-18 18” 0.125” 1” Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP

303-20 20” 0.125” 1” Walk-behind saws up to 20 HP

Chews through reinforced concrete, asphalt, brick, block and most natural stone

Lightning fast cutting speed with alternating turbo segments

Air Flow Technology cools the blade to prevent wobbling when cutting hard materials

Beastly 0.787” (20mm) laser-welded cutting segments with

45% diamond content, the highest diamond concentration that a cutting segment can have

Can be used for wet or dry cutting

Backed by our signature Life T i m e O p e r a t o r E r r o r Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

Model Dia. Thick. Arbor Equipment

405-4.5 4.5” 0.080” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

405-5 5” 0.080” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

405-7 7” 0.800” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders

405-12A 12” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP

405-12B 12” 0.125” 20mm Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP








Specially designed for reinforced concrete, brick, block and stone

Monstrous 0.500” (12mm) laser-welded cutting segments with 45% diamond content, the highest diamond concentration that a cutting segment can have












Cuts concrete and asphalt like a champion

Deep 0.625” (15mm) drop s e g m e n t s h e l p p r e v e n t undercutting and potentially fatal segment loss

Giant 0.500” (12mm) laser-welded cutting segments




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Pro Asphalt Blades

Semi Pro Asphalt Blades

Cuts asphalt, green concrete, block, sandstone and other abrasive materials

Custom-built for your asphalt a g g r e g a t e a n d s a w ’ s h o r s e p o w e r . C u s t o m t h i c k n e s s e s a n d b o n d s available. Prices of custom blades vary.

Carbide inserts and drop s e g m e n t s h e l p p r e v e n t

undercutting and potentially fatal segment loss

U-shaped gullets help remove dust, slurry and cuttings quickly

Big 0.335” (8.5mm) laser-welded cutting segments with 40-45% diamond content

Preferred choice of the largest municipal street departments in the U.S.

For wet cutting only


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Handheld and Low Horsepower Walk-Behind Asphalt Blades











Carbide inserts and drop s e g m e n t s h e l p p r e v e n t undercutting and potentially fatal

segment loss Hefty 0.375” (10mm) laser-

welded cutting segments Can be used for wet or dry

cutting


505-12 SP 12” 0.125” 1” Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP




505-20 SP 20” 0.160” 1” Walk-behind saws up to 20 HP






505-14 PRO MB 14” 0.250” 1” Custom built for your saw







505-36 PRO MB 36” 0.187 1” Custom built for your saw


Carbide inserts and drop s e g m e n t s h e l p p r e v e n t undercutting and potentially fatal segment loss

U-shaped gullets help remove

dust, slurry and cuttings quickly Hefty 0.375” (10mm) laser-

welded cutting segments with 40-45% diamond content



Easily cuts cured concrete with r e b a r a n d w i r e m e s h reinforcement

Big 0.375” (10mm) laser-welded cutting segments with 40-45%

diamond content Preferred choice of the largest

municipal street departments in the U.S.













405-12A SP 12” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP

405-12B SP 12” 0.125” 20mm Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP

405-14A SP 14” 0.125” 1”-20mm Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP

405-14B SP 14: 0.125” 20mm Handheld saws, walk-behind saws up to 20 HP








Easily cuts cured concrete with r e b a r a n d w i r e m e s h reinforcement

Custom-built for your concrete a g g r e g a t e a n d s a w ’ s h o r s e p o w e r . C u s t o m t h i c k n e s s e s a n d b o n d s available. Prices of custom

blades vary. Big 0.335” (8.5mm) laser-welded

cutting segments with 40-45% diamond content




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Semi Pro Concrete Blades

Pro Concrete Blades


Model Dia. Adaptor Equipment

708 TFANS-4 4” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders

708 TFANS-4.5 4.5” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders



Supreme Turbo Fan / L-Segment Cup Wheels

For heavy-duty grinding, smoothing, material removal, paint and coating removal and floor preparation

L-shaped turbo fan segments sweep away material during grinding

Can be used for wet or dry grinding

Backed by our signature Life Time Operator Error Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

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708 TFANP-4 4” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders



Premium Turbo Fan Cup Wheels

For premium grinding, smoothing, material removal, paint and coating removal and floor preparation

Turbo fan design sweeps away material during grinding



T-Segment Cup Wheels

For grinding concrete and masonry

T-segm en ts fo r f as t , aggressive grinding




709 TSEG-4 4” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders

709 TSEG-7 7” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Angle grinders

For chasing and widening cracks in foundations, roads and sidewalks

Huge 0.500” (12.7mm) laser-welded cutting segments




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10-Segment Grinding Heads

20-Segment Grinding Heads

V-Segment Crack Chaser Blades

Crack Chaser Blades

Model Dia. Segment Bond Arbor Equipment

715-MB 10” Medium 5/8, 4 bolt holes Floor grinders

715-HB 10” Hard 5/8, 4 bolt holes Floor grinders

For grinding and material removal on concrete floors

Different segment bonds for different concrete hardnesses and applications

Special bolt hole pattern fits most popular floor grinders


Model Dia. Type Arbor Equipment

716-MB 10” Medium Bond 5/8, 4 bolt holes Floor grinders

716-HB 10” Hard Bond 5/8, 4 bolt holes Floor grinders

716-TURBO 10” Turbo 5/8, 4 bolt holes Floor grinders

For grinding and material removal on concrete floors

Different segment bonds and designs for a wide variety of concrete hardnesses and applications

Special bolt hole pattern fits most popular floor grinders



CCVSEG-4 4” 0.375” 7/8-5/8, 11-

thread Angle grinders

CCVSEG-8 8” 0.375” 1” Walk-behind saws up to 20 HP


CC-4 4” 0.375” 7/8-5/8 Angle grinders




Widens cracks in concrete, asphalt, stone and granite

Will not chip or crack material Large 0.375” (10mm) laser-

welded cutting segments with 45% diamond content

Can be used for wet or dry

cutting Backed by our signature Life


Wet Series Pro Core Bits


Model Dia. Bit Wall

Thickness Adapter Equipment

.375” PRO 0.375” 0.125” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Handheld and mounted core drills


.625 PRO 0.625” 0.125” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Handheld and mounted core drills


1” PRO 1” 0.125” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Handheld and mounted core drills

1.25” PRO 1.25” 0.125” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Handheld and mounted core drills



2” PRO 2” 0.145” 1 1/4, 7-thread Handheld and mounted core drills

2.25” PRO 2.25” 0.145” 1 1/4, 7-thread Handheld and mounted core drills













7” PRO 7” 0.165” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills

7.5” PRO 7.5” 0.165” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills


8.5” PRO 8.5” 0.165” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills


Drills reinforced concrete with heavy rebar and tensioning cable, as well as asphalt, block and stone

Drilling depth of 15” Handles concrete with #8

rebar like a champion High diamond concentration

and laser-welded segments prevent segment loss in heavy rebar and tensioning

cable 0.315” (8mm) laser-welded

diamond segments with 40% diamond content

For wet drilling only Backed by our signature

Life Time Operator Error Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

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Arix Concrete Core Bits

Fast, efficient coring in reinforced concrete, asphalt, block and stone

Drilling depth of 6” Punches through concrete

and asphalt overlay like it was butter

Handles concrete with #8 rebar like a champion

Ai r F l ow Techno logy dissipates heat and makes

core removal easier 0.315” (8mm) laser-welded

diamond segments with 40% diamond content

For dry drilling only Backed by our signature

Life Time Operator Error Warranty™. Will not chip, crack, wobble, or break… guaranteed!!!

