Maximizing The Soff-Cut System - Husqvarna Soff-Cut 2000 Operator's Manual

MAXIMIZING THE SOFF-CUT SYSTEM

the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 302.1 R-96. It goes on to say that "Failure to address this issue can contribute to unde-
sirable characteristics in the wearing surface as cracking..." (It mentions other problems).
The patented Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry system has revolutionized the method used to control random cracking. While Soff-
order for the Soff-Cut system and an experienced Husqvarna contractor to do a satisfactory job, four components must exist
1. A Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry dry up-cut saw
2. A Husqvarna Excel Series dry-cutting diamond blade
3. A Husqvarna anti-ravel skid plate installed with every new diamond blade
4. An operator skilled in using the Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry cutting system.
Without this, joints can not be cut clearly enough to control random cracking before it starts, which is what the building owner
is paying for.
The ACI Spec 302.1R-96 says it best:
"Early-entry dry-cut saws use diamond-impregnated blades and a skid plate that helps prevent spalling. Timely chang-
ing of skid plates is necessary to effectively control spalling. It is best to change skid plates in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations...The goal of sawcutting is to create a weakened plane as soon as the joint can be cut...The timing of the
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) engineering bulletin, Concrete Floors on the ground, also states:
"Proper jointing can eliminate unsightly random cracks. Aspects of joining that lead to a good job are choosing the
correct type of joint for each location, establishing a good joint pattern and layout, and installing the joint at the correct time...
Timing of joint sawing is critical... Lightweight, high-speed, early-cut saws have been developed to permit the joint sawing
random cracking can be controlled..."
Husqvarna has the only Ultra Early Entry dry-cutting system (Soff-Cut) which controls random cracking through the early tim-
Joint cutting should begin as soon as the concrete will support the weight of the saw and the operator at each joint location
industry. For additional information see our website www.husqvarnacp.com.
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