{"product_id":"blade-16-inch-quartzite-zenesis","title":"Zenesis Quartzite Bridge Saw Blade – 16 in., 20 mm Segment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Zenesis Quartzite Bridge Saw Blade is a 16 in. wet-cut bridge saw blade with a 20 mm split segment and a bond formulated for cutting quartzite on a bridge saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eQuartzite is tightly interlocked quartz crystal, and a general-purpose granite bond glazes over in it and slows to a crawl. Zenesis builds this blade with a softer bond and a split-segment design so it keeps exposing fresh diamond through the whole cut. Zenesis has since released the Zenesis Quartzite II Bridge Saw Blade – 14 in., with a reformulated bond and heavier core; this original Quartzite blade remains the 16 in. we stock for quartzite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"key-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e16 in. blade diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e20 mm segment height, split-segment design\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e60\/50 mm arbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWet use only, bridge saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBond formulated for quartzite\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eZenesis RPM chart recommends 1,500–1,800 RPM for 16 in. bridge saw blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePin-hole pattern is not published for this line and is not stated here\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"not-recommended\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMarble and porcelain are not among the published materials. Use the Zenesis M Bridge Saw Blade – 16 in., 10 mm Segment, for Marble on marble, and the Zenesis Obsidian Bridge Saw Blade – 16 in., for Granite, Quartz \u0026amp; Porcelain on porcelain and sintered slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ideal-for\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFabricators cutting quartzite slabs on a bridge saw who are tired of dressing or replacing granite blades that have glazed over in Taj Mahal, Macaubas and similar stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is this blade for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eQuartzite. Zenesis formulates the bond specifically for the tightly interlocked quartz crystals in quartzite; it will also cut granite and engineered stone, but the bond is chosen for quartzite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat segment height and arbor does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA 20 mm split segment and a 60\/50 mm arbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat RPM should I run it at?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Zenesis RPM chart recommends 1,500–1,800 RPM for a 16 in. bridge saw blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eIs it wet or dry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWet use only, on a bridge saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference from Quartzite II?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eQuartzite II is the newer generation with a reformulated soft metal bond and a super-heavy-duty core. This listing is the original Quartzite blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zenesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52427171397852,"sku":"TST ZSGQ20V20T1613T","price":447.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/5713\/7116\/files\/de7bab14-3961-41dd-ba6b-58a775a1d9b6.jpg?v=1788549237","url":"https:\/\/obsidian-industrial.com\/products\/blade-16-inch-quartzite-zenesis","provider":"Obsidian Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}