Rebar |
Can a diamond chain cut rebar? |
Yes. Number 4 or 5 (12mm to 15mm) bar is not a problem. Anything over number 8 (25mm) is difficult.
Warning: Rebar or steel MUST be surrounded by concrete or aggregate material. |
Ductile Iron |
Can a concrete cutting
chainsaw cut Ductile Iron Pipe? |
New ICS PowerGrit Saws Can!
Not all ICS Concrete Chainsaws can use PowerGrit series diamond chains
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Chain Life |
How long will a diamond chain last? |
This depends on the material being cut, chain type, experience of the
operator and how much rebar is present. For example, diamond chain
on gas saws will typically cut 40 to 80 linear feet in 6-inch (15 cm)
concrete. On hydraulic saws, this range is most often doubled.
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Guide Bar Life |
How long does a guide bar last? |
Normally two or three chains when cutting concrete, brick, natural
stone. However, heavy rebar can shorten bar life. One to two chains when cutting ductile iron, PVC etc. with PowerGRIT chains. |
Skid-Loader |
Can a hydraulic concrete cutting
chainsaw be run off a skidloader or
backhoe? |
Yes, and any other hydraulic power source that puts out 8 or 12 gpm
and 2500 psi (30 liters and 172 bar). However, a flow adapter may be
required since some equipment operates with higher flow rates.
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DRY CUT |
Can a concrete cutting
chainsaw cut dry? |
No
It is strictly a wet cut
system. 20 psi minimum is recommended.
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Kick Back |
Is "kickback" a safety problem? |
No. Wood cutting chain has sharp hooked teeth that can grab the
wood causing kickback. Diamond chain grinds through concrete with
very small teeth (diamonds) without hooks. The preferred method of
starting a cut is to plunge straight into the wall. There is no kickback.
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CUTTING
SPEED |
How fast will a concrete cutting chainsaw cut? |
This also depends on the material being cut, chain type, experience of
the operator and how much rebar is present. Gas saws will typically
saw 1 foot x 6 inches deep in 2 minutes. Hydraulic saws are faster.
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CHAIN
TENSION |
When does the chain need tightening? |
WALL - WALKER
® |
What is the WallWalker®? |
The Wallwalker® is a lever system that develops a four-to-one
mechanical advantage and turns inward force to downward force. The
Wallwalker® makes it easier to cut with the saw.
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CONCRETE VS. WOOD CUTTING |
Can I buy a diamond chain and put it on
my wood-cutting chainsaw? |
No, a wood-cutting chainsaw does not have a hollow bar water delivery
system, modified air filtration or sealing and may be damaged due to
concrete particles.
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Warranty |
What is the ICS products warranty? |