{"product_id":"diamond-blade-continuous-rim-115mm","title":"Diamond Blade Continuous Rim 115mm","description":"\u003c!-- Product header --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"tc-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eDiamond blade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c!-- Here you put your Product heading name --\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"275\" src=\"images\/torkcraft\/diamondblades\/db1_sm1.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"275\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"note_box\" style=\"width: 185px; left: 0px; top: 0px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e\r\nTYPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nContinuous rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"feature_box\" style=\"width:250px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIAMETER: \u003c\/strong\u003eø115mm\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eBORE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø22.23mm\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAX RPM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13,000\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marble, granite, concrete, masonry\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a diamond blade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA diamond blade is composed of a circular steel core and the diamond \r\nimpregnated segments. The segments are seperated by slots in the core. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese \r\nslots assist in cooling the blade during operation by allowing water (wet \r\ncutting) or air (dry cutting) to flow between the segments. The segments or rims \r\nare a mixture of diamond powder and metal powders. The diamonds are industrial \r\ndiamonds of different sizes and qualities depending on the material to be cut as \r\nwell a the blade type.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does a diamond blade work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"236\" src=\"images\/torkcraft\/diamondblades\/diamondblade_close_sm1.jpg\" style=\"float: left;margin-right:15px;\" width=\"275\"\u003eThe individual diamond crystals exposed on the leading edge and the sides of \r\nthe segment or rim carry out the cutting. The operator pushes the rotating blade \r\ninto the material and the surface diamonds thus exposed mill a groove in the \r\nmaterial. When the blade mills the material, the latter exerts wear on the \r\nblade. During cutting the exposed diamonds may crack \r\nor break. The material simultaneously starts to abrade the metal matrix, which \r\nreleases more diamonds. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"153\" src=\"images\/torkcraft\/diamondblades\/diamondblade_close_sm2.jpg\" style=\"float: right;margin-left:15px\" width=\"278\"\u003eThe more abrasive the material, the more rapid \r\nthe tendency to wear down the matrix. Blades for cutting hard, denseless \r\nabrasive materials (such as tile, bricks, stone or cured concrete), require \r\na softer metal matrix. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nThis will wear down faster, replacing the worn diamonds \r\nfairly quickly so that the blade continues to cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nBlades for cutting soft, \r\nabrasive materials (such as green concrete and asphalt), must have  a hard, \r\nabrasion-resistant metal matrix in order to retain the diamonds for a longer \r\ntime.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater will prevent the blade from overheating:\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt will greatly reduce the amount of harmful dust created by cutting. Remove the \r\nslurry from the cut, and extend the life of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDifferent methods of making diamond blades:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eLaser welding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLaser micro-fusion enables the segment to be welded to the core. This bond is \r\nthe most powerful and enables the tool to be used for dry cutting and drilling \r\nwithout segment loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eBrazing:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSilver brazing solder melts at high temperaturs between the segment and the \r\ncore and binds the two elements together. Used for wet cutting, drilling and \r\ngrinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCold sintering:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFirst pressed with a press machine under normal conditions, then laid in \r\nsinter machine under high pressure and temperatures making the compressed metal \r\npowder melt to a solid bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHot pressed sintering:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePressed with hot press machine under high temperature and pressure, making \r\nthe compressed metal powder melt to a solid bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eBlade types:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eContinuous smooth rim:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProvides the smoothest cut in ceramic tiles and ornamental stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTurbo\/Segmented Turbo:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMay produce slight chipping, but generally have a longer life and lower cost \r\nper cut than continous rim blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSegmented:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProvide the longest life and lowest cost per cut, but are only suitable for \r\nwork where chipping is not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen cutting without water: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe blade should be allowed to cool off periodically. Cooling can be increased \r\nby allowing the blade to spin freely out of the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecHeading\" colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003econsider \r\n\t\tsafety for your health and the people around you\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ch4\u003eGeneral safety suggestions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable to always have the following items nearby and in a good \r\n\t\tcondition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eEye protection – clean and scratch free \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eHearing protection – quality earmuffs \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDust masks – discard old and dirty masks \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eGloves – for easy handling of material and hand protection \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Wear Gloves\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-wear-gloves_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Eye Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-eyes_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Hearing Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-hearing-protect_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Dust Mask\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-dust-mask_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tWear Gloves\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tEye Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tHearing Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tDust Mask\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp class=\"attention-products\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDiamond blades are unable to withstand the forces involved at elevated \r\ntemperatures when cutting dry. It will be subject to rapid tool wear and \r\npossible failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67501072875810,"sku":"VERMONT-DB1","price":74.98,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/diamond-blade-continuous-rim-115mm","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}