Model Dia. Bit Wall


1” DB 1” 0.140” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Handheld and mounted core drills

1.25” DB 1.25” 0.140” 7/8-5/8, 11-thread Handheld and mounted core drills












Crown Core Bits

Reliable performance without s e g m e n t l o s s d u r i n g emergencies. Perfect for fire rescue personnel and USAR teams.

Drills reinforced, precast and prestressed concrete, masonry, brick and block

Drilling rims are designed to eliminate segment loss while drilling through tensioning cable and rebar

Drilling depth of 15”. Add additional barrels to drill up to 8 feet.

0.315” (8mm) laser-welded drilling rims with 40% diamond content

For wet drilling only Backed by our signature Life



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3/8 CROWN 0.375” 0.125” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills





1 CROWN 1” 0.125” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills

1 1/8 CROWN 1.125” 0.125” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills







Prestressed/Precast Concrete Core Bits

Drills reinforced, precast and prestressed concrete

Diamond segments are welded close together to eliminate loss while drilling through tensioning cable and rebar, saving you time and money

Drilling depth of 14”

0.315” (8mm) laser-welded diamond segments with 30% diamond content

For wet drilling only Backed by our signature Life


Model Dia. Bit Wall


2 PBP 2” 0.145” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills

2 1/4 PBP 2.25” 0.145” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills











6 1/2 PBP 6.5 0.160” 1 1/4, 7-thread Mounted core drills






Your One-Stop Shop for All Your Coring Needs

Call us toll-free at (800) 654-5890 or visit us at http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com


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Husqvarna K760 Gas Saw Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth HP Arbor Engine Weight

966433201 12” 4” 5 1” 2-stroke, air-cooled, 74 cc 20.7 lbs.


Active Air Filtration and Dura-Starter increase saw life

X-Torq engine increases power and reduces fuel consumption and emissions

SmartCarb maintains high power with lower fuel consumption

Poly-V Belt delivers more power and reduces belt tensioning

Reversible cutting arm lets you cut closer to floors and walls

Vibration and sound dampening increases comfort and decreases operator fatigue

EasyStart decompression valve reduces compression in cylinder and makes starts easier

Comes with wet-cutting kit

Designed for walk-behind conversion with Husqvarna’s KV760 cutting cart

Covered by Husqvarna’s 1-year Gold Medal Equipment Warranty

Husqvarna K760 Fire Rescue Gas Saw

Model Blade Size



Designed for firefighters, USAR teams, EMTs and other emergency personnel

Chromium-plated blade guard for greater visibility in smoke and water spray

Easily-adjustable strap for hands-free carrying

Large start handle for gloved hands







Anti-vibration system increases comfort and decreases operator fatigue





966477101 14” 5” 6.4 1” 2-stroke, air-cooled, 94 cc 24.2 lbs.










Designed for walk-behind conversion with Husqvarna’s KV970/1260 cutting cart


Husqvarna K970 Fire Rescue Gas Saw

Model Blade Size



Designed for firefighters, USAR teams, EMTs and other emergency personnel

Chromium-plated blade guard for greater visibility in smoke and water spray

Adjustable strap for hands-free carrying Large start handle for gloved hands Reversible cutting arm lets you cut closer

to floors and walls Active Air Filtration and Dura-Starter

increase saw life X-Torq engine increases power and

reduces fuel consumption







Blades Sold Separately





Our most powerful handheld rotary saw

Powerful 7.8 HP engine reduces bogging in cuts, especially with 16” blades

Active Air Filtration increases saw life






Comes with wet-cutting kit D e s i g n e d f o r w a l k - b e h i n d

conversion with Husqvarna’s KV970/1260 cutting cart


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Husqvarna K760 Gas Saw with Oilguard

Model Blade Size



Uses synthetic OilGuard oil (sold separately) to prevent engine failures in dirty, dusty environments, like construction sites. Can also use regular oil.




Reversible cutting arm lets you cut

closer to floors and walls Anti-vibration system increases

comfort and decreases operator fatigue


D e s i g n e d f o r w a l k - b e h i n d conversion with Husqvarna’s KV760 cutting cart

Comes with wet-cutting kit Covered by Husqvarna’s 1-year

Gold Medal Equipment Warranty

Husqvarna K970 Gas Ring Saw Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth HP Engine Weight

966037901 14” 10” 6.4 2-stroke, air-cooled, 94 cc 29.8 lbs.

Cuts 10” deep, twice as deep as other 14” saws, with specially designed ring saw blades (see page 6)



X-Torq engine increases power and reduces fuel consumption



Vibration and sound dampening system increases comfort and decreases operator fatigue



Husqvarna K3600 MK II Hydraulic Ring Saw Cuts 10” deep, twice as deep as

other 14” saws, with specially designed ring saw blades (see page 6


Separate hydraulic power pack reduces weight and eliminates exhaust

Designed for use indoors, underground and in other areas with poor ventilation

Stable support roller makes blade changes and adjustment easier

Ergonomic design for more comfortable cutting

Blades and Hydraulic Power Packs Sold Separately

Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth HP Motor Weight

968424101 14” 10” 6 10 gal./min. @ 2,200 PSI 18.3 lbs.


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Husqvarna K2500 Hydraulic Saw

Powerful and durable, yet lightweight. Cuts smoothly with a 16” blade and without bogging down.




Trigger servo motor lets you control the motor speed for different applications


Husqvarna K3000 Vac Electric Saw with Vacuum Attachment

Husqvarna K3000 Wet Electric Saw

Husqvarna K40 Pneumatic Saw


Separate air compressor pack reduces weight and eliminates exhaust

Long, slim body with good

b a l a n c e f o r g r e a t e r maneuverability and operator comfort



Blades, Hydraulic Power Packs, Air Compressors and Vacuums Sold Separately

Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth HP Arbor Motor Weight

968365401 16” 6” 7 1” 10 gal./min. @ 2,200 PSI 18.3 lbs.

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Blade

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Depth Arbor Motor Weight

966715901 14” 4.5” w/ vacuum attachment

5” w/out vacuum attachment 1” 120V, 1,800W, 15A

18.5 lbs. w/ vacuum attachment 16.3 lbs. w/out vacuum attachment


Electric motor does not emit exhaust

Pulling blade rotation increases safety and reduces the risk of sticking and kickback

Widely spaced handles for greater control and comfort

Ergonomically-designed rear hand for greater operator comfort

Electronic SoftStart lets you use the saw on electrical systems with slow-acting fuses

Elgard overload protection varies blade speed to warn of impending overloads

Quick-locking spindle and wide blade guard simplify blade changes

Large miter gear increases durability and reduces noise power loss


Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth Arbor Motor Weight

966799401 14” 5” 1” 120V, 1,800W, 15A 17.4 lbs.

Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth HP Arbor Motor Weight

968372401 14” 5” 4.3 1” 100-125 ft3/min @ 100 PSI 21.6 lbs.



Detachable vacuum attachment captures dust, improving air quality

Pulling blade rotation increases safety and reduces the risk of sticking and kickback

Widely spaced handles for greater control

Ergonomically-designed rear

hand for operator greater comfort



Quick-locking spindle and wide blade guard simplify blade changes

Large miter gear increases durability and reduces noise and power loss


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Husqvarna K760 Cut-n-Break Gas Saw

Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth HP Engine Weight

9” 16” 5 2-stroke, air-cooled, 74 cc 23.3 lbs.

Twin-blade system lets you step-cut up to 16” deep (blades on page 33)

Designed for cutting pipes in trenches and grooves for cables, as well as expansion joints and crack control. Also helps avoid overcutting door and window openings.






Comes with wet-cutting kit and one set of EL35CnB Cut-n-Break blades

Husqvarna K1260 Gas Saw with Rail Attachment Designed for cutting rail on

railroads, subways and trams Rail attachment mounts quickly lets

you make accurate right-angle cuts Powerful 7.8 HP engine reduces

bogging in cuts, especially with 16” blades

Active Air Filtration increases saw life



Blades Sold Separately

Husqvarna K3000 Cut-n-Break Electric Saw

Model Blade Size

Cutting Depth Engine Weight

968388404 9” 16” 120V, 1,800W, 15A 18 lbs.

Twin-blade system lets you step-cut up to 16” deep (blades on page 33)

Designed for cutting pipes in trenches and grooves for cables, as well as expansion joints, crack control and flush cutting. Also helps avoid overcutting window openings and on smaller jobs.

Designed fo r use indoors , underground and in other areas with poor ventilation


Ergonomic front handle makes horizontal and vertical cutting easier



Large miter gear increases durability and reduces noise and power loss

Comes with wet-cutting kit and one set of EL10CnB Cut-n-Break blades

Model Blade Size


966453401 16” 6” 7.8 1” 2-stroke, air-cooled, 119 cc 47 lbs.

How to Cut up to 16” Deep with the Husqvarna Cut-n-Break System

1. Cut up to 2-1/2” and 3/4” wide with each pass. 2. Note that the saw's twin blades leave a core in the cut. 3. Break off the core with the included breaking tool. 4. Continue cutting in the cleared cut. Repeat this process until the cut is up to 16” deep!


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ICS 695F4 Concrete-Cutting Gas Chain Saw

Model Guidebar HP Engine Weight

553463 12” 6.4 2-stroke, air-cooled, 94cc 21 lbs.

546804 16” 6.4 2-stroke, air-cooled, 94cc 21 lbs.

ICS 695GC Concrete-Cutting Gas Chain Saw


544107 14” 6.4 2-stroke, air-cooled, 94 cc 21 lbs.


ICS 680GC Concrete-Cutting Gas Chain Saw

Makes narrow, square cuts to full length of guidebar without overcutting. That’s up to three times deeper than handheld rotary saws.


Designed for weekly cutting

Specially-designed carburetion and ignition start easier, run cooler and are dependable at any altitude


Uses ICS 680GC guidebars and TwinMAX chains

Comes with one guidebar and one TwinMAX chain


545058 12” 5 2-stroke, air-cooled, 76.5 cc 21 lbs.

545099 14” 5 2-stroke, air-cooled, 76.5 cc 21 lbs.

ICS 695PG Ductile Iron-Cutting Gas Chain Saw Makes narrow, square cuts in ductile and

cast iron, PVC, HDPE and Insituform to full length of guidebar. That’s up to three times deeper than handheld rotary saws.

Reduces excavation, saves money and increases safety

Safer to operate, with no gyroscopic motion

WallWalker fulcrum for straighter cuts with less effort

Rear-ported air intake and polyester air filter are designed for wet cutting

Retained single-nut bar clamp eliminates lost parts

Extended drive sprocket adapter for easier chain assembly

Oversized tensioner screw for easier chain tensioning

Comes with wet-cutting kit Uses ICS FORCE4 guidebars and

PowerGrit chains Comes with one guidebar and one

PowerGrit chain





Designed for semi-weekly cutting



Rear-ported air intake and polyester air

filter are designed for wet cutting





Uses ICS FORCE4 guidebars and ProFORCE chains

Comes with one guidebar and one ProFORCE chain

Makes, narrow square cuts to full length of guidebar without overcutting. That’s up to three times deeper than handheld rotary saws.


Designed for semi-weekly cutting



Rear-ported air intake and polyester air

filter are designed for wet cutting





Uses ICS 695GC guidebars and TwinMAX chains

Comes with one guidebar and one TwinMAX chain

Model HP Motor Weight

549759 11.5 8 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 27.3 lbs.

549760 17.5 12 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 27.3 lbs.

ICS 880PG Concrete-Cutting Hydraulic Chain Saw

Model Guidebar HP Motor Weight

546113 15” 11.5 8 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 27.3 lbs.

537970 20” 11.5 8 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 27.3 lbs.

Makes narrow, square cuts in ductile and cast iron, PVC, HDPE and Insituform to full length of guidebar without overcutting. That’s up to three times deeper than handheld rotary saws.

Reduces excavation, saves money and increases safety with

deeper cuts Separate hydraulic power pack

reduces weight and eliminates exhaust

Can be used for wet cutting Uses ICS FORCE4 guidebars

and PowerGrit chains Comes with one guidebar and

one PowerGrit chain

Makes narrow, square cuts to full length of guidebar and as small as 3½ inches without overcutting


Light, compact design Designed for semi-weekly

cutting Separate hydraulic power pack


Can be used for wet cutting Uses ICS 814PRO guidebars

and TwinPRO chains Comes with one guidebar and

one TwinPRO chain

ICS 814PRO Concrete-Cutting Hydraulic Chain Saw


71675 13” 11.5 8 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 21 lbs.


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ICS 880F4 Concrete-Cutting Hydraulic Chain Saw



Rel iab le workhorse saw

designed for daily cutting Separate hydraulic power pack



and ProFORCE chains Comes with one guidebar and

one ProFORCE chain

Hydraulic Packs Sold Separately


525341 15” 11.5 8 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 27.3 lbs.

526824 15” 17.5 12 gpm @ 2,500 PSI 27.3 lbs.

ICS 880F4-FL Flush Cutting Hydraulic Chain Saw


F l u s h c u t s t o w i t h i n 0.186” (4.8mm) of walls and floors


Rel iab le workhorse saw designed for daily cutting



and ProFORCE chains Powerhead only. Chains and

guidebars sold separately.

