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Alpha® Silencer III Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz

The Alpha® Silencer III for Engineered Stone is a specialty bridge saw blade engineered to cut every type and brand of engineered stone / quartz surface. Its uniquely laminated core — two hardened steel sheets with a thin copper sheet sandwiched between them — absorbs sound waves rather than reflecting them, dramatically reducing noise while delivering fast, chip-free cuts. Available in 12", 14", 16" and 18" diameters with a 60mm arbor (50mm adapter included on 14"+; 12" ships with 60mm and 1" arbors), the Silencer III combines superior cost performance, quiet operation and free re-tipping service for the life of the blade.

Features

  • Specialty bridge saw blade for all engineered stone / quartz surfaces
  • Fast, chip-free cutting on bridge and table saws
  • Reduced noise levels — copper-laminated core absorbs sound waves
  • Two-layer hardened steel core with thin copper sheet laminated between
  • 60mm arbor with 50mm adapter (14"+); 12" includes 60mm and 1" arbors
  • Available 12", 14", 16" and 18" diameters
  • Free re-tipping service for the life of the blade
  • 1/8" kerf suitable for installing 1/8" reinforcement rods
Part No. Size Thickness Max RPM Arbor Recommended For For Use On UPC
SLW1273E 12" 2.5mm 6,200 RPM 60mm, 1" Engineered Stone / Quartz Bridge Saw 749173460913
SLW1473E 14" 3.0mm 4,365 RPM 60mm, 50mm Engineered Stone / Quartz Bridge Saw 749173460968
SLW1673E 16" 3.2mm 3,820 RPM 60mm, 50mm Engineered Stone / Quartz Bridge Saw 749173461002
SLW1873E 18" 3.6mm 3,395 RPM 60mm, 50mm Engineered Stone / Quartz Bridge Saw 749173461057
SLW167DE 16" 3.2mm 3,820 RPM 60mm, 50mm Engineered Stone / Quartz Donatoni 749173462351
  1. Confirm spindle size and install the blade on the matching arbor (60mm with 50mm adapter, or 1" for 12").
  2. Mount the blade so that the indicator arrows point in the same direction the spindle turns.
  3. Verify saw RPM does not exceed the blade rating (12" — 6,200 max; 14" — 4,365 max; 16" — 3,820 max; 18" — 3,395 max).
  4. Use the Silencer III for engineered stone / quartz only; do not cut granite or marble, which compromises performance and blade life.
  5. Run wet at all times — supply continuous water to both sides of the blade.
  6. Feed at a steady traverse rate; consult the Alpha® Peripheral-Traverse-Speed Chart for the optimum rate at your blade size and spindle RPM.
  7. When segments wear down, return the blade to Alpha® for free re-tipping service.
12" — Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 12" — SLW1273E
Part No. SLW1273E
UPC 749173460913
Size 12"
Type Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 12"
Thread 60mm, 1"
Max RPM 6,200 RPM
Recommended For Engineered Stone / Quartz
Packaged Weight 2.50 lbs
Commodity Code 8202.39.0070
Country of Origin Italy
14" — Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 14" — SLW1473E
Part No. SLW1473E
UPC 749173460968
Size 14"
Type Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 14"
Thread 60mm, 50mm
Max RPM 4,365 RPM
Recommended For Engineered Stone / Quartz
Packaged Weight 1.70 lbs
Commodity Code 8202.39.0070
Country of Origin Italy
16" — Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 16" — SLW1673E
Part No. SLW1673E
UPC 749173461002
Size 16"
Type Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 16"
Thread 60mm, 50mm
Max RPM 3,820 RPM
Recommended For Engineered Stone / Quartz
Packaged Weight 6.70 lbs
Commodity Code 8202.39.0070
Country of Origin Italy
18" — Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 18" — SLW1873E
Part No. SLW1873E
UPC 749173461057
Size 18"
Type Bridge Saw Blade for Engineered Stone / Quartz, 18"
Thread 60mm, 50mm
Max RPM 3,395 RPM
Recommended For Engineered Stone / Quartz
Packaged Weight 9.20 lbs
Commodity Code 8202.39.0070
Country of Origin Italy
Property Detail
Application Wet cutting engineered stone / quartz on bridge and table saws
Core Construction Two hardened steel sheets with a thin copper sheet laminated between
Cutting Width 1/8" kerf
Arbor 60mm with 50mm adapter (14"+); 60mm + 1" on 12"
Cutting Method Wet only — continuous water required
Available Sizes 12", 14", 16", 18"
Re-Tipping Free re-tipping service for the life of the blade
Commodity Code 8202.39.0070
Country of Origin Italy
What materials is this blade designed to cut?

It cuts all types and brands of engineered stone / quartz. It is not recommended for granite or marble — use the matching Silencer III variant for those materials.

What sizes are available?

SLW1273E (12"), SLW1473E (14"), SLW1673E (16"), SLW1873E (18"), plus SLW167DE (16" for Donatoni saws).

What arbor does it use?

14", 16" and 18" ship with a 60mm arbor and a 50mm adapter. The 12" ships with 60mm and 1" arbors for common 12" bridge saws.

Can the Silencer III be used dry?

No. Wet cutting diamond blades must be used with continuous water to prevent heat buildup that damages segments and the core. Always supply water to both sides of the blade.

What makes the Silencer III quieter than other blades?

The core is laminated from two hardened steel sheets with a thin copper sheet between them. The copper absorbs sound waves rather than reflecting them — significantly reducing operating noise compared with solid-steel-core blades.

Does direction of rotation matter?

Yes. Install the blade so the indicator arrows on the body point in the same direction the spindle turns.

What is the maximum operating RPM?

12" — 6,200 RPM. 14" — 4,365 RPM. 16" — 3,820 RPM. 18" — 3,395 RPM. Never exceed the blade rating.

Does Alpha re-tip worn blades?

Yes — Alpha® offers free re-tipping service for the life of the blade at its New Jersey facility, provided the core remains undamaged.

Silencer IIIs on a Bridge Saw

Blade Re-Tipping Service

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