VOLCANO Quartzite Silent Blades

Silver brazed / Wet / Split segment / Very soft bond

Professional Silent Bridge Saw Blade for Very Hard Natural Quartzite

Very hard natural quartzite requires a bridge saw blade capable of maintaining smooth cutting performance while working through dense stone materials.

VOLCANO Quartzite Silent Blade is designed for cutting very hard natural quartzite, including materials such as Taj Mahal.

The blade uses a very soft DIATOP original bond developed for very hard granite and quartzite.

Split segments are used to support smooth cutting in professional stone fabrication applications.

Type of Equipment: BS (Bridge Saw)

Key Features

• Suitable for cutting very hard natural quartzite such as Taj Mahal.

• Very soft DIATOP original bond for very hard granite and quartzite.

• Split segments for smooth cutting.

• Silent blade.

• Silver brazed.

• Wet cutting.

Available Sizes

Item – D x T inch / D x T mm / Segment Height mm

• NSSQ 353215 – 14 x .125 inch / 350 x 3.2 mm / 15 mm

• NSSQ 403215 – 16 x .125 inch / 400 x 3.2 mm / 15 mm

• NSSQ 453615 – 18 x .141 inch / 450 x 3.6 mm / 15 mm

• NSSQ 353220 – 14 x .125 inch / 350 x 3.2 mm / 20 mm

• NSSQ 403220 – 16 x .125 inch / 400 x 3.2 mm / 20 mm

• NSSQ 453620 – 18 x .141 inch / 450 x 3.6 mm / 20 mm

* Standard arbor: 60/50 mm

* Segment shape shall be changed without notice.

Operation Parameters

Diameter (Inch / mm) / Recommended RPM / Feed rate/min (Feet / M)

• 14 / 350 / 1500 / 4–6 / 1.2–1.8

• 16 / 400 / 1300 / 4–6 / 1.2–1.8

• 18 / 450 / 1150 / 4–6 / 1.2–1.8

Technical Notes

• Bond: Very soft DIATOP original bond

• Segment Type: Split segment

• Segment Heights: 15 mm and 20 mm

• Standard arbor: 60/50 mm

• Segment shape may be changed without notice

• Silent blade

• Silver brazed

• Wet cutting

• Suitable materials: Very hard granite and quartzite

Typical Applications

quartzite slab cutting, Taj Mahal quartzite cutting, very hard natural quartzite cutting, hard granite cutting, bridge saw cutting, quartzite countertop fabrication, stone fabrication, quartzite fabrication, slab processing, smooth stone cutting, architectural stone fabrication, stone workshop manufacturing

Q1. What bridge saw blade is recommended for very hard natural quartzite such as Taj Mahal?

A. VOLCANO Quartzite Silent Blade is specifically designed for very hard natural quartzite such as Taj Mahal. It uses a very soft DIATOP original bond and split segments for smooth cutting.

Q2. What bond is used on the VOLCANO Quartzite Silent Blade?

A. The blade uses a very soft DIATOP original bond designed for very hard granite and quartzite.

Q3. What operating parameters are recommended for VOLCANO Quartzite Silent Blades?

A. The catalog specifies 1500 RPM for 14-inch blades, 1300 RPM for 16-inch blades, and 1150 RPM for 18-inch blades. The recommended feed rate is 4–6 ft/min or 1.2–1.8 m/min for all listed diameters.

For recommended RPM settings, feed rates, wet-cutting operating parameters, bond selection, and troubleshooting guidance, please visit the DIATOP Tech Notes section.