Preguntas frecuentes sobre las sierras para mosaicos y mampostería
United Rentals offers a plethora of concrete equipment, including an impressive lineup of masonry and tile saws. Our inventory of expertly maintained masonry and tile saws has gas and electric configurations to suit the needs of your project. Masonry saws are heavy-duty machines with higher maximum cutting depths for straight cuts on heftier materials such as large concrete blocks, stone pavers and granite. Muchas de nuestras sierras de mampostería en alquiler están equipadas con sistemas de seguridad antipatada y protectores de cuchillas modulares para proteger a sus operadores. Tile saws have a lower maximum cutting depth but are designed to cut more precisely, making them perfect for angled and irregular ceramic or glass tiles.
Learn more about our masonry and tile saw rentals in our FAQ section below.
While tile and masonry saws look similar, they are designed for different uses. Las sierras para mosaicos húmedas están diseñadas para cortar mosaicos delgados. Son más precisas y pueden cortar en diferentes ángulos. Masonry saws are heavier-duty machines made to cut through thick materials like natural stone, granite and more. If you have a variety of cutting to do, such as cutting through stone pavers, tiles and brick, a masonry saw would be a good fit. If you are only cutting tiles or pavers around 30 millimeters thick, a tile saw would be the best choice. For more tips on choosing the right saw for your project, read our article "5 Tips for Completing Home Masonry Projects Like a Pro."
Las sierras para mosaicos húmedas usan una hoja enfriada por agua para cortar mosaicos de manera eficiente. Al mantener la hoja húmeda y fría, la sierra para mosaicos puede hacer un trabajo rápido en muchos mosaicos sin sobrecalentarse. Additionally, the blade does not have teeth, making it excellent for precision cuts.
Yes, a tile saw can cut stone pavers as long as they do not exceed the maximum cutting depth of the blade. For instance, a tile saw can cut around 30-millimeter thick pavers.
Sí, una sierra para mosaicos cortará granito siempre que el granito no exceda la profundidad de corte máxima de la cuchilla. Tile and masonry saws are designed to cut abrasive materials such as ceramic, natural stone, brick and concrete. Sin embargo, las sierras para mosaicos tienen una profundidad de corte limitada. Por lo tanto, si necesita hacer cortes rectos en trozos grandes de granito, una sierra para mampostería puede ser la mejor opción.
Using a miter saw on tile is not recommended because miter saws are typically outfitted with blades designed for woodcutting. If you use a blade designed for tile cutting, it will work, but tile saws or masonry saws are ideal for cutting tile.