Masonry Magazine October 2010 Page. 28
HARDSCAPING TOOLS
MK
MK Diamond Products, Inc.
MK-1280 Wet Cutting Brick Saw
The MK-1280 is designed for landscaping, paving and masonry job sites. It's simple to operate and requires limited maintenance. This saw is designed for cutting large format bricks and pavers. The steel frame provides durability and strength. The closed back design with vacuum port helps in dust control.
TPX
M
MG Brick Saw
TPX-40™
Supreme Grade Wet/ Dry Diamond Blades
The laser welded TPX-40 multi-application blade cuts brick, granite, block, pavers, concrete, bluestone and asphalt. The new segment over gullet design reduces noise by as much as 10db.
414PB
Supreme Penter Brick Blade
41428
The 414PB is specifically engineered to cut hard/dense brick. The unique small turbo segment design provides cooling and cutting performance.
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www.mkdiamond.com
1.800.421.5830 Torrance, CA
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"Permeable paver systems are a growing trend in line with today's green direction in construction." - John Chrysler, PE, Executive Director, Masonry Institute of America
Series is available with five-, 7.5-, nine- or 10-horsepower Baldor motors. Blade guard options are from 14 to 24 inches. The MK-5000 Gas Series is powered by the Honda GX270 Cyclone engine or the GX390 Cyclone engine, and both are available with 20- or 24-inch blade guards.
Common features include the precision screw feed mechanism, which allows the cutting head to be easily raised or lowered to the precise cutting depth required. The self-leveling blade guard provides optimum blade coverage for operator safety. The open-back design accommodates material up to 20 inches long and allows an eight-inch-high block to be cut in a single pass. For easier and safer transport, the saws include fork-lift feet and built-in tie-downs. The MK-5000 conveyor cart is built from heavy-duty cast aluminum, and a skid-resistant rubber top is permanently bonded to the table top for wear resistance. Water-flow control vents channel water during cutting operations to the water pan, and the nylon conveyor cart-wheels have permanently sealed bearings.
An adjustable water supply ensures maximum blade protection. The gas saws come with belt driven, self-priming, centrifugal water pumps that can be disengaged for dry cutting, and the MK-5000 electric series comes with an electric water pump.
Concrete pavers and clay bricks come in a variety of shapes and colors, but hardscape designers depend on the skill of mason contractors to execute the circular patterns and sweeping curves that so appeal to consumers. Additionally, popular outdoor kitchens, spas and swimming pools often require detailed custom cutting to properly house appliances and/or showcase water features and surface designs.
"Permeable paver systems are a growing trend in line with today's green direction in construction," says John Chrysler, PE, executive director of Masonry Institute of America. "A great many pavers and concrete bricks are manufactured to size, but the final execution of the design depends on the skill of masonry contractors to cut and fit the masonry units to curves."
For these challenges and to augment the designs possible with Segmental Concrete Retaining Wall
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TPX-40 Supreme Grade Wet/Dry Diamond Blade
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