Blade Specification Breakdown
Every Sanders blade has a specification code to provide the customer with valuable information as to the blade's quality, strength and application uses.
Ex: CC 35 11
Application Code
The first two characters refer to the Application code. Our Diamond Tools typically fall into one of these applications:
| Code | Application | Code | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Cured Concrete | WP | Wall Saw - Split Seg. |
| BD | Bridge Deck | WS | Wall Saw - Sandwich |
| KB | Curb Saw | CV | Fiber Optic Trench |
| JC | Joint Cleaning | CB | Core Bits |
| NW | Joint Cleaning (New Wave) | RS | 1-pc. T-Joint |
| BV | Bevel Blades | SI | 3-pc. T-Joint |
| GC | Green Concrete | SS | 3-pc. T-Shallow Joint |
| JW | Joint Widening | PG | Plunge Saw (Recessed Markers) |
| AS | Asphalt | GR | Grinder Heads |
| AC | Asphalt Overlay | GV | Groover Heads |
| WT | Wall saw Twin Segments |
Bond Code
The second two characters refer to the Aggregate bond strength.
| Bond | Typically Used On | Bond | Typically Used On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | Wall Saws, Curb Saws | 60-69 | Cured, Soft Aggregate |
| 30-39 | Cured, Very Hard Aggregate | 70-79 | Green Concrete |
| 40-49 | Cured, Hard Aggregate | 80-89 | Asphalt |
| 50-59 | Wall Saws, Curb Saws |
Relative Diamond Content
The last two characters refer to the Blade Series, and its Relative Diamond Content. The higher the series, the stronger the blade!
| Series | Relative Diamond Content |
|---|---|
| 11,000 |  |
| 10,000 |  |
| 9,000 | |
| 8,000 | |
| 7,000 | |
| 6,000 | |
| 5,000 |  |
Blade/Bit Cooling Icons
Cooling icons are placed next to the Diamond Tools to represent the required methods (water and/or ambient air) to properly cool the diamond tool during operations.
Diamond Tools classified as "DRY/WET" may be cooled with water or use the circular airflow of operations to diminish the build-up of heat. When operating "DRY", it is best to use an intermittent cutting/drilling procedure to allow sufficient time for steel core/barrel cooling.
Diamond Tools classified as "WET Cut" must be used with water to reduce the extreme heat that builds up during operations. Water also reduces the dust signature and helps remove residue. Operating a "WET" product without water may cause diamond tool damage and creates a safety hazard. A continuous flow of fresh water is critical to safe, effective operations.
Diamond Tools classified as "DRY Cut" are specifically engineered to operate with the circular airflow as the sole agent for cooling the core/barrel. Water may be used to help cool and control dust.
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