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DQ1 Vacuum Brazed Diamond Wire

DQ1 is a high-performance diamond wire range designed for cutting steel structures across demanding applications. Available in multiple bead-per-metre configurations, it offers an efficient solution for a wide variety of cutting requirements. Manufactured using advanced vacuum-brazed bead technology, DQ1 delivers exceptional performance in challenging environments such as nuclear and offshore oil rig decommissioning and is fully suitable for dry cutting. Its rubber-covered construction provides extreme durability, with an optional dedicated compound available where maximum strength and dry-cut performance are required.

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Description

Additional information

Product description

Professional wire for challenging and extreme cutting circumstances

Application

Oil pipes, metal structure, shot concrete, I beams, concrete above 20% steel ratio

Number of beads

Available in 53/48/44/40 bpm

Bead diameter

10.2mmØ standard, 9mmØ for loops under 3m. Also available in 9.8mmØ / 10.2mmØ / 10.5mmØ / 11mmØ

Wet/Dry

Optimum for wet cutting. Special version available for dry cutting

Aggregate

Very Highly Reinforced Concrete

Lengths

Custom size lengths and endless loops

Structure

Pre-pressed beads on cable + Rubber coating + Spring spacer

Cable Breaking Strength

Min. 21,200kN

Strength of Loop

Min. 1,500kg.f.

Cable Elongation (wire stretch)

0.28% at 2,500N

Temperature Range

Below 100°C

Shelf Life

1 year when stored in a dry, dark and room temperature environment

Cable Diameter

4.8mm (Min. 4.66mm / Max. 4.94mm)

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