ALMI AL33D Block Splitter

The ALMI AL33D Block Splitter is world-renowned as one of the best block cutters available. supplied with two four-sided blades that help to create clean and accurate cuts to all paving materials. Easy to operate once cutting height is set. The Max cutting height of the AL33D is 120mm with a max cutting length of 330mm, other sizes are available from the ALMI range of Block Cutters. Professionals around the world work with ALMI block Splitters, why don't you start today? ULS LIFTING is offering a free PaverMarker with every ALMI block cutter bought.

The AL33D Block Splitter from Almi is supplied with two height-adjusting screws that can be adjusted easily from 10mm up to 120mm. Supplied with a top and bottom four-sided cutting blade, that can be turned quickly to ensure users get maximise the life span before replacing. The top suspended blade can even cut materials with a conical cross-section, such as kerb stones.

Technical Specification AL33D

Cutting Height 10mm up to 120mm

Cutting Width 330mm Max

Weight of only 41Kgs

Fitted with 4 sided blades top and bottom

Suitable for - Pavers, Concrete Pavers, Clay Pavers, and granite

Advantages - Precise Paving cuts due to angled splitting.

The AL33D is part of the Almi Standardline range of Block Cutters, where the cutting height can be set by means of two spindles, this style has been the tried and trusted method with ALMI block splitters since the 1970s. In the past, this line was produced in the well-known ALMI yellow. Nowadays this line is also provided with an electrolytically galvanised finish, which means that it is damaged less quickly and has an even longer service life. As with the Almi Easyline, the Standardline block splitters are also equipped with support plates with measure and angle indicators. This makes working with ALMI block splitters even easier.

The Almi AL33D is very easy to operate. The desired cutting height can be easily set. You can cut the block or stone to the desired length thanks to the ruler and angle degree distribution on the supporting plates.

Durable.  ALMI AL33D block splitters are produced on an advanced welding robot. This way, it guarantees consistent quality. To ensure a longer service life, all parts of the block splitter are electrolytically galvanized.

Another key technical detail of the ALMI AL33 D Block Splitter is that they are supplied with a tilted, rigid supporting table, this makes sure all blocks are cut at the same angle. The AMLI Cutter is fitted with a four-sided cutting blade that can be used on all four sides before it requires replacing. To speed up work enormously AL33 D Splitter has a size indicator (both cm & Inch shown) on the cutting table as well as a 90-degree and 45-degree angle indicator on both support plates.

AL33D Almi Block Cutter spare blades.

Almi AL33 Block Cutter Spare Blades are available from the Ultimate Lifting Solutions ALMI Spare Parts section of the ulslifting.com website. The AL33 Block Splitter Spare blade part number AL33DBLADE is four-sided in shape. two blades are needed in total, one for the top blade and one for the bottom blade. One blade can be changed independently on its own.

What is a Block Cutter?

A block cutter or commonly called a block splitter, stone cutter, stone splitter, or even guillotine is used to split or cut most small paving elements such as paving blocks, slabs, and stones. Once split the block will be left with a nice clean straight edge ready to be laid in position.

Difference between using a block cutter compared to a power saw.

The main difference between splitting paving blocks when using a block cutter over a power saw basically comes down to the amount of dust and noise created. A power saw will be noisy, not a good idea to use it first thing in the morning or if working late into the night, and the dust created is high if used properly some sort of dust suppression equipment should be used. If a manual block splitter is used, firstly the dust noise created by the split is very low in comparison, but the biggest difference is the amount of dust generated is very low and no dust suppression equipment will be required to comply with government guidelines when it comes to controlling dust when cutting paving materials. another point to consider when using a power saw is the constant changing of cutting discs and even the lifespan of a power tool will be a lot less than a quality block splitter such as the Almi AL33D Block Splitter. 

Which is better Block Cutter or Power Saw?

This argument amongst professionals has been discussed for many years and will continue for many years, and contractors are split 50%-50% - some prefer the manual block cutter while others will choose the Power saw. If using a power saw to cut through a block it is as simple as following a marked line set on the block, and a standard block will take anywhere between 15 seconds up to a minute to cut by a trained contractor. Using a block cutter will take a lot less time, probably only a few seconds, but it takes more skill to learn how to use a block cutter.

If you need more help with block cutters, feel free to call Ultimate Lifting Solutions today at 01384 986 026 to discuss your requirements.