Model HP Engine Hydraulic Pressure

Hydraulic Reservoir Weight Size

966947203 18 Twin-cylinder

OHV, air-cooled 5, 8 or 10 gpm @ 2,000 PSI

4 gal. 293 lbs. 35”L x 21”W x 29”H


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Husqvarna PP418 Gas-Powered Hydraulic Power Pack

Husqvarna PP325E Electric-Powered Hydraulic Power Pack Cart

Cart-mounted design can be transported by one person



Uses ½” hose. Comes with three 26-foot hoses.

Electronic SoftStart starts pump even when hydraulic oil is cold and thick. Lets you use the pump on electrical systems with normal, slow-acting fuses.

Designed for the Husqvarna K3600 MK II hydraulic ring saw and K2500 hydraulic saw

Model HP Motor Hydraulic Pressure


965156406 12.5 400V, 16A,

60 Hz 10 gpm

@ 2,000 PSI 3.2 gal. 205 lbs. 31”L x 23”W x 41”H

Portable, gasoline-powered power pack for a wide range of hydraulic tools and hose lengths

Automatic power-on-demand saves fuel. Can also provide constant power.

Hydrostatic pump system provides consistent and accurate hydraulic pressure

Air-to-oil exchanger and fan cools hydraulic oil for longer power pack life and greater power

Uses ½” hose. Comes with two 25-foot hoses.

Designed for the Husqvarna K3600 MK II hydraulic ring saw and K2500 hydraulic saw

ICS P95 Gas-Powered Hydraulic Power Pack



526103 23 V-Twin, air-

cooled 8 or 12 gpm @

2,500 PSI 2.7 gal. 330 lbs. 33”L x 21.5”W x 29”H

Portable, self-contained and reliable gasoline-powered power pack with exceptional cooling capability

Electric starter for easy starts

Auto Throttle for easy operation

Designed for the ICS 880F4, 880F4-FL, 880PG and 814PRO hydraulic chain saws

The most powerful hydraulic power pack that we offer

Portable, self-contained and reliable gasoline-powered power pack with exceptional cooling capability

Auto Throttle for easy operation

Electric starter for easy starts Designed for the ICS 880F4,

880F4-FL, 880PG and 814PRO hydraulic chain saws



550888 18 V-Twin,

air-cooled 5 or 8 gpm

@ 2,500 PSI 2.7 gal. 216 lbs. 33”L x 21.5”W x 29”H

Model Capacity

966708302 3.96 gallons

Compact and easy-to-use water tank

G i v e s y ou g r ea t e r independence from water services when wet-cutting

Lithium battery-powered pump eliminates hand pumping. Can pump for 45

m i n u t e s b e t w e e n recharges.

Two-speed pump for 20 minutes of wet cutting or 10 minutes of high-pressure stream

Comes with 10 feet of hose

Converts Husqvarna K750 and K760 gas saws into walk-behind saws

Simplifies straight and curved cuts in concrete and asphalt

Adjustable cutting depth for greater versatility

Quick connections make mounting saws easier

Adjustable wheels for cutting close to walls and curbs

Easy to transport and store Comes with 4-gallon water

tank for wet cutting


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Husqvarna KV760 Cutting Cart

Husqvarna KV970/1260 Cutting Cart

Husqvarna WT15 Water Tank

Converts Husqvarna K960, K970 and K1260 gas saws into walk-behind saws

Simplifies straight and curved cuts in concrete and asphalt

Adjustable cutting depth for greater versatility

Quick connections make mounting saws easier

Adjustable wheels for cutting close to walls and curbs

Easy to transport and store Comes with 4-gallon water

tank for wet cutting

Model

965191601

Blades for Husqvarna Cut-n-Break Saws

Blade Stone Soft

Concrete Medium Concrete

Hard Concrete

Building Brick

Abrasive Building Block

Retail Cost Model

EL10CnB

$458.00 576778401

EL35CnB

$458.00 576778501

EL70CnB —

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$458.00 576778601

Designed for Husqvarna K760 Cut-n-Break and K3000 Cut-n-Break saws only (see page 29)

Can step-cut up to 16” deep with a 9” blade

Laser-welded cutting segments with 0.295” diamond depth

Price includes two blades

Model

965191605

= Optimal = Good = Acceptable — = Not Recommended


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hydraulic chainsaws from most hydraulic equipment, like skid loaders and backhoes

R e d u c e s h y d r a u l i c

pressure as high as 20 gpm @ 2,500 PSI

Designed for ICS 880F4, 880F4-FL, 880PG and 814PRO hydraulic chain saws

Model Weight Size

537640 20.3 lbs. 16.5”L x 7”W x 16.5”H

Supports the weight of ICS chainsaws during cutting

Ensures straight and accurate vertical and horizontal cuts

Reduces operator fatigue Extends chain life Ambidextrous — can be

used right or-left handed E x p a n d a b l e w i t h

42” (1.1m) rail lengths, each weighing only 18 lbs. apiece

Designed for ICS 880F4 and 814PRO hydraulic chain saws

ICS SpeedHook

ICS Pipe Clamp

ICS Flow Adapter Valve

Provides a solid, stable cutting platform when cutting pipe

Improves cutting speed, cut accuracy and operator safety

Reduces operator effort during cuts

Fits up to 12” pipe Designed for ICS 880PG

hydraulic chain saw

Model Part

528551 SpeedHook System w/ ICS 880F4 saw mounting bracket and one 42” rail

75254 SpeedHook System w/ ICS 814PRO saw mounting bracket and one 42” rail

70554 42” SpeedHook rail

528552 Saw mounting bracket for ICS 880F4

75253 Saw mounting bracket for ICS 814PRO

70558 Speedhook axle assembly (fits 880F4 and 814PRO Speedhook Systems)

Model Flow

Output Port Thread

Size Hose Thread

Size Weight Manifold

Size

70350 8 gpm @ 2,500 PSI

Inlet and Tank: 7/8-14 UNF System and Return: 3/4-16 UNF

7/8-14 UNF 11 lbs. 3.5”L x 5”W x 1.5”H

71287 12 gpm @ 2,500 PSI

Inlet and Tank: 7/8-14 UNF System and Return: 3/4-16 UNF

7/8-14 UNF 11 lbs. 5.5”L x 5.5”W x 2.5”H


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ICS 2-Stroke Oil Model Quantity

505883 24-pack

Formulated for heavy-duty, high RPM use

Improved film barrier reduces piston and piston ring wear more than other 2-stroke oils when used in ICS chain saws

More thermally stable and cleaner burning than other 2-stroke oils

Designed for 25:1 (4%) fuel-to-oil ratio

Total Slurry Solution helps contain water and slurry from wet-cutting

TSS-15 contains slurry in a 1 5 - g a l l o n h e a v y - d u t y polyethylene tank. Wheeled cart makes transportation easy.

