Black Belt Rail Saw BBS-014

Alpha® introduces the Black Belt Rail Saw which is a heavy duty rail saw, ideal for tile installers, stone fabricators and hardscape contractors. It comes with many features such as a rugged aluminum table chassis for a stable operation, and a maintenance-free magnetic-induction water pump that delivers ample water to both sides of blade. This extremely reliable saw is equipped with 230v – 13.5amp single phase, 3hp (2.2kw), 2,800 RPM motor with direct drive shaft and accepts 12” & 14” blades.

Question : What type of extension cord can I use?

Answer : To ensure sufficient power, Alpha® recommends a minimum of 12 AWG for 25 ft. and 10 AWG for 50 ft.

Question : Does Alpha® recommend using the BlackBelt Saws with a Generator?

Answer : Yes, You can use BlackBelt Saws with Generator under the following conditions: • Generator rated watts should be larger than 2.5 ~3x the saw's motor running watts. (2HP motor needs 5,000 ~ 6,000W generator and 3HP motor needs 7,000 ~ 9,000W generator) • If the generator is undersized, the motor may not start, the voltage may drops and burn up the motor, or the generator trips the breaker. • Preferred generators are AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) or an Inverter Generator that protects the Motor windings, digital controls and soft-start circuits. • We don't recommend Small Portable Generators less than 4,000W, Generators without stable voltage regulation, Long, Thin extension cords, saws with sensitive electronics on "Contractor-Grade" generators. • Preferred generators are AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) or an Inverter Generator that protects the Motor windings, digital controls and soft-start circuits. • We don't recommend Small Portable Generators less than 4,000W, Generators without stable voltage regulation, Long, Thin extension cords, saws with sensitive electronics on "Contractor-Grade" generators.