BD Loops PR-3/16 Pizza Wheel & Wedge Tool – Saw-Cut Loop Installation Kit

The BD Loops PR-3/16 Pizza Wheel & Wedge Tool is a professional installation tool kit designed specifically for installing BD Loops 3/16" preformed saw-cut vehicle detection loops.

Instead of pushing loop wire into pavement cuts with screwdrivers, sticks, or other improvised tools that can damage the wire jacket, the Pizza Wheel allows installers to roll the loop safely to the bottom of the saw-cut slot while remaining upright.

The included wedge, clean-out tool, and dog-ear corner block help simplify the complete saw-cut loop installation process.

### Product Features

- Designed for BD Loops 3/16" preformed saw-cut loops
- Rolls loop wire into the saw-cut slot while standing
- Helps reduce bending, kneeling, and installation time
- Smooth PVC wheel helps protect the loop wire jacket
- 1/8" wide roller wheel
- Designed for saw-cut depths up to approximately 2-1/4"
- Flat wedge pushes wire into 135° dog-ear corner cuts
- Clean-out hook helps remove rocks and debris from saw cuts
- Dog-ear corner block simplifies marking corner cuts
- 3/4" PVC coupler accepts a user-supplied handle
- Construction crayon included
- Professional tool for gate and vehicle loop installers

### Specifications

- Manufacturer: BD Loops
- Model: PR-3/16
- Product Type: Saw-Cut Loop Installation Tool Kit
- Recommended Loop Type: BD Loops 3/16" Preformed Saw-Cut Loops
- Wheel Width: 1/8"
- Maximum Saw-Cut Depth: Approximately 2-1/4"
- Recommended Handle Connection: 3/4" PVC
- Recommended Handle Material: Schedule 80 PVC
- Corner Type: 135° Dog-Ear
- Application: Inductive Vehicle Loop Installation

### What Is It Used For?

The Pizza Wheel & Wedge Tool is used after the pavement slot has been cut for a vehicle detection loop.

The installer uses the roller wheel to push the preformed loop wire securely to the bottom of the saw-cut groove without repeatedly kneeling or forcing the wire down with sharp tools.

This helps reduce the risk of nicking or damaging the loop-wire insulation during installation.

### Pizza Wheel

The smooth PVC roller is approximately 1/8" wide and is designed to fit inside the saw-cut slot.

It allows the installer to:

- Roll preformed loop wire into the groove
- Maintain consistent wire placement
- Work while standing
- Reduce strain on knees and back
- Help clean loose debris from the saw cut

### Wedge Tool

The flat wedge is designed for the angled **135° dog-ear corner cuts** commonly used in saw-cut loop installations.

It helps push the loop wire securely into areas where the round Pizza Wheel cannot easily reach.

### Clean-Out Tool

The included metal clean-out hook can help remove:

- Small rocks
- Pebbles
- Debris
- Other obstructions

from the saw-cut groove before the loop wire is installed and sealed.

### Dog-Ear Corner Block

The included corner block provides a template for marking the dog-ear corner pattern before cutting.

A construction crayon is included for tracing the cutting pattern onto the pavement.

### Handle Requirement

The Pizza Wheel uses a **3/4" PVC coupler** so the installer can attach a handle of the preferred length.

BD Loops recommends using **3/4" Schedule 80 PVC conduit** for the handle.

Handle material may be sold separately.

### Common Applications

Ideal for professional installation of vehicle detection loops used with:

- Automatic gate operators
- Free-exit loops
- Safety / presence loops
- Parking access systems
- Commercial gates
- Traffic-control systems
- Vehicle detection systems
- Commercial overhead-door applications

### Important Compatibility Note

The PR-3/16 is specifically designed for **BD Loops 3/16" preformed saw-cut loops**.

It is not intended for hand-wrapped loop installations.

It should also not be used in a saw-cut slot that is only 1/8" wide, because the tool and loop require adequate groove clearance. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

### Package Contents

Includes:

- 1 – Pizza Wheel Tool
- 1 – Wedge Tool
- 1 – Metal Clean-Out Tool
- 1 – Dog-Ear Corner Block
- 1 – Construction Crayon

Preformed loop, PVC handle, saw, saw blade, loop detector, and loop sealant are sold separately.

### Important Installation Note

Inspect the saw-cut groove and remove sharp debris before installing the loop.

Avoid using screwdrivers or other sharp tools to force loop wire into the pavement cut, as damage to the loop jacket can cause insulation failure or a loop-to-ground fault.