COLOR CODING OF SAW BLADES

There is very little difference, if any, between most power saw cutting blades. For example aluminum oxide and silicone carbide blades, both composite (made up of glued materials) blades, are very similar in appearance.

Each blade will operate at maximum efficiency when used to cut its designated material. To ensure correct blade use, maximum efficiency and optimal safety at all power saw operations, silicone carbide blades are to be color coded in the following manner.

Silicone Carbide Blades (concrete cutting) shall be painted with an 8” YELLOW circle. This allows the company to identify a blade easily, and to identify a blade that is under the required 8” in diameter for use.

EXAMPLE

Both sides of the blade shall be painted to facilitate choice of proper blade.

Aluminum Oxide Blades (metal cutting) shall be painted in a similar manner. Metal cutting blades are to be painted with a WHITE 8” circle.