TSS-55 turns any 55-gallon d r u m i n t o a s l u r r y containment tank

Both Total Slurry Solution models have powerful 2 HP vacuums with 105 inches of water lift

ICS Total Slurry Solution

ICS Portable Water Solution 25-gallon polyethylene tank

for when water isn’t available for wet cutting

Comes with a 1 gpm pump with 35 PSI of pressure. Powered by one 12V battery.

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70466 ICS 25-Foot Hydraulic Hose Attaches ICS hydraulic chain

saws to ICS hydraulic power packs

Two-way set Comes with quick disconnect

couplers

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73862 TSS-15 Total Slurry Solution Vacuum with 15-foot hose

71285 TSS-55 Total Slurry Solution Vacuum with 15-foot hose

73857 TSS Vac-Attachment Kit for ICS 814PRO and 880F4

73852 30” front mount floor squeegee

73860 15” crush-proof vacuum hose

73854 Aluminum wand

73855 14” dual-blade squeegee head


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ICS 680GC Chains and Guidebars

Chain Model Use Soft Stone, Abrasive

Materials or Brick Natural Stone Medium Concrete

or Light Rebar Hard Concrete or Heavy Rebar

TwinMAX Everyday Use Yes Yes

TwinMAX Plus Harder Materials Yes Yes Yes

TwinMAX Abrasive Abrasive Materials Yes

ProFORCE All-Purpose Yes Yes Yes

ProFORCE Premium L Longer Life Yes Yes Yes

ProFORCE Premium S Faster Cutting Speed Yes Yes

ProFORCE Abrasive Designed For Brick Yes

Ductile Iron Pipe PVC Pipe Insituform Pipe Lining Cast Iron Pipe HDPE Pipe

PowerGrit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

ICS Chains and Applications

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73600 14” 695GC Guidebar

71486 14” TwinMAX-32 Chain

71705 14” TwinMAX-32 Plus Chain

71610 14” TwinMAX-32 Abrasive Chain





ICS 695GC Chains and Guidebars

ICS 695PG Chains and Guidebars

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524490 16” 695PG FORCE4 Guidebar

537764 16” PowerGrit Chain

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71554 12” TwinMax-29 Abrasive Chain





ICS 695F4 Chains and Guidebars

Model Part

553208 12” 695F4 FORCE4 Guidebar

531743 12” ProFORCE Chain

531745 12” ProFORCE Premium L Chain

531739 12” ProFORCE Premium S Chain

531747 12” ProFORCE Abrasive Chain

524490 16” 695F4 FORCE4 Guidebar






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ICS 880F4 and 880F4-FL Chains and Guidebars

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525343 15” ProFORCE L Chain

531735 15” ProFORCE S Chain












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ICS 880PG Chains and Guidebars

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74042 13” 814PRO Guidebar

74719 13” TwinPRO-25 Chain

ICS 814PRO Chains and Guidebars

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THE THREE MOST DANGEROUS ACCIDENTS THAT OCCUR DURING THE USE OF

ABRASIVE AND SEGMENTED DIAMOND SAW BLADES Based on OSHA Statistics

1. HAZARDS OF ABRASIVE BLADES: Known as silicon carbide, fiber or throwaway blades, these blades are the leading cause of injury and death from saws and grinders, according to the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Based on OSHA statistics, an employee is 6.3 times more likely to be killed by a shattering abrasive blade than by a breaking diamond blade. The same employee is also 13 times more likely to suffer a serious injury requiring hospitalization from an abrasive blade than from a diamond blade. In 2008, a study done by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that over 450 people were seriously injured when their abrasive blades exploded during operation. In addition, abrasive blades produce air quality concerns. Studies are underway to determine the exact long-term lung damage from the silicon carbide fibers that abrasive blades generate during cutting and grinding. Although these studies are ongoing, this damage may include lung cancer and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases. Abrasive blades are more likely to shatter if:

The blade is damaged by cracking, exposure to water or gasoline, etc. The blade gets pinched or bound in the material being cut. The blade is run at a higher RPM than recommended. The blade is used for more than one day. The blade is used for grinding or beveling. The blade is tilted to the left or right or twisted while cutting.

2. HAZARDS OF SEGMENTED DIAMOND BLADES: Diamond blade segment loss ranks as the second most deadly and dangerous jobsite accident. While not nearly as common as shattering abrasive blades, OSHA reports that, when a diamond blade loses a cutting segment, the results can be disastrous. A death occurred in 60% of the incidents where a segment or other piece broke off a diamond blade and hit an employee. The other 40% caused serious injuries requiring hospitalization. Segmented diamond blades can lose segments when:

The blade has defective welds joining the segment to the steel core. The blade core wears thin from undercutting. The blade hits unexpected rebar in concrete. The blade overheats, weakening the segment weld.

3. HAZARDS OF SAW KICKBACK: Saw kickback injuries typically occur when cuts take longer than expected, such as when the blade is not appropriate for the material being cut. Longer cuts can cause the blade to heat up, start wobbling or even bounce. They can also cause greater saw operator fatigue. When saw operators get tired, they may lean on the saw or use more body weight to stabilize the blade inside the cut. Leaning on a saw means that, when the saw does kick back, the operator is closer to the blade than is safe. 20% of saw kickback injuries are fatal. The other 60% are serious enough to require hospitalization. Saws can kick back when:

The blade is not appropriate for the material being cut. The blade is glazed over (i.e. diminished or even no exposed diamond) or warped. The blade binds or gets pinched in the cut. The saw operator uses the top edge of the blade to cut.

NOTE It’s best to buy your blades and grinders from a company that offers a Life Time Operator Error Warranty™. These companies have the highest quality products, which are engineered to withstand far more operator error than cheaper blades and grinding wheels.

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“Male sustained deep laceration to right side of face from broken blade of angle grinder, sustaining severe right eye injury, resulting in complete loss of vision in that eye.” (Source: Royal North Shore Hospital)

Abrasive blades and grinding wheels can fly apart or “shatter” while cutting and grinding. The shrapnel from shattering abrasives can be deadly.

Silicon carbide fibers — used to make silicon carbide abrasive blades — under high magnification. These fibers lodge in the lungs and have the same carcinogenic or cancer-causing properties as asbestos. The following studies show increased risk of cancer and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases in workers exposed to them: American Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 153, No. 10, pp. 978-986 and Occupational Medicine, Vol. 50, No. 2, pp. 103-106.


The Solid Steel Safety Blade Is Safer Than

Abrasive and Segmented Diamond Blades

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1. SAFETY BLADES ELIMINATE INJURIES FROM SHATTERING BLADES: The only way to eliminate the risk of injuries and fatalities from shattering abrasive blades is to stop using abrasive blades completely. Safety Blades are made of solid steel to eliminate the risk of .

STILL THINK THAT ABRASIVES ARE CHEAPER THAN SAFETY BLADES?

A Safety Blade will outlast 150 abrasive blades, each costing $4 to $8.

150 abrasive blades x $4 to $8 = $600 to $1,200!

