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Products- Concrete Sawing and Drilling



11250VSRD Dust Collection Rotary Hammer
Dust Collection Rotary Hammer
Bosch Power Tools & Accessories
  • 3/4-in. SDS-Plus, 6.1 amp hammer
  • 1.8 ft.-lbs. of impact energy
  • Micro Filter system and two-fan design capture dust particles of all sizes to reduce airborne dust
  • Canister system designed to minimize dust leakage even when hammer is turned upside down
  • Tool weighs 7.4 lbs. and is 7.9 in. tall
  • Angled offset side handled for operation in tight spaces
210B Vertical Concrete Drill
210B Vertical Concrete Drill
E-Z Drill
  • 18-inch drill depth is standard
  • Totally pneumatic, requiring 200 cfm
  • Specifically designed for straight-line drilling on a level subgrade
  • Ideal for airport work, lane additions and large patchwork jobs
  • Quick-release bit guides correspond with any style of bit
  • Vertical height adjustment levels enable each unit to drill on center
  • Optional vertical conversion kit
BHR240 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 7/8
Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer
Makita Industrial Power Tools
  • 3-Mode Switch for rotation only, hammering with rotation, or hammering only
  • 2x faster drilling with synchronized RPM and BPM for more efficient drilling
  • Built-in torque limiter clutch disengages if bit jams when hitting rebar
  • LXT Lithium-Ion battery and optimum charging system produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5x more cycles

Compact Core Drill
Compact Core Drill
Stow Construction Equipment

  • Can be mounted either with a vacuum base or as a bolt-down

  • Adjustable column to ease angle drilling

  • 115-volt power

  • 600/1,200-rpm operation

  • Weighs 62 lbs.

  • Ideal for smaller jobs
Contoured Masonry Blade
Contoured Masonry Blade
Arcus, Inc.
  • Diamond premium turbo blade designed to cut precision circles, arcs and curves in marble, concrete, stone and more with a circular saw
  • Diamond premium turbo blade can be used freehand to make curves and circle cuts
  • 7 in. with a 10 mm rim
  • Use wet or dry
  • Maximum depth of cut at 15-in. radius is 1½ in. and a cut at 24-in. radius is 2-in. in concrete
Core Bore CB500-HH Core Drill
Core Bore CB500-HH Core Drill
Diamond Products
  • Drills small diameter holes up to 3 in.
  • 1,300-watt, 115-volt electric motor features slip clutch
  • Can work as hand-held or with company’s rig stand
  • Two-speed gearbox — 1,100 and 2,200 rpm
  • Includes water connection for wet drilling
CreteMaster Universal Concrete Saws
CreteMaster Universal Concrete Saws
Cardinal Saws & Blades

  • Can be used any time past the "green" state
  • Available with a 2 hp electric motor, or 4½ hp push or 6,9 or 22 hp self-propelled gas engines
  • Up-Cutting blade rotation and specially designed blade guard allow easy vacuuming and removal of either dry-cutting dust or water-generated slurry
  • Adjustable telescoping handle expands up to 51 in.
  • Depth of cut adjusts to 4½ in. depending on machine model
CS8 Random Crack Saw
CS8 Random Crack Saw
General Equipment Co.
  • Designed to follow random crack patterns in concrete and asphalt surfaces
  • Produces smooth-sided cuts for proper crack filling
  • 8-in.-diameter cutting blades
  • 11-hp Honda engine
  • Center-mounted blade configuration for easy pivot
  • Infinitely adjustable blade height control
CSR 150 Walk-behind Cutoff Saw
Pneumatic Walk-behind Cutoff Saw
CS Unitec
  • Low-maintenance air-powered motor and gearbox
  • Runs at 2,900 rpm
  • Wet and dry cutting in applications such as joint sawing, floor sawing, trenching and road repairs
  • 9.5-hp saw can accommodate blades up to 20 in. in diameter
  • Weighs 107 lbs.
  • Cuts to a depth of 7 in.
DD 120 Diamond Coring System
DD 120 Diamond Coring System
Hilti, Inc.
  • Designed for coring in space-restricted applications
  • Compact, self-contained, 22-lb. unit
  • Can core up to six 4-in.-diameter holes in reinforced concrete
  • 1,600W motor has two speeds: 650 rpm and 1,380 rpm
  • Intelligent steering display at the top and a compact anchor base plate at the bottom
DH40MRY Rotary Hammer
DH40MRY Rotary Hammer
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd.
  • Vibration reduction system reduces operator fatigue
  • 9.2-amp motor
  • Quick-change system for accessories
  • Two modes: hammer drilling and hammer only
  • Full-load rpm range from 240 to 480 with an impact rate of 1,320 to 2,650 bpm
Diamond Blades
Diamond Blades
PFERD Inc.

  • Color codes to help users select the right blade for the job

  • Orange background on the label is the PS-Forte or universal blade for general-purpose cutting

  • Silver background is the SG-Elastic performance line

  • Blue background is the SG-Plus special high performance line

  • Blades are designed to cut a wide variety of substances from terra cotta to cinder blocks, asphalt, slate, granite exposed aggregate concrete and marble

  • Available in continuous edge and segmented configurations
Diamond Core Drills
Diamond Core Drills
Atlas Copco Construction Tools

  • Low-vibration, hydraulic-powered

  • Four models available with drilling ranges from 1/2- to 8-in. diameters

  • Each weighs 18 lbs.

