PowerGrit Utility Saws

PowerGrit Utility Pipe Cutting Saws are purpose-built for safely cutting ductile iron, cast iron, HDPE, PVC, asbestos cement and other utility pipes during water, wastewater and civil engineering projects.

Unlike conventional disc cutters, the PowerGrit diamond chain cuts from one side of the pipe, reducing excavation, improving operator safety and significantly reducing repair times.

Used by UK water authorities, utility contractors and civil engineering companies, PowerGrit has become the preferred solution for burst water mains, pipe replacement programmes and emergency utility repairs.

Used by a large number of the water authorities, large contractors and also smaller specialist contractors for burst mains pipe repairs through to cast iron pipe upgrades or the installation of new plastic pipes. PowerGrit utility water pipe cutting saws for the safe way to cut pipe.

PowerGrit is available on the hydraulic 890 PG, the petrol 695 PG saw and the pneumatic 701A PG saw, allowing the user to choose between the desired operating platforms. The added convenience of this allows the user to interchange PowerGrit Utility chain and ICS ProFORCE F4 concrete cutting chain on the same saw, for ultimate application flexibility. These F4 chains allow you to cut concrete pipe plus sewer culverts and cut accurate openings in concrete manhole rings.

The PowerGrit chains grind away the material using diamond technology, so offers a safer method of cutting. It is also HSE approved for cutting asbestos pipe.

The PowerGrit pipe cutting saws only require standard PPE and no special training but we do offer instruction and training as required at the point or purchase and also on a regular basis as the customer needs.

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PowerGrit pipe saw can cut cast iron pipe and  ductile iron pipe, in addition the PowerGrit saws can also cut HDPE and other plastic pipes.

Features and benefits using PowerGrit for pipe cutting are:

  • Increased safety
  • Better operator control
  • Reduced excavation
  • Better access
  • Versatility
  • Reduced time for the repair

Pipe compatibility table

Pipe Material Suitable
Ductile Iron
Cast Iron
HDPE
PVC
PE
Insituform lined pipe
Steel
Asbestos cement ✗ (Use the hydraulic 890PG instead)
Concrete / Stone ✗ (Use ICS F4 Trident Diamond Chain