Cutting Techniques

EXTRACTOR Rescue Blades™
are a true all-purpose diamond rescue blade

The EXTRACTOR Rescue Blade™, is manufactured using new vacuum-brazed diamond technology. Available sizes are 12”, 14”, or 16” diameters .125 steel core with tap out arbor that fits 20mm or 1 inch arbor. Also, sizes 4”, 4.5”, 7” and 10” diameters for angle grinders. The 2” and 3” EXTRACTOR Rescue Blades are used on electric and air cut-off tools. These blades all have a variable arbor that fits nearly every brand tool.

The EXTRACTOR Rescue Blade™ cuts the following extremely fast: auto bodies, steel guard rails up to 5/8”, stainless steel, ductile iron pipe, reinforced concrete with rebar, cinderblock, hard brick, roof materials, plywood & 2”x 4s, roofing tile, floor tile, hurricane glass, bulletproof glass, fiberglass, PVC, aluminum, copper, brass and much more.

It’s highly recommend training officers review these simple tips with every person that’s going to use the EXTRACTOR Rescue Blade. Doing so will ensure your team gets the very best blade performance and longest blade life. It’s also advisable for first-time users to watch the videos on our website to see The EXTRACTOR Rescue Blade in action.

Cutting Tips for the EXTRACTOR Rescue Blade:

  • Spin the blade in the direction of the arrow on it.
  • The EXTRACTOR Rescue Blade™ is not fragile like an abrasive blade. Cut with confidence. Some pressure can be applied to increase cut speed.
  • Keep RPMs high so the blade doesn’t bog down in the cut, and try to keep the blade straight and perpendicular to the cut.
  • If your blade begins to bog down in the cut, quickly raise it from the point of contact. This generally lets the RPMs spin back up quickly without completely removing the blade from the cut.
  • When cutting soft materials like aluminum, copper or brass, the diamond edge of the blade may glaze up a little. If this happens, stick the tip of the blade, while spinning at high RPMs, into asphalt, concrete block, brick or the road surface. This deglazing process removes debris and exposes the diamonds for maximum cutting performance.
  • While cutting hurricane, security and bulletproof glass use high RPMs for the fastest cut. * It is imperative for health reasons to use appropriate breathing gear when cutting glass. 
  • Once cutting is done, it is not recommended to stop the blade’s spinning by sticking into anything because it shortens the blade life.

Always Use Safety Glasses and Protective Gear When Cutting!

NEVER Breathe in the Dust!