The Alpha® Hot-Rod is a wet/dry channel cutting blade designed for cutting reinforcement rod channels in the underside of granite countertops. It allows fabricators to cut clean, consistent channels for stainless steel reinforcing rods using a single controlled pass.
When mounted on compatible Alpha® wet stone cutters, the Hot-Rod blade supports efficient channel cutting at sink and cooktop cutouts while maintaining controlled depth and clean results. The blade design supports stable handling and predictable cutting behavior during channel formation.
Key Features
- Channel Cutting Blade for Reinforcement Rods: Designed for cutting 1/4" deep channels to accommodate stainless steel reinforcing rods.
- Diamond Grit and Matrix Formulation: Engineered for cutting granite, including harder granite varieties.
- Single-Pass Channel Cutting: Supports controlled channel formation when used with compatible Alpha® stone cutters.
- Compact Blade Diameter: 3" and 4" blade sizes allow improved control and handling during channel cutting.
- Wet or Dry Use: Designed for wet cutting and suitable for dry use when required.
Compatibility
- Alpha® AWS-110 Wet Stone Cutter
- Alpha® AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter
Available Sizes & Specifications
| Part No. | Size | RPM | Arbor | Rod Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT03A+ | 3" | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/8" Rod |
| HQ03A+ | 3" | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 3/16" Rod |
| HR03A+ | 3" | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/4" Rod |
| HW03A+ | 3" | 14,500 | 7/8" | 3/8" Threaded Rod |
| HT04A+ | 4" | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/8" Rod |
| HR04A+ | 4" | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/4" Rod |
Alpha® Hot-Rod blade provides a controlled method for cutting reinforcement rod channels in granite countertops using compatible Alpha® stone cutters.
