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News Release from: Tyrolit | Subject: WX-15 sawing system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 October 2005
New electric wall saw from Tyrolit
Tyrolit has introduced an electrically-operated wall saw that is easier to use and more versatile for creating door and window openings in walls up to 42 cm thick.
Better known for its hydraulic wall saws, Tyrolit has introduced an electrically-operated model that is easier to use and more versatile for creating door and window openings in walls up to 42 cm thick Designated WX-15, the sawing system uses blades from 600 to 1,200 mm diameter driven by a high-frequency, water-cooled motor that delivers directly at the blade 15 kW of power at 32 amps
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 12 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Two features in particular set the product apart from the competition.
First, the drive motor and controller can be removed from the wall saw and used to drive the Tyrolit SK-B diamond wire saw, which until now has been available in hydraulic version only.
Thus wire sawing is now able to benefit from the highly controllable, soft-start capability of an electric drive.
Secondly, the motor design includes an industry-first safety feature in that should the blade seize in the wall, the motor speed drops to an idle and a fully disengagable clutch prevents damage to the drive spline.
Such protection is not possible on conventional electric wall saws that use a slipping clutch.
A further feature, which some other wall saws do not offer, is conformance with industry norms for radio frequency interference, which is essential when working in sensitive areas such as near hospitals, airports and telecoms installations, for example.
The roll guide rails, 360-degree geared swivel arm and three-piece blade guard (normal or flush) used for Tyrolit's hydraulic wall saws can be transferred to the WX-15, making the new unit even more cost-effective for existing customers.
It is light to handle, as the saw head weighs just 29 kg including the two feed motors, rising to 41 kg when the blade drive is attached.
All functions are operated from a remote, 400-volt controller to which is connected a hand-held box with joystick to control movement.
Four push-buttons automatically select the correct rpm according to the diameter of blade being used.
An easy-to-clean filter has been included, as well as a bypass to slow the water supply to the point of cutting or interrupt it to permit dry cutting.
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