BD Loops SB-C 14" × 3/16" Pro Diamond Concrete Blade – Saw-Cut Vehicle Loop Blade

The BD Loops SB-C is a professional 14-inch diamond saw blade designed specifically for cutting 3/16-inch-wide slots in concrete during saw-cut inductive vehicle loop installations.

Its soft-bond diamond segments are optimized for hard surfaces such as concrete, helping continuously expose fresh diamond while cutting for efficient performance and long blade life when used in the intended material.

The SB-C is an excellent choice for professional gate, parking, access-control, and commercial-door installers who regularly install vehicle detection loops in concrete.

### Product Features

- Professional BD Loops diamond concrete blade
- 14" blade diameter
- 3/16" (.1875") cutting width
- Soft-bond diamond construction
- Optimized specifically for concrete and hard masonry
- Designed for saw-cut vehicle loop installation
- Wet or dry cutting
- Wet cutting preferred for extended blade life
- 3/4" to 1" round arbor with knockout
- Mounting pinhole
- Rotation direction marked on blade
- Cutting-depth guide markings
- Designed for saws up to 25 HP
- Narrow 3/16" cut reduces sealant use compared with wider 1/4" loop cuts

### Specifications

- Manufacturer: BD Loops
- Model: SB-C
- Product Type: Pro Diamond Concrete Saw Blade
- Blade Diameter: 14"
- Blade Width: 3/16" (.1875")
- Diamond Bond: Soft
- Primary Material: Concrete
- Arbor Size: 3/4" to 1" with Knockout
- Pinhole: Yes
- Maximum Saw Power: Up to 25 HP
- Cutting Method: Wet or Dry
- Preferred Cutting Method: Wet
- Application: Saw-Cut Inductive Vehicle Loops
- Quantity: 1 Blade

### Designed Specifically for Concrete

The SB-C uses a soft diamond bond formulated for hard materials.

As the blade cuts dense concrete, the softer bond gradually wears and exposes fresh diamond particles, helping the blade maintain effective cutting performance.

Recommended materials include:

- Concrete
- Reinforced concrete
- Concrete pavers
- Clay pavers
- Brick
- Block
- Hard brick
- Field stone
- Similar hard masonry surfaces

### Not Recommended as an Asphalt Blade

Although the SB-C can physically cut asphalt, BD Loops does not recommend it as the primary blade for asphalt installations.

Asphalt is substantially more abrasive than concrete and can cause a soft-bond concrete blade to wear very quickly.

For frequent asphalt installations, use the dedicated:

BD Loops SB-A 14" × 3/16" Asphalt Blade

For installers who regularly cut both concrete and asphalt, consider the:

BD Loops SB-B 14" × 3/16" Combo Blade

### 3/16" Saw-Cut Width

The SB-C produces an approximately:

3/16" (.1875") wide saw-cut slot

This width is designed to accommodate compatible BD Loops preformed saw-cut vehicle loops and loop sealant.

Compared with a 1/4" blade, a narrower 3/16" slot can reduce:

- Cutting time
- Fuel consumption
- Amount of loop sealant required

### Vehicle Loop Installation

A typical saw-cut loop installation involves:

1. Marking the required loop pattern.
2. Cutting the loop channel into the concrete.
3. Cutting 135° dog-ear corners as required.
4. Cleaning debris from the saw cuts.
5. Installing the compatible loop wire.
6. Testing the loop for proper resistance and insulation.
7. Sealing the completed saw cuts with compatible loop sealant.
8. Connecting the loop to a vehicle loop detector.

The completed system allows an inductive detector to sense metallic vehicles at automatic gates, parking entrances, commercial doors, and other vehicle-access locations.

### Cutting Depth Guides

The blade incorporates visible depth markings to help installers maintain a consistent saw-cut depth during loop installation.

Common guide depths include approximately:

- 1-1/4"
- 1-1/2"

Always follow the loop manufacturer's installation instructions for the required groove depth.

### Arbor Compatibility

The SB-C is designed for compatible professional saws using a round:

- 3/4" arbor
- Up to 1" arbor using the knockout

A pinhole is also provided for compatible saw mounting systems.

Verify blade diameter, arbor configuration, rotation direction, maximum RPM, and saw horsepower before installation.

### Wet or Dry Cutting

The SB-C can be used for either wet or dry cutting.

BD Loops recommends wet cutting when practical because water helps:

- Cool the blade
- Reduce cutting dust
- Improve cutting conditions
- Extend blade service life

Always follow the saw manufacturer's requirements and applicable workplace dust-control regulations.

### Common Applications

Ideal for:

- Automatic gate vehicle loops
- Free-exit loops
- Safety / presence loops
- Parking access systems
- Commercial gate installations
- HOA entrances
- Industrial facilities
- Traffic-control systems
- Vehicle detection systems
- Commercial overhead-door approaches

### Package Contents

Includes:

- 1 – BD Loops SB-C 14" × 3/16" Pro Diamond Concrete Blade

Saw, vehicle loop, loop detector, installation tools, loop sealant, and other accessories are sold separately.

### Important Safety Information

Diamond saw cutting can generate high-speed debris and respirable crystalline silica dust.

Before use:

- Verify the saw accepts a 14" blade
- Verify arbor and pinhole compatibility
- Follow the marked rotation direction
- Inspect the blade before every use
- Never use a cracked or damaged blade
- Use proper eye, hearing, respiratory, hand, and body protection
- Follow the saw manufacturer's operating instructions
- Follow applicable OSHA silica-dust control requirements

Do not exceed the blade or saw manufacturer's operating limits.