Eclipse II

Alpha® Eclipse II is ideal for general purpose use on common building materials such as masonry, concrete and tile. Alpha® Eclipse II fits on most of the angle grinders and wet stone cutters commonly found in the stone and construction industries. Similar in design to Alpha® Plus, Alpha® Eclipse II is versatile and will cut tile, brick, block, concrete, slate and natural stone accurately and cleanly. Tile installers, masons and general contractors will find Alpha® Eclipse II proven to be a reliable blade that will meet the challenges of cutting modern building products. Alpha® Eclipse II is cost-effective, long lasting and provides consistent results without chipping. Alpha® Eclipse II has no equal when comparing price to performance.

Question : What is the cutting edge rim height of the Eclipse II blades?

Answer : Alpha® Eclipse II blades cutting edge rim height is 8mm.

Question : On what granite classification do you recommend using the Alpha® Eclipse II blades?

Answer : The Eclipse II blades are best suited for Medium to Soft granite classifications; however; the Eclipse II blades will also cut hard granite classifications.

Question : Can a dry blade be used wet?

Answer : Yes. Cutting wet will generally increase blade life and will keep harmful dust (Silica) out of the air.

Question : Why should I use the Alpha® Stone Cutter rather than an angle grinder for 5” diameter or smaller blades?

Answer : The Alpha® AWS-110 or AWS-125 Stone cutters gives you better cutting stability since the power tools’ base glides across the surface of material being cut, and provide for increased accuracy, rather than by freehand.

Question : Can I use an 18V Cordless Circular Saw together with the Alpha® Eclipse blades?

Answer : No. The RPMs of these 6-1/4” circular saws is 3,200, which is too slow for diamond blades. Using a slow rpm tool will cause the blade’s cutting edge to become out-of-round or create premature wear on the blade.

Question : What materials can be cut using the Eclipse II blades?

Answer : The Alpha® Eclipse II Series can be used to cut tile, brick, block, concrete, slate and natural stone, and gives superior results on granite.