Masonry Magazine March 2012 Page. 40

Words: Jeff Farmakes
Masonry Magazine March 2012 Page. 40

Masonry Magazine March 2012 Page. 40
SAW BLADES

Diamond Products Concrete Blades from Braxton-Bragg
Braxton-Bragg
Knoxville, Tenn

Braxton-Bragg now offers a line of concrete tools and tooling from Diamond Products. Because of customer demand, the Knoxville-based company recently began carrying concrete blades, cup grinders, drill bits, and saws and drill motors. Braxton-Bragg President Rich Hassert says Diamond Products was chosen because they are the largest and highest quality tooling company that serves the U.S. market. "Most of their products are made in the United States," he says.

One of the largest manufacturers of diamond tools in the United States, Diamond Products is based in Elyria, Ohio. Since its founding in the mid-1940s, it has grown to employ more than 300 people and markets its products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. In addition to stock items, the company will build customized tools for individual customers. Hassert says Diamond Products stands behind its products. "We feel that, technically, their tools are the most sophisticated of this type, and we're very proud to be able to offer them," he says.

www.braxton-bragg.com

Super and Universal Premium Diamond Blades
Hilti
TULSA, Okla

The new Hilti Super Premium (SP) and Universal Premium (UP) Diamond Blades take performance to the next level for all kinds of cutting applications in a variety of base materials. The Super Premium Blades feature Equidist technology. With Equidist, all diamonds in each segment are spaced accurately at regular intervals. This not only ensures consistent high cutting performance over the entire life of the blade, but also makes the blade more suitable for universal use.

SP Diamond Blades deliver exceptional performance in concrete, concrete block, brick and natural stone. They also provide up to 50 percent faster cutting speeds and up to 50 percent longer life than comparative super premium blades. The Universal Premium Blades are top value standard blades for cutting a variety of base materials such as concrete, masonry and asphalt. UP Blades provide maximum versatility, while delivering a high balance of speed and life.

www.ca.hilti.com

THE PERFECT COMPANION - LIGHT, COMPACT,
IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE

The BBM Blockbuster Mini series of masonry saws is packed with performance-enhancing features that are synonymous with the Norton Clipper name. For the intermittent users, the BBM307 has a 3hp brush motor suitable for the toughest job site conditions. For the more heavy commercial users, the 88M158 version's 1.5hp induction motor is ideal for rugged continuous use. This series has a saw to tackle arry job. For more details, contact your Norton Clipper distributor.


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