Safety Blades are cheaper in the long run! 2. SAFETY BLADES ELIMINATE INJURIES FROM SEGMENT LOSS: If your blades have cutting segments welded to their cores, then you run a high risk of segment loss, which can injure or kill your employees. The Safety Blade eliminates all risk of segment loss because it’s the only blade on the market that does not have welded cutting segments that can break off during cutting, increasing your employees’ safety. 3. SAFETY BLADES REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURIES FROM SAW KICKBACK: One of the main factors in saw kickback injuries is operator fatigue and its byproduct, standing too close to the saw. The Safety Blade shortens the time needed to make cuts and thus helps reduce operator fatigue. It can cut a 6’’ ductile iron main with 0.25” walls in less than 40 seconds, reducing average cutting time by over 80%! In addition, our clients tell us that their employees don’t have to lean or push on the saw to make it cut, which is a big safety factor for them.

Firefighter trainers Brotherhood Instructors, LLC won’t use any other blade than the Fire Rescue Safety Blade, due to its safety, reliability and Life Time Operator Error Warranty™. (Photo credit: Brotherhood Instructors, LLC)

Ninety percent of governmental water and underground departments, fire departments and foundries in North America use Safety Blades.


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First of all, it’s important to understand that the

blade doesn’t do most of the cutting; the

diamond particles on its surface do. That being

said, there are two ways to get those all-important

diamonds onto a blade.

Most blades have impregnated cutting

segments welded onto a steel core. The

manufacturing process used to make these

impregnated segments is the oldest in the book. Once

manufactured, these segments can be attached to steel

blade cores one of several ways, including sintering,

laser welding and cold or hot pressing.

The problem with impregnated blades — apart from

the teensy fact that the segments might break off while

cutting and injure or kill the saw operator — is that

you have to match the hardness or “bond” of

your blade to the material that you’re cutting.

Cutting wears away the segment, shedding worn

diamond particles and exposing fresh diamond which,

as we said, do most of the cutting.

Our Vacuum-Brazing Process Gives You a More Versatile Blade That Can Tackle Any Cutting Job

Close-up of a Safety Blade segment. Notice the thick coat of diamonds on the cutting edge. Safety Blades have the most diamonds of any commercially available diamond blade on the market. This high concentration of diamond gives Safety Blades their aggressive performance and long cutting life.

If a blade’s bond is too soft, the blade wears down

too fast. If it’s too hard, on the other hand, then the

diamonds wear down too fast — faster than the

cutting segment, in fact — so that the blade cuts

slower and “glazes” over. A glazed blade can

quickly overheat from increased friction,

degrading the weld holding the segment to

the core and increasing the chance of

segment loss. To restore a glazed blade, you have

to run it through something abrasive, like a dressing

stick or asphalt, to expose more diamonds. This

wastes your time and wears down your blade faster.

You don’t have to worry about matching

the bond of a vacuum-brazed blade to your

job because vacuum-brazed blades have thick coats

of diamond right on the surface and ready to cut,

instead of being buried inside a cutting segment. This

means that you can cut almost anything with a

vacuum-brazed blade and not worry about it

wearing down prematurely or glazing over!


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Know When to Replace Your Safety Blade We want to familiarize you with a few aspects of your new Safety Blade. Though this is a diamond blade, it doesn’t have diamond-impregnated segments welded to a steel core, like

other diamond blades. The Safety Blade has a vacuum-brazed cutting surface where the diamond is bonded to the outside of the steel core. The reason we key on the word “outside” is to make you aware that a vacuum-brazed cutting segment will not wear down like a typical impregnated segment.

You can tell when the blade needs to be replaced simply by looking at the cutting edge (the portion of the blade that actually does the cutting, see photo no. 1) and not the sides (photos no. 4 and 5 ). When the cutting edge starts to get smooth, the blade is wearing out and needs replacement (photos no. 2 and 3).

2. Here, the segment is worn, showing signs of heavy use on steel. It has possi-bly 25% life left. Your blade will show signs of slowing down at this point. Make sure you have a backup Safety Blade available. If not, it’s time to consider ordering a new one.

1. Here, the blade is new and unused. The diamond is sharp and pronounced. As the diamond wears down, the blade will become dull. In some cases, the diamonds form a wear pattern in the opposite direction of blade rotation. This typically happens after cutting metallic products. Just flip the blade over so that the wear pattern spins into the cut. Doing so will help restore like-new performance.

4. Notice the diamond on the side of the blade is still plentiful. Though it may still work as a grinding or beveling surface, replacement is still required. This level of wear on the cutting edge is not covered under our Life Time Operator Error Warranty™.

5. Here the blade has an extreme wear pattern on one side of the blade, possibly caused by extreme use after the cutting edge had worn away. This is not recommended. Replace your blade as soon as metal becomes visible on its cutting edge (see photo no. 3) or sides (see photo no. 4). This level of wear on the grinding edge is not covered under our Life Time Operator Error Warranty™.

3. Here, the blade is completely worn out. Do not use a blade that looks like this. Remove it from your saw, even if there is diamond on the side of the cutting edge. Vacuum-brazing places one layer of diamond on the cutting edge. The blade must be replaced once this layer is worn down. At this point, the blade must be immediately replaced. Call (800) 654-5890 or visit http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com to order a new Safety Blade. This level of wear on the cutting edge is not covered under our Life Time Operator Error Warranty™.

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How to Choose a Diamond Blade

Here is some information to help you decide what diamond blade is right for you and your business.

Material The type of material you're cutting is the key to

determining the best blade for you. Cured Concrete: If you plan to cut cured concrete

without water, it's best to shop for a laser-welded blade. The laser welding process is the strongest process available for attaching cutting segment to steel blade cores, thus reducing problems associated with segment loss. It's best to find a company that provides a life time warranty on their products. This way, you're covered from financial loss if the blade becomes damaged and unusable before it wears out.

If you plan to run the blade with water, you can use a sintered saw blade. However, if the concrete contains reinforcement, you'll want to use to a laser-welded saw blade instead.

You may also want to consider buying a laser-welded turbo segmented blade if you know that you’ll be cutting reinforced concrete. A turbo segmented blade will cut faster through reinforced concrete.

Example of a turbo segmented blade

For jobs with lots of prolonged concrete cutting, it's

best to find a supplier who can match your blade’s bond with your concrete aggregate. You should also take into consideration whether your concrete will have rebar or wire mesh reinforcement. Matching your blade's bond to your aggregate will give you a fast cutting blade with a satisfying life.

The hardness of concrete aggregate varies depending on the part of the country that you’re in. Luckily, concrete is often locally produced, so you can determine the hardness of your aggregate by where your job is.

The aggregate map above can help you determine your aggregate hardness. For example, someone cutting in Louisiana would need a blade with a soft bond to maximize cutting speed and blade life in concrete with hard aggregate. Someone in Florida, on the other hand, would need a blade with a harder bond for cutting concrete with soft aggregate.

Asphalt and Green Concrete: Asphalt and green concrete are softer and more abrasive than cured concrete. For these materials, it's best to shop for a blade with a hard bond.

