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Continuous rim blades are easy to spot. Unlike other diamond blades whether bridge saw blades or turbo blades, a continuous rim diamond blade ahs no segments. That is to say that the outer edge of a continuous rim saw blade is, well, continuous! But that begs the question: "What is the reason for this?" Additionally, some may wonder what kinds of materials are these diamond blade made to cut? Let's answer both of those questions now.
With most blades designed to cut hard materials, the blade has protrusions called "segments" and the those segments are what have the diamond in them. There is a gap between each of those diamond segments. When a segmented diamond blade rotates, each of the segments "bites" into the edge of the material it is cutting. In reality what is happening is the edge of the segmenthits the edge of the material and pretty much knocks off or, rips off, the edge of the material insdie the kerf of the cut.
This works okay for natural stone materials. But there are other materials that are not just hard, but also have the tendency to be brittle. For example, ceramic, porcelain, and glass are all examples of materials that do not do well when a segmented blade is used to cut them. It isn't a question of how sharp the blade is. Rather, it is a matter of the edge of the segments colliding with the edge of the material. The impact of the segment hitting a brittle material causes it to chip and in some cases even break.
You probably have already concluded that the benefit of the continuous rim diamond blades are that they do not hit the material. And that is exactly right. COntinuous rim blades continually cut the material rather than tearing through it. The low impact of these blades make them suitable for the following materials:
Each of the materials in the list above is very hard and to one degree or another, brittle. So it is important that the blade truly cut the material and not rip, bash, or tear into it.
With so much choice out there, finding the right diamond blade for the job can be a minefield. Not only do you have to consider the material youre cutting and machine to be used but also the type of rim, as this affects how the blade cuts and whether it will meet your needs. If you use the incorrect blade for the material it can cause the blade to fail to cut properly.
Norton Clipper diamond blades come with three different types of cutting rims; Segmented, Flat Continuous Rim and Turbo Corrugated Continuous Rim. You can then find the right blade based on the material youre cutting by following our colour coded packaging and machine guide icons.
Why use segmented blades?
These are some of our blades that are segmented based on material:
Extreme Beton Silencio
With up to 17mm high segments and a bespoke specification for each application, Norton Clipper Silencio is our quietest diamond blade, reducing noise by up to 30x (-13 dB) compared to conventional blades when used on concrete, reinforced concrete, granite and building materials, while achieving a fast, efficient cut. ORDER TODAY
Extreme Universal Laser
Up to 15mm high segments provide long life and fast cut on all building materials. The Duo segments (on 300mm and 350mm diameter blades only) provide high cutting speed, improved comfort and low vibration levels allowing you to get the job done faster. It also reduces heat and cools the blade. Arrow shape gullet slots quickly remove debris from the blade surface and indicate the rotation direction. Laser welded segments ensure optimum safety against segment loss. ORDER TODAY
Pro Asphalt
Laser welded blade for intensive use and long life on asphalt, asphalt over concrete, green concrete and abrasive building materials. It features patented depth indicator for blade life monitoring and indication of cutting direction (up to diameter 450mm). ORDER TODAY
Extreme Granite
15mm high laser welded segments uses exclusive arrow shaped gullet slots. The duo shaped trapezoidal segments produced with i-HD technology offer longer life, excellent cutting speed, improved comfort and increased safety. ORDER TODAY
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Pro 4x4 Explorer
Up to 12mm segment height for more cuts per wheel. The trapezoid shaped segments give a comfortable, smoother cut with lower vibration levels. This is a multipurpose blade to cut all materials, from hardest concrete and granite to abrasive asphalts and sandstones. ORDER TODAY
Extreme RC540
A laser-welded diamond blade with wide-gullet geometry for use on Oxydes Zirconia, Silica, high content aluminia >70% - Mullite. ORDER TODAY
Why use flat continuous rim blades?
These are the blades that have flat continuous rim segments based on material:
Pro Universal Turbo
With a 12mm high continuous rim blade, its ideal for use on general building materials and stone, particularly roof tiles, when either wet or dry cutting. Reinforced flanges around the bore ensure rigidity and straight cutting under the most demanding conditions. ORDER TODAY
Classic Ceramic
A value for money continuous rimmed diamond blade for dry or wet cutting of medium hard tiles and ceramic tiles. ORDER TODAY
Why use turbo corrugated continuous rim blades?
These are the blades that have flat continuous rim segments based on material:
Extreme Universal Turbo
The corrugated continuous rim enables smooth, high quality cutting and ease of use. It also cuts more aggressively on hard materials. The 12mm impregnated diamond segments provide very long life. Ideal for use on a very wide range of medium to hard construction materials, block paviours, granite, natural stone, roof tiles and hard tiles. ORDER TODAY
Users may occasionally come across instances of segment loss due to not using the equipment correctly. Here are some typical examples of what causes segment loss and how it be avoided.
Possible Cause Solution The material and/or saw was not held firmly, which caused the blade to twist or jam in the cut. Hold/support material or saw firmly. Not sawing in a straight line with overcorrecting caused the blade to twist or jam in the cut. Properly align the saw to allow straight cutting, avoid twisting the blade in the cut. Defective flanges which cause the blade to flutter in the cut or fail to properly support the blade in perfect alignment. Clean foreign material from flange surfaces, or replace flanges if they are under manufacturers recommended diameter or are bent or deformed. Blade is too hard for material being cut causing the segment to glaze over. The segment separated due to impacts or fatigue. Use the proper blade specification for material being cut. Use our blade selector tool to find the right blade. Overheating due to inadequate supply of coolant (water or air). This usually comes with discolorations on the core in the area of segment loss. Overheating of blades may cause core cracks or segment loss. If wet cutting, provide adequate water flow on both sides of the blade.For more information about selecting the right diamond blade for your material, visit our Diamond Blades Guide or get in touch.
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