Introduction

Architects, engineers, civil and building contractors, government agencies and homeowners are now taking advantage of advances in diamond blade technology by employing specialised cutting and coring contractors who utilise the latest diamond cutting techniques.

Advantage

Specialist contractors who perform the concrete cutting and coring services are experts in their field.

We can recommend the best techniques and equipment for the most cost-effective operation, and are better prepared to complete projects on time and within budget. In addition, we have the training and experience to select the best procedures to employ at any stage of a project. We know which types and sizes of cutting blades, core barrels,wires, segments and tools are best for the application, as well as a full understanding of project specifications, OHS and other construction site issues.

Concrete Cutting Advantage

Diamond cutting systems provide significant cost advantages over conventional concrete removal methods. These advantages vary depending on the project but include reduced downtime, precision cutting, maintenance of structural integrity, reduced noise, dust and debris, limited-access cutting, and the ability to cut heavily-reinforced concrete. These advantages have revolutionized the concrete cutting industry. The table below details the specific advantages over conventional concrete removal systems:

DIAMOND CUTTING SYSTEMS	CONVENTIONAL REMOVAL SYSTEMS
TIME
-Fast -Fewer Operators -Pre-outage work possible -Cuts rebar and other metals	-Slow, methodical -Labor-intensive -Pre-outage work not possible -Metal cutting required
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE
-Precise Cuts -Limited patchwork required	-Uncontrolled openings -Extensive patchwork required
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
-Vibration free -Ability to remove large amounts of concrete while maintaining sturctural integrity	-High impact vibration causes microfractures of concrete -Potential damage to remaining structures of nearby equipment
NOISE, DUST, DEBRIS
-Non-disruptive to surrounding operations -Relatively quiet -Pieces cut to size -Dust free -Large bulk removal capability	-Disruptive -Loud -Creates rubble -Extremely dusty -Time-consuming clean-up
LIMITED ACCESS
-Remote operations possible -Cuts in close space -Underwater operations possible -Easily cuts around existing pipes, existing electrical fixtures and equipment	-Inflexible equipment -Restricted movement -Underwater operations difficult or impossible -Difficult to work around piping and equipment

Algoa Cut and Core strives to provide a quality service and customer satisfaction at the right price.

We provide the following services and benefits to our customers:

• Core drilling in concrete, asphalt and brick. Up to 400mm diameter, vertically, horizontally or any specified angle.

• Geotechnical Investigations, including rotary and percussive drilling, SPT and DPSH probing, core sampling, etc

• Free quotations and cost estimates.
  

• We provide services from large infrastructure and industrial projects to small residential works.