Sigma Series 4 UP Pulling Incision Tile Cutter – 40.5 in. Cutting Capacity
Sigma Series 4 UP Pulling Incision Tile Cutter – 40.5 in. Cutting Capacity
The Sigma Series 4 UP 4DU is a manual tile cutter with a 40.5 in. (103 cm) cutting length that scores on the pull stroke for cutting ceramic and porcelain tile.
It is the longest rail in Sigma's pulling-action UP range, above the 70 cm 4BU and the 84 cm 4CU, and keeps the same Series 4 chassis and pull-shaped handle. Scoring and snapping needs no power and no water, so long cuts can be made where a wet saw cannot be set up.
Key Features
- 40.5 in. (103 cm) cutting length — the longest rail in the pulling UP range
- Pulling incision, which Sigma describes as quick and easy
- Series 4 chassis, shared with the pushing-action NEX models
- Unpowered score-and-snap operation, dry and slurry-free
Who Is This For?
Setters cutting long ceramic and porcelain formats up to 40.5 in. on site. Crews cutting 48 in. and 60 in. planks need the longer pushing NEX machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutting length of the Sigma 4DU?
Sigma's Series 4 UP model table lists the 4DU at 103 cm, which computes to 40.55 in. and is shown as 40.5 in. on this listing.
Will it cut a 48 in. plank?
No — 48 in. is beyond a 40.5 in. (103 cm) rail. The Sigma Series 4 NEX 4EN cuts 49.2 in. (125 cm) and the 4FN cuts 61 in. (155 cm), both in the pushing action.
Is a longer rail harder to score accurately?
A longer rail carries the scoring head further, so the whole score must be made in one continuous stroke with even pressure; a stop or a change of pressure mid-stroke is what causes a snap to wander. That is why Sigma builds a handle shaped specifically for the pulling action on the UP models.
Can a manual tile cutter make curved or L-shaped cuts?
No. A manual score-and-snap cutter makes straight and diagonal cuts only, because the tile breaks along a single scored line. Curves, L-notches and holes need a diamond blade on an angle grinder or a wet saw — the SLAYTEC Wasteland Ripper Diamond Tile Blade covers that work.