Tyrolit SB / SB ATEX Wire Saw
The Tyrolit SB / SB ATEX is an Austrian demolition wire saw for Building/bridge demolition and reinforced concrete cutting; SB ATEX is Zone 1 explosion-proof certified, with Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kW, 15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storage, 170 kg.
SB / SB ATEX Seven-Dimension Rating
Ratings are based on official specifications, third-party field tests and engineer interviews, covering efficiency, accuracy, wire-break control, material compatibility, intelligence, energy saving and labor dependency.
- Cutting Efficiency 7.8
- Cutting Accuracy 6.8
- Wire Break Control 6.8
- Material Compatibility 7.2
- Intelligence 6.5
- Energy Saving 7.2
- Labor Dependency 6.8
SB / SB ATEX Specs & Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Motor Power | Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kW |
| Control System | 50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 Hz |
| Work Envelope | 15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storage |
| Machine Weight | 170 kg |
| Dimensions | 1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D) |
| Reference Price Range | Reference price on request |
SB / SB ATEX Editorial Review
Product Positioning: Tyrolit SB / SB ATEX for Building Demolition
The Tyrolit SB / SB ATEX is a demolition wire saw for controlled cutting of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and other building materials.
Unlike stone wire saws that focus on surface quality, demolition saws emphasize cut-through capability, portability and adaptability to complex work faces.
Key Specs
Main motor/power pack output is Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kW, wire speed is Not published, cutting range is 15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storage, main unit weight is 170 kg and control is 50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 Hz.
Demolition usually requires variable wire speed to match concrete strength and rebar density, plus enough tensioning force for efficient cut-through. Lighter units suit frequent relocation and confined spaces.
Cutting Performance and Material Compatibility
Key seven-dimension scores: efficiency 7.8, material compatibility 7.2 and wire-break control 6.8.
Whether the SB / SB ATEX can handle high-rebar concrete or steel depends on power output and diamond-wire selection. A higher wire-break score indicates more stable long continuous demolition runs.
Who It Suits: Demolition Contractors and Specialty Engineers
The SB / SB ATEX suits contractors handling building demolition, bridge and tunnel retrofitting, chimney/foundation cutting and similar projects.
For urban retrofit and interior demolition, light, modular machines have a clear advantage. For large foundations or bridges, higher power and more wire storage are needed.
Four Pre-Purchase Reminders
- Clarify power type and site supply: electric models need stable three-phase power, hydraulic models need a compatible power pack; confirm site conditions.
- Confirm whether it must work with another system: some demolition saws are extension modules for wall saws or drill rigs and cannot run independently.
- Request cutting process parameters: although wire-speed ranges are published, recommended feed rates and tension forces require a process sheet from the distributor.
- Confirm service and spare-part network: demolition equipment wears quickly; guide wheels, wire and seals need fast replacement, so local support matters.
SB / SB ATEX Pros & Cons
Pros
- Designed for building demolition, cutting reinforced concrete, steel and masonry
- Modular/lightweight design is easier to deploy in confined spaces
- Suits controlled demolition in urban retrofit, bridge and tunnel projects
Cons
- Some demolition models are not suitable for stone processing; confirm the application
- Power packs must match the main unit; confirm service network coverage
SB / SB ATEX Comparison
Compare SB / SB ATEX with other models in the same category to help you choose based on application and budget.
| Dimension | SB / SB ATEX This Model |
vs | WCU17 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power
Main motor power
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Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kWBaseline
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vs |
Hydraulic drive (optional WSE1621 electric main drive kit)Better
|
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageBaseline
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vs |
12.6 m (derived structural size from wire storage)Worse
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Weight
Machine weight
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170 kgBaseline
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vs |
86 kg (without guard) / 98 kg (with guard)Worse
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Baseline
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vs |
1600 × 750 × 500 mm (H×W×D)Better
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Control
CNC system and software
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50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 HzBaseline
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vs |
Hydraulic / expandable electric module
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| Dimension | SB / SB ATEX This Model |
vs | WCE18 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power
Main motor power
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Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kWBaseline
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vs |
18 kW (18.5 kW water-cooled high-frequency motor, 32 A output)Worse
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
0–25 m/s (steplessly adjustable)
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageBaseline
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vs |
19 m (gross wire length)/ 15 m wire storage / 19 m (gross wire length) / 15 m wire storageBetter
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Weight
Machine weight
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170 kgBaseline
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vs |
354 kg (wire saw main unit) / 113 kg (control cabinet)Better
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Baseline
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vs |
Main unit 1170 × 1810 × 760 mm; control cabinet 1240 × 730 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Worse
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Control
CNC system and software
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50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 HzBaseline
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vs |
50/60 Hz / Electric control cabinet, 380–400 V / 50/60 Hz
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| Dimension | SB / SB ATEX This Model |
vs | WCE30 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power
Main motor power
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Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kWBaseline
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vs |
37 kW (dual water-cooled high-frequency motors 2×20 kW, 63 A output)Better
|
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
0–25 m/s (steplessly adjustable)
|
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageBaseline
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vs |
30.1 m (gross wire length)/ 25 m wire storage / 30.1 m (gross wire length) / 25 m wire storageBetter
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Weight
Machine weight
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170 kgBaseline
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vs |
