Municipal Utility Water & Sewer Pipe Sawing
Utility contractors cutting underground infrastructure demand multi-material blades that cut ductile iron pipe and PVC without blade changes.
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Published: 2026-09-02
Cutting Ductile Iron and PVC Piping on Plumbing and Utility Jobsites
Direct Answer: Cutting municipal ductile iron water mains and underground PVC piping requires dual-grit vacuum-brazed diamond blades with side protective diamond coatings. The coarse diamond edge cuts through tough ductile iron without binding, while side diamond coating chamfers PVC pipe edges in one step for immediate rubber gasket coupling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cut PVC with a diamond blade?
Yes. Vacuum-brazed diamond blades cut PVC cleanly without melting plastic or binding saw motors.