The most creative tool in the cutting industry is the wire saw. Using diamond beads strung on special aircraft cable separated by springs or plastic, the wire can be wrapped around any length, depth, or configuration of reinforced concrete.
These lightweight, portable saws have changed the character of building modification. The dustless, vibration free ability of the Wire saw to cut with a diamond blade has made pneumatic breaking obsolete. Cutting openings in concrete walls with diamond tools causes no structural damage and requires little patching. The convenience of sawing and completely removing many openings in one day can not be matched by any other method.
When used in conjunction with other concrete cutting tools, the wire saw is often competitive in removal dollars or unit cost terms. Bridge removal and renovation, plant shutdowns and expansions, and live sewer line tie-ins are a few examples of its uses. If time is money, this tool is superior to all.
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