CEN DEC
3
CONSTRUCTION:
ROAD BUILDING
Diamond Products Director, Darryl Gray, says that this process was undertaken using a specially
designed texturing machine and the company’s range of 350mm GC77 cutting blades, along
with 600mm RC38 diamond blades, used for removing broken and failing concrete panels.
“The Diamond Products range of GC77 Green Concrete blades is designed for use on low
to medium horse power saws in the 13 to 35hp categories. All GC77 blades are fitted with
wedge segments for the protection of the steel centre. What’s more, they are laser-welded to
eliminate the risk of segment loss, additional costs or unexpected down time,” he adds.
In addition to texturing the road, a total of 67 KP Projects employees have been involved in
cutting, grinding and drilling the road surface. “The diamond blades were used for cutting
and grinding the road surface, while RC35 core bits were used for exploratory samples and
drilling holes,” he explains.
In addition to supplying the highest quality tools, Darryl points out that Diamond Products
provided KP Projects with unrivalled after sales and technical support. “The company assisted
our team in selecting the blades and core bits that were most appropriately matched to the
hardness of the concrete. I have no doubt that this level of customer service excellence added
substantial value to the project,” he says in conclusion.
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Above left:
Checking that the grooves are at
least 4mm deep after conducting the texturing
process.
Above:
Specially designed texturing machine
and 350mm GC77 cutting blades.
KP Projects Site Supervisor,
Darin Phillips, says that
Diamond Products’ range
of specialised tools has
proven to be a highly
effective replacement to
standard specification
tools that were initially
used.
