Asphalt overlay removal requires aggressive diamond blades that cut through aged binder without glazing segments.
Road maintenance crews remove aged asphalt overlays before applying new surface courses. Protec Tools laser welded diamond blades on walk-behind and early-entry saws cut through hard asphalt and embedded aggregate efficiently when bond hardness matches local mix design.
Blade Selection
- Laser welded segments for high-RPM walk-behind saws.
- Soft to medium bond to prevent glazing on asphaltic materials.
- Segment height matched to required milling depth per pass.
Field Tips
- Cut wet when working near occupied areas to control fumes and dust.
- Advance feed rate gradually to avoid segment loading on thick overlays.
- Replace blade when cutting speed drops more than 30 percent from baseline.
Protec Tools supplies asphalt-rated blades for municipal maintenance contracts.
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