While wet cutting with a masonry saw or tile saw is usually the preferred method, sometimes dry cutting just can’t be avoided. There are several reasons why cutting stone, brick, concrete, etc. with a water-cooled diamond blade is a better option than relying on air cooling. A major concern with dry cutting is the dust that is produced; this dust usually contains silica, and inhaling it can cause silicosis, a severe and irreversible lung disease. In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that wet cutting can reduce the amount of respirable dust by as much as 94%. But, as we said, there are times when this just isn’t feasible. In those cases, safety regulations would require an alternative method to control the dust or protect workers. And that is where our masonry saw with vacuum dust collector comes in: the SIMA HANDY tile saw.
Portable, compact and powerful, this tool fills an underserved niche in the market, allowing you to dry cut virtually anywhere, indoors or out, without endangering the health of workers or bystanders. However, we certainly recommend using the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times when working with this type of equipment.
Features of the HANDY masonry saw with vacuum
The SIMA HANDY model is listed as a tile saw, but it is quite capable of cutting through masonry materials like brick, concrete blocks, etc. so long as it is fitted with the appropriate diamond blade. Remember that dry cutting can only be done with a blade specifically designed for that purpose—attempting a dry cut with a standard wet cutting blade is both dangerous and inefficient.
One interesting feature of this dustless masonry saw is its versatility. For one thing, it can be easily used indoors, whereas dry cutting on regular equipment requires an open, well-ventilated work area. And for another, it can be used with the sliding table, like a typical tile saw, or as a chop saw with a swinging cutting head. When using a 14” blade, this product has a maximum cutting depth of 100 mm, slightly less than 4 inches, which is sufficient for most projects. The maximum cutting length is 260 mm (10 ¼ inches).
Our saw’s dust collection system is incredibly effective, and you are unlikely to find anything comparable to this machine on the market today. We recommend taking a look at the video of this masonry saw in action, which you can find on our website. The HANDY masonry saw with vacuum-assisted dust removal is rugged, built from high-quality stainless materials, yet lightweight enough to be portable. And when paired with good diamond blade indicated for dry cutting whatever material you are working with, you can expect a precise cut and professional results.
This product is an electric masonry saw with two motor voltages available, for power supplies of 110V and 230V, depending on what you have available in your region. And remember, most SIMA products are eligible for free shipping to our customers in the UK, as well as free returns.
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