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Release Time: 2025-08-15
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Calcium silicate board has become the preferred material for many projects in building decoration and insulation fire-resistant engineering due to its excellent