If you dry cut, you'll want to choose a laser-welded blade to prevent segment loss. You'll also want a blade that has either drop segments or carbide inserts to protect against undercutting. On the other hand, if you plan to use the blade with water, you can go with a hard-bonded sintered blade. You usually don't need to worry about hitting rebar when cutting asphalt. Stranger things have happened, though, so be careful.

As with concrete cutting, if you find yourself doing lots of asphalt cutting, it's best to find a supplier that can match your blade bond to the type of asphalt aggregate you're dealing with. This way, you get optimal cutting speed and maximum blade life.

For green concrete, it's best to look for a blade that's a little bit thinner than 0.125”, the standard blade thickness. By using a 0.100” or 0.110” thick blade in fresh concrete, you'll reduce spalling problems and also prevent any cracking or chipping that may occur.

Pipe: When shopping for an underground pipe cutting blade, it's best to find a blade that can handle any type of pipe. Pipe materials include, but are not limited to, ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, HDPE, AC, RCP, clay and ceramic. The Safety Blade (see pages 1 and 4) is your best option here, because it can cut all of these materials and more without any trouble.

In addition, if you have to bevel pipe occasionally, you can use the side of the Safety Blade’s 8mm cutting surface. This provides optimal beveling capabilities when using the side of the cutting edge.

Aggregate Hardness in the Contiguous United States


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Do not bevel with abrasive, welded or sintered blades. They’ll shatter or lose segments and possibly injure or kill you if you use them to bevel.

It's best to find a supplier that offers a Life Time Operator Error Warranty™ on their products. This way, if the blade is damaged from getting pinched in the pipe, you're covered against any financial loss.

Masonry and Landscape: The masonry and landscape industry uses a wide variety of material like brick, block, granite, stone and pavers. Each of these materials has an assortment of densities and other qualities that affect cutting speed and blade life.

Generally speaking, if you want a good multi-purpose blade that can tackle most industry-standard materials, you'll want a blade with a medium-soft bond. On the other hand, you'll want a hard-bonded blade if you cut lots of softer and/or abrasive materials like block and sandstone and a soft-bonded blade if you cut lots of hard, dense and/or non-abrasive materials.

You can also buy blades for more specialized applications. For material that chips or cracks easily, use a continuous rim blade. For faster cutting, look for a turbo segmented blade with large gullets between the segments. To reduce cutting noise, look for a diamond blade with a sound-dampening core.

Tool You also need to consider the type of tool you’ll be

using in order to maximize your blade’s life and performance and keep yourself safe.

Handheld vs. Walk-Behind Saws: Generally speaking, if you use a walk-behind saw that is 20 HP or above, you'll need a blade that’s pre-tensioned for

high speed and high torque. If you use a handheld saw blade on a high-horsepower walk-behind saw, the blade’s cutting segment will burn up in a matter of minutes, endangering your safety and possibly your life.

Stihl Saws: If you use a Stihl handheld saw, look for blades with straight 20mm arbor holes. This will help prevent problems associated with vibrating or wobbling. Not only that, but you’ll never have to worry about losing bushings.

Other Considerations In order to get maximum blade life and lowest cost-

per-cut, here are some other things you need to consider.

Diamond Concentration: A blade’s diamond concentration will determine how long it lasts. This concentration can vary from 10% to 45%. For jobs that require lots of cutting, you'll want a blade with a high diamond content. For small jobs that require little cutting, on the other hand, you can get away with a blade with a lower diamond content.

Diamond Segment Height: The height of a blade’s cutting segments will also determine its life. Segment height can vary between 3mm and 15mm.

For large cutting jobs, look for a larger diamond segment. For smaller jobs, you may be able to get away with a 3mm segment.

Wet and Dry Cutting: Using water with your diamond blades is the best way to maximize their lives. It will also give you a cleaner cut, reduce heat build-up and cut back on dust (see page 58, Wet Cutting vs. Dry Cutting).

Beveling 10” ductile iron pipe with the Safety Blade’s 8mm beveling surface


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Frequently Asked Questions Diamond Blades

Q. Can I use a diamond blade for side-grinding as well as cutting? A. Only if you use a blade with a solid steel core. A regular welded segment diamond blade is not designed to take the force of side-grinding and will break. To address this, Desert Diamond Industries designed the Safety Blade with a solid steel core. It can side grind on ductile iron, cast iron, steel, concrete and other materials without any problems. Q. What arbor sizes are on different tools? A. You can determine the arbor of your saw or grinder by its manufacturer.

Tool Arbors Q. Do I need to use water with all diamond blades? A. No. Not all diamond blades require water during cutting. However, if a blade is specified to run wet, you must feed water to it. Otherwise, you will destroy the blade, damage your saw and possibly kill or injure yourself. You can also run a dry cutting blade wet. This will decrease dust, cool the blade and increase its cutting speed and life. Q. My saw blade is not cutting. Is it defective? A. First, check to make sure the blade is not worn out. If it is, replace it. Second, if the blade is still good but not cutting, it means it’s glazed over. Run the blade through an abrasive material, like asphalt, masonry block, cinder block, sandstone or a dressing stick. This process is called “dressing” and will expose more diamonds in your blade’s cutting segments. If the

blade glazes over again, the bond of the blade is too hard for the material being cut and will need to be dressed again. Q. Where can I find a dressing stick? A. Dressing sticks can be found at construction equipment stores that sell diamond saw blades. If you don’t have a dressing stick, you can make a few cuts in an abrasive material such as asphalt or cinder block instead. Q. What is the bond of a diamond blade? A. The bond is the combination of metals used to make up a diamond-impregnated segment. Q. Can I choose a different bond to make my blade cut faster or last longer? A. Yes. The speed and the life of the blade can be maximized by matching your blade’s bond to the material being cut. Generally speaking, you should use a harder-bond blade to cut soft and/or abrasive materials like asphalt, block and sandstone and a softer-bond blade to cut hard, dense and/or non-abrasive materials like concrete, stone and brick. Q. If I accidentally run my saw blade backwards, will it ruin my blade? A. Not necessarily. As long as the blade has not been cracked, chipped or warped, it should still be good. Q. What is the difference between electroplated, brazed and sintered diamond blades? A. Electroplated and brazed blades are almost the same. They utilize the same process for applying diamonds to metal surfaces using a bonding agent, usually nickel. Sintered blades have diamond-impregnated segments that are attached to the steel core by heating a powdered chemical to its melting point. Impregnated diamond blades are blades made of a matrix diamond and metal. As you cut, the metal wears away to expose new diamonds. Sintering is an inexpensive, low-quality manufacturing process.

