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Alpha® Black Belt Rail Saw BBS-012 (115V)

The Alpha® Black Belt Rail Saw BBS-012 is a professional 115 V rail saw built for tile installers, stone fabricators and hardscape contractors. A rugged aluminum table chassis, stainless-steel head rails and adjustable armored ball bearings deliver smooth, precision movement, while a maintenance-free magnetic-induction water pump feeds both sides of the blade. The direct-drive 2 HP (1.5 kW) motor accepts 10" and 12" blades, cuts up to 2-1/4" deep in a single pass (3-3/8" with step cut), and side-tilts up to 45° for clean miter cuts.

Features

  • Rugged aluminum table chassis — stable and durable for daily production
  • 115V – 60Hz, 9.6A, 2HP (1.5kW) motor at 3,500 RPM with direct drive
  • Accepts 10" & 12" blades (1" and 60 mm arbors)
  • Single-pass cutting depth: 2-1/4"; step-cut depth: 3-3/8"
  • Stainless-steel head rails with adjustable armored ball bearings
  • Side tilt up to 45° for clean miter cuts
  • Maintenance-free magnetic-induction water pump feeds both sides of the blade
  • Rip capacity: 51" (130 cm); diagonal: 33" (84 cm)
  • Retractable legs with fall-protection device for safe job-site transport
  • Maximum load 400 lbs (180 kg); total weight 128 lbs (58 kg)
  • Front, back and bilateral blade guards for operator safety
  • One-year tool warranty
Part No. Description Max RPM Motor Arbor Recommended For UPC
BBS-012 Black Belt Rail Saw 115V 3,500 RPM 1.5KW – 2HP 1" / 60mm Wet Cutting 749173621475
BBS8ROLL 8-Roller Side Table Widening Work Surface 749173621512
BBSUSIDE Side Countercut Holding Multiple Tiles 749173621529
  1. Set the saw on a level surface, deploy the retractable legs and engage the fall-protection device.
  2. Connect water reservoir and verify the magnetic-induction pump delivers steady flow to both sides of the blade.
  3. Mount a 10" or 12" Alpha® diamond blade (1" or 60 mm arbor) and tighten the arbor nut firmly.
  4. Set cutting depth using the mechanical vertical tilting system; for cuts over 2-1/4" use the step-cut method.
  5. For miter cuts, side-tilt the head up to 45° and lock in position before starting the saw.
  6. Start the motor, let it reach full speed, then feed material with slow, even pressure — let the blade do the work.
  7. After use, drain the water tray, wipe rails dry and store the saw under cover; check brushes periodically.
1" / 60mm Arbor — Black Belt Rail Saw 115V — BBS-012
Part No. BBS-012
UPC 749173621475
Type Black Belt Rail Saw 115V
Attachment 1" / 60mm Arbor
Recommended For Wet cutting of ceramics, porcelain, glass panel, stone tile
Packaged Weight 155.00 lbs
Package Dimensions 73" x 28" x 42"
Commodity Code 8464.10.0100
Country of Origin Italy
Property Detail
Voltage 115 V / 60 Hz
Amperage 9.6 A
Motor 2 HP (1.5 kW)
No-Load Speed 3,500 RPM
Blade Sizes 10" / 12"
Arbor 1" / 60 mm
Cutting Depth (Single Pass) 2-1/4"
Cutting Depth (Step Cut) 3-3/8"
Rip Capacity 51" (130 cm)
Diagonal Capacity 33" (84 cm)
Maximum Load 400 lbs (180 kg)
Tool Weight 128 lbs (58 kg)
Country of Origin Italy
Warranty 1 Year
What extension cord gauge is recommended?

Minimum 12 AWG for 25 ft and 10 AWG for 50 ft.

Can the Black Belt Saw operate on a generator?

Yes — generator wattage should be 2.5–3× the motor running watts. The 2 HP BBS-012 requires 5,000–6,000 W. AVR or inverter-type generators are preferred; undersized units risk motor damage or breaker failure.

What blade sizes does the BBS-012 accept?

10" and 12" diamond blades with 1" or 60 mm arbors.

What is the maximum cutting depth?

2-1/4" in a single pass, or 3-3/8" using the step-cut method.

Can the saw cut miters?

Yes. The head side-tilts up to 45° for clean miter cuts.

What is the rip-cut capacity?

51" (130 cm) rip; 33" (84 cm) diagonal.

What is the warranty?

One year on the tool. Replacement of wear items (carbon brushes, etc.) is excluded.

Where is the saw manufactured?

Italy, to Alpha® specifications.

How to Transport the Black Belt Saw (BBS-012)

How to Use the Black Belt Saw (BBS-012)

⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear appropriate PPE.