  • Non-kickback feature for safer operation
Diamond Saw Blades
Diamond Saw Blades
Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.
  • 26 general-purpose blades in value and premium lines
  • Laser-welded blades with bond ratings from 3 to 8
  • Sizes range from 12 to 20 in.
  • Fit all 1-in. arbors
  • Cut wet or dry
DPC7321 14
DPC7321 14-in. Power Cutter
Makita Industrial Power Tools
  • 73 cc mixed gas, 2-stroke combustion engine
  • Five-stage, foam-paper-nylon system with Advanced Directional Air Flow provides very clean air for better saw performance
  • Reinforced aluminum blade guard with 70° range of limitless positioning using a marked knob handle
  • Improved ignition system with larger flywheel and rare earth magnets for more power
  • Cutting arm position simply changes from center position to flush (outboard) position allowing cuts directly adjacent to curb edges, walls or directly above the ground
DuPro Diamond Blades
Diamond Blades
DuPro Tools Inc.

  • Available in segmented, continuous rim and turbo blade designs

  • 14-in. general-purpose blade has maximum 5,400 rpm rating

  • Designed for concrete, brick, block, pavers, roof tile and masonry applications

  • Can be used wet or dry
FORCE4 Diamond Chain
FORCE4 Diamond Chain
ICS, Blount Int'l. Inc.
  • Tensile strength 50% greater than previous chains
  • Anti-stretch engineering increases chain life and reduces maintenance
  • Patent-pending pitch design of chassis elements for optimal combination of weight and strength
  • Water distribution feature allows for better lubrication and less cleanup
  • Patented SealPRO O-ring and bumper designs for smoother cutting performance and increased chain life
Grip-Rite Premium Diamond Blades
Grip-Rite Premium Diamond Blades
PrimeSource Bldg. Prods., Inc.

  • ISO 9001 and 9002 certification

  • Dynamic packaging and promotions for point-of-purchase attention

  • Available in segmented, turbo rim and continuous rim configurations

  • Segmented and turbo available in six sizes; continuous available in four sizes

  • Use wet or dry
K 3000 Electric Cut-N-Break
K 3000 Electric Cut-N-Break
Husqvarna Construction Products
  • Designed for cutting openings in concrete for windows, doors, crack and joint repair, etc.
  • Can cut, in stages, through walls up to 16 in. thick
  • Sliding guard can be positioned to flush cut
  • 12-volt, 15-amp motor
  • Low water usage system holds down dust but saves water
Milwaukee Compact Rotary Hammer
18-volt Compact Rotary Hammer
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.

  • 7/8-inch hammer drill for hard-hitting, fast drilling — delivers 4,500 blows per minute and 9,450 foot-pounds of energy

  • L-shape design increases efficiency while reducing operator fatigue

  • Built-in battery "fuel gauge"

  • Weighs less than 9 lbs.
MK-3000 and MK04000 Electric Concrete Saws
Electric Concrete Saws
MK Diamond Products, Inc.
  • Provide a solution for environments and situations where traditional gas power will not work, such as indoor cutting
  • 30-hp MK-4000B series provides 66 ft.-lb. of torque at the blade shaft and has a hydraulic raise/lower system and self-propelled transmission
  • 20-hp MK-3000B series provides 51 ft.-lb. of torque at the blade shaft and has a self-propelled transmission
  • Three-phase motor ca be set up for 230 volt or 460 volt
  • Available with 24- and 30-in. blade guards
Panasonic Rotary Hammer
Cordless Rotary Hammer
Panasonic Home & Environment

  • 28.8-volt high-power line

  • New motor design features magnesium gears to reduce heat

  • Overall design redirects airflow to control dust/debris

  • Two-finger control

  • Two hammer speeds — can be used as a light chisel with optional attachment or as a drill with chuck attachment
Side Winder II Diamond Blades
Side Winder II Diamond Blades
Multiquip Incorporated

  • Designed for high-speed dry cutting

  • Available in 12- and 14-in. (30- and 35-cm.) models

  • Feature a ribbed core that reduces friction and heat while providing faster cutting and application versatility

  • The blades’ T-shape diamond segment design enhances fast cutting performance

  • Applications include cured concrete, brick, block, asphalt and green concrete

  • The T-shape design also provides undercutting core protection preserving the integrity of the steel core to extend blade life
STS-5 All-Purpose Diamond Blade
STS-5 All-Purpose Diamond Blade
Lackmond Products, Inc.
  • A multi-application diamond blade that's a hybrid of traditional segmented and turbo blades
  • Available in 4- to 36-in. diameters
  • Cutting applications include cured concrete, green concrete, asphalt, block stone, granite and more
  • Suitable for hand saws, hand-held high-speed saws, low horsepower walk-behind and masonry saws
  • Air-cooling core for heat dissipation
TS 420 Cutquik
TS 420 Cutquik
Stihl Inc.
  • 14-in. cut-off saw with 4.4 hp engine
  • 5-in. maximum cutting depth
  • Highly efficient air filtration system
  • Large-capacity fuel tank
  • Anti-vibration system
  • Enclosed starter is protected from dust
  • Integrated water attachment
Uppercut Diamond Blades
Uppercut Diamond Blades
Cardinal Saws & Blades
  • Early entry diamond saw blades
  • Solution to random cracking in green concrete
  • Blade segments are laser welded to special fatigue-resistant high alloy steel blanks
  • Uniquely shaped arbor hole offers perfect fit on all early entry concrete saws
X5L Hammer Carbide Bit
X5L Hammer Carbide Bit
Bosch Power Tools & Accessories
  • Drills through concrete and rebar
  • Carbide head features centric conical tip
  • Wear mark on head of bit allows user to determine if anchor will fit before hole is drilled
  • Carbide and steel bonded together at molecular level
  • Flute designed for improved dust and debris removal
  • Diameter sizes from 3/16-in. to 1/2-in. and lengths from 4- to 18-in. lengths
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