Handheld Saws

Husqvarna 1”

Partner 1”

Stihl 20mm

Walk-Behind Saws

Husqvarna 1”

MECO 1”

Target 1”

Table Saws

Makita 1”

Dewalt 1”

Universal Pipe Cutters

Reed 7/8” arbor with 5/8” bushing

Wheeler Rex Pipe Master 7/8” arbor with 5/8” bushing

Wachs 20mm, 1 pinhole offset

Automated Cutters

Wachs Trav-L-Cutter 1-1/4”, 2 pinholes offset


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Vacuum-Brazing Q. What is a vacuum-brazed diamond saw blade? A. Vacuum-brazed diamond saw blades have their diamonds attached to their steel cores via a vacuum-brazing process that’s similar to dipping an ice cream cone in sprinkles. These blades have all their diamonds on the exterior of their cutting edges, instead of buried in a metal bond. This manufacturing process is higher quality and more expensive than sintering and electroplating. Most vacuum-brazed blade manufacturers vacuum-braze individual segments, then laser weld those diamond segments to a steel core. Q. What will a vacuum-brazed diamond blade cut? A. Depending on the cutting applications recommended by the manufacturer, these blades can cut concrete, brick, block, stone, asphalt, ductile iron, cast iron, plastic, stainless steel, hardened steel, copper, brass, wood, glass, tile, porcelain and more. You don’t have to match a vacuum-brazed blade’s bonds to the materials that you’re cutting. One blade fits all. However, you should still check your blade’s cutting application sheet before attempting to use your blade on any of the above materials. Q. Can vacuum-brazed blades be made as thin as electroplated saw blades? A. No. They can be made thin, but not as thin as electroplated saw blades. That’s because the intense heat and pressure in a vacuum-brazing furnace can cause thin metal to warp. Only the highest quality steel above a certain thickness can withstand the vacuum-brazing process. Q. Does the grit size effect the cutting performance of vacuum-brazed blades? A. Yes. The size of the diamond grit used will determine if the finished cut will be smooth and finished or rough and unfinished. Smaller grit will give you a smoother, cleaner finish but will cut slower than a blade with a larger grit. Larger grit, on the other hand, will give you a rough finish but will cut very fast for you. Q. Is there a diamond blade that will safely cut everything?

A. Yes. To cut all materials safely, use Desert Diamond Industry’s Safety Blade (see pages 1 and 4). It has a one-piece steel construction that won’t break during operation, unlike abrasive, carbide and segmented diamond blades. It’s designed to cut braces, flat stock, hardened lock shackles and padlock bodies, hockey puck locks, security gates, rebar, chain link fence, stucco, concrete, block, brick, stone, asphalt, wood, drywall, car doors, ductile iron, cast iron, schedule 40 and 80 pipe, PVC, HDPE, C-900 plastic pipes, 2x4s, plywood… and more! Q. How can I tell when a vacuum-brazed blade is worn out? A. Check to see if the cutting edge has diamond on it.

If it’s smooth with no abrasiveness (see page 52, Know When to Replace Your Safety Blade), it needs to be replaced. Call (800) 654-5890 or visit our website at http://www.desertdiamondindustries.com for a replacement. Q. Is it true that the Safety Blade has no welded segments? A. Yes. The Safety Blade is the first and only blade on the market that does not have cutting segments welded to a steel core. This eliminates injuries and fatalities from segment loss. Q. Do you have a Life Time Operator Error Warranty™? If so, what does it cover? A. Desert Diamond Industries offers the first and only Life Time Operator Error Warranty™ in the industry on select blades. It covers any accident that may occur in the field (e.g. dropping the saw, pinching the blade and prying it out of the cut, etc.). See page 60 for details. Q. What should I do if my blade breaks, chips, warps or wobbles? A. Call your blade supplier. They should replace it for free. If they don't, you probably shouldn’t buy from them again.

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Safety Q. Should I use a guard with my diamond blade? A. Yes, always. It will help protect you from small debris and dust during cutting. Keep in mind, though, that if a diamond blade breaks, then the pieces can and will go through the guard and cause an injury or fatality. Q. Is it better to use an abrasive blade or a diamond blade? A. Always use a diamond blade whenever possible. Desert Diamond Industries’ Safety Blades will outlast a minimum of 150 abrasive blades and will not shatter during cutting, unlike abrasive blades. They also produce less sparks than abrasives and lower your costs. Q. Can I wear safety glasses rather than goggles for protection while using an angle grinder? A. No. Safety glasses are only suitable for protecting part of the eye. They don’t protect against particulates getting in from the top, bottom or sides. Goggles offer provide full eye protection from all sides, as well as an elastic band to keep them on your head. (See our line of LIFT safety glasses and goggles on pages 41-42) Q. What is the difference between abrasive blades and diamond blades? A. Abrasive blades are commonly made of silicon carbide and/or aluminum oxide along with other materials bonded with resin and mesh to form a disc. This disc wears away quickly during cutting, which is very dangerous and hazardous. A diamond blade, on

the other hand, is made of steel and diamond. The cutting edge of the blade is called a bond or matrix and is made of a mixture of diamond and metals that is

designed to cut a specific range of materials. Diamond blades can last 100 to 1,000 times longer than abrasive blades and emit very few sparks and no cancer-causing silicon carbide fibers during cutting. Q. What causes the most eye injuries? A. Bureau of Labor statistics show that almost 70% of accidents resulted from flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. 40% of these injured workers were wearing some form of eye protection when the accident occurred. Q. How safe is a diamond saw blade? A. Based on OSHA statistics, an employee is 6.3 times more likely to be killed by a shattering abrasive blade than a breaking diamond blade, as well as 13 times more likely to

receive an injury serious enough to require hospitalization. Nonetheless, you must still take care when operating any piece of equipment, as serious injury or death may still occur. Q. When should I wear ear defenders or ear plugs? A. Anyone exposed to noise greater than 85 dBA should wear some form of hearing protection. (See our line of LIFT hearing protection on page 39) Q. Should I use an abrasive blade for cutting asphalt or concrete because they are cheaper? A. No. You should never use an abrasive blade for cutting any material, whether it is concrete, asphalt, masonry, stone, metal, iron or anything. Abrasive blades are one of if not the most dangerous blades. Not only can they kick back like a diamond blade, but they can also shatter, endangering your safet and your life. They also emit clouds of cancer-causing silicon carbide fibers and emit 10-to-25-foot showers of sparks while cutting. Q. Is there any legislation that requires me to wear gloves when using a power tool? A. No, but it simply makes sense to do so. There are no safety standards with regard to general rigger gloves, but in case of an accident they may afford some protection, however minimal. (See our line of LIFT work gloves on pages 34-38) Q. How can I tell if my blades have welded diamond segments? A. Look at the cutting edge closely. If your blade is welded, you’ll notice a gap between the steel core and the cutting edge. This gap is the weld and is generally where a blade will break. Q. The directional arrows on my used saw blade are worn off. How can I tell which way to mount it? A. The easiest way is to slowly run your finger back and forth along the cutting edge. Whichever direction feels the roughest is the direction the blade should be spinning. Q. Why is the hole in the center of my blade too small for my handheld saw? A. It might be because your blade has a true 20mm arbor hole. Check the saw blade and make sure that there isn’t a bushing in the arbor hole that reduces it to 20mm. If there is no bushing, contact your blade supplier and exchange your blade for one with a 1” arbor hole.

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