544 kg (wire saw main unit) / 113 kg (control cabinet)Better
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Baseline
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vs |
Main unit 1290 × 2300 × 740 mm; control cabinet 1240 × 610 × 370 mm (H×W×D)Worse
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Control
CNC system and software
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50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 HzBaseline
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50/60 Hz / Electric control cabinet, 380–400 V / 50/60 Hz
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| Dimension | SB / SB ATEX This Model |
vs | SB-E |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power
Main motor power
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Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kWBaseline
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vs |
26 kW (63 A output) / 17 kW (32 A output) water-cooled high-frequency motorEqual
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageBaseline
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vs |
15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageEqual
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
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Weight
Machine weight
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170 kgBaseline
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vs |
170 kg (main unit) / 32 kg (SB-E feed unit)Equal
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Baseline
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vs |
Main unit 1310 × 735 × 750 mm; feed unit 510 × 390 × 670 mm (H×W×D)Equal
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Control
CNC system and software
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50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 HzBaseline
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vs |
WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 Hz, with radio remote control
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| Dimension | SB / SB ATEX This Model |
vs | CCH25 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power
Main motor power
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Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kWBaseline
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vs |
Hydraulic (GR2 hydraulic motor)Worse
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageBaseline
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vs |
Opening diameter 500 mm (100 mm thick) uses 4 m wire; opening diameter 2500 mm (600 mm thick) uses 6.2 m wireBetter
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Weight
Machine weight
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170 kgBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Baseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Control
CNC system and software
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50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 HzBaseline
|
vs |
Hydraulic
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| Dimension | SB / SB ATEX This Model |
vs | CCE25 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power
Main motor power
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Hydraulic (Size 3 hydraulic motor) or WSE2226 electric system 26 kWBaseline
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vs |
17 kW S1（32 A） / 20 kW (rated 32 A) / 17 kW S1 (32 A)Worse
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Wire Speed
Wire speed / bead diameter
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Work Envelope
Maximum work envelope
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15 m (gross wire length)/ 10 m wire storage / 15 m (gross wire length) / 10 m wire storageBaseline
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vs |
Opening diameter 500 mm (100 mm thick) uses 4 m wire; opening diameter 2500 mm (600 mm thick) uses 6.2 m wireBetter
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Precision
Industrial tolerance control
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Not disclosedBaseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
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Axes
Number of interpolated axes
|
Not disclosedBaseline
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vs |
Not disclosed
|
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Weight
Machine weight
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170 kgBaseline
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vs |
22 kg (electric drive unit) / 122 kg (loop wire saw base machine)Worse
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Dimensions
Length × width × height
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1310 × 735 × 750 mm (H×W×D)Baseline
|
vs |
Not disclosed
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Control
CNC system and software
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50/60 Hz / Hydraulic power pack or WSE2226P electric control cabinet 400 V / 50/60 HzBaseline
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vs |
400/480 V / 50/60 Hz
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About Tyrolit
Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Schwaz, Austria, Tyrolit is a global leader in abrasives, diamond tools and construction-industry system solutions under the Swarovski Group. It operates 29 production sites in 11 countries and sells to 140+ countries with 500+ patents. Tyrolit's wire saws are designed for demolition, bridge dismantling and reinforced-concrete/steel cutting (WCU17, WCE18, WCE30, SB/SB-E/SB ATEX, CCH25, CCE25), not for stone quarrying, block squaring or CNC profiling applications.
SB / SB ATEX Buyer FAQ
The SB / SB ATEX is mainly for controlled cutting of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and brickwork. By adjusting wire speed and diamond-wire type, it can handle members of different density and hardness.
It is not suitable for stone processing or quarrying.
Some demolition models are standalone hosts; others must work with a wall saw, drill rig or power pack. This depends on the specific configuration.
Confirm before purchase whether the SB / SB ATEX includes a complete power system or requires an additional power pack/control cabinet.
Electric models are quieter and cheaper to run but need stable power, suiting indoor urban demolition. Hydraulic models are more powerful for large sections and off-grid sites.
Choose based on site power supply, section size and noise restrictions.
Confined-space suitability depends on main unit weight, dimensions and modularity. Lightweight, split-transport designs are better for elevator shafts, door/window openings and other restricted areas.
Request dimensions and site-layout proposals from the distributor.
In demolition, diamond wire, guide wheels and seals wear quickly. High rebar density in reinforced concrete demands higher wire speed and tension, accelerating wire wear.
Ask the manufacturer for wire-life estimates and consumable lists for typical demolition scenarios.
SB / SB ATEX Buying Recommendation
The Tyrolit SB / SB ATEX is an well-positioned Austrian demolition wire saw with an overall rating of 7.1/10.
It suits Building/bridge demolition and reinforced concrete cutting; SB ATEX is Zone 1 explosion-proof certified scenarios, with brand backing and structural maturity as key strengths. However, some core specifications are not fully published, so request a full datasheet from an authorized Tyrolit distributor and confirm service coverage, spare-part supply and site-installation conditions. If budget is tight or higher automation is required, evaluate comparable domestic models and CNC options side by side.
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