Segment Height and Diamond Concentration for Asphalt Cutting Blades

A practical guide to segment height and diamond concentration for asphalt cutting blades.

Asphalt cutting blades must balance cut speed with segment life on abrasive road surfaces. Segment height and diamond concentration strongly influence that balance. Protec Tools manufactures asphalt-oriented diamond blades for contractors and OEM buyers who need predictable wear on pavement jobs.

Key Spec Factors

Segment height for usable life before core exposure
Diamond concentration for abrasive asphalt mixes
Bond hardness matched to asphalt and aggregate
Undercut protection where soils or sand attack the core

Buyer Questions to Ask

Is the job mostly asphalt, or asphalt over concrete?
What saw type and blade diameter will be used?
Is wet cutting available on site?
What life target matters more: speed or meters per blade?

Road contractors should not select asphalt blades by diameter alone. Provide mix type, cutting depth and machine details when requesting quotations so segment geometry and diamond loading can be tuned for your market.