PowerGrit saws are infinitely safer than a cut off saw for cutting pipes in an excavation for a number of reasons. The main reason is the chain on a PowerGrit saw has much less inertia than a diamond disc on a disc cutter as the chains are lighter and travelling slower.

This means that the PowerGrit saw is not likely to "kickback" if the pipe moves and traps the chain. The lack of flywheel on the hydraulic and pneumatic saws means there is even less inertia making them even safer.

The 890 hydraulic saw and the 701 pneumatic saw can be used with a clamp to attach the saw to the pipe for increased saety and accuracy of the cut.

Cut off saws or disc cutters have been banned in some countries for pipe cutting due to the high numbers of serious accidents caused by kick back. In the UK a considerable number of companies suggest disc cutters should not be used for cutting pipe, but unfortunately in reality this rule is often not rigidly enforced.

Fortunately with ICS PowerGrit there is now an excellent, safe alternative to the disc cutter giving companies the ability to ban this outdated dangerous technique.

To cut pipe safely use PowerGrit, not only is it safer the excavations are smaller so the overall repair times are quicker which saves money.

PowerGrit - The Safe Way to Cut Pipe