Year: 2017

Concrete Cutting – why dust control is important

Concrete Cutting throws up a lot of dangerous dust. Stones, rocks, sands and clays contain large amounts of crystalline silica and are used to make kerbs, flags, bricks, tiles and concrete. Cutting these materials produces airborne dust containing very fine Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) particles. These particles are small and it is not always possible to see the RCS …Read more»

Selecting the Correct Diamond Blade for your job.

Global Diamond Blades are designed for specific purposes such as blades designed specifically to cut marble and asphalt. However, Global Diamond Tools do offer a wide range of multi purpose blades – we have the blade you need, whatever the job. Global Diamond Blades are designed for specific uses include marble, granite, concrete, asphalt and masonry. Selecting the correct …Read more»

Diamond Blade Cutting – what you should and shouldn’t do.

Diamond Blade Cutting Do’s Always refer to manufacturer’s operating manual for proper blade specifications, setup, as well as blade and machine maintenance. Inspect the blade often, checking for damage or fatigue – a damaged blade can be dangerous. Check mounting flanges for equal diameter, excessive wear or flatness. Mount the blade correctly and securely – …Read more»

Dust control on cut-off saws used for stone or concrete cutting

Stones, rocks, sands and clays can contain large amounts of crystalline silica and are used to make kerbs, flags, bricks, tiles and concrete. Cutting these materials produces airborne dust containing very fine RCS particles. These particles are small and it is not always possible to see the RCS dust in normal lighting. Serious health effects, …Read more»

Cutting Concrete or Stone?

Checkout our Concrete/hard materials diamond cutting blades. With both segmented and continuous turbo rim options available, the DiamondLife® Concrete/Hard Materials blades are designed to cut a wide range of construction materials and offer excellent value for money and durability. Cooling holes prevent the steel core from losing tension and maintain the lifespan of the blade. All blades in this range are …Read more»

Diamond Life – the brand that delivers quality and performance

The Diamond Life range of Diamond cutting Blades offers built-to-last quality and exceptional performance levels. Whether sintered or laser welded, the use of quality diamonds and the latest bond technology guarantees the Diamond Life cutting blade is produced to the highest of specifications and inspected and safety tested to the most rigorous of standards. This means that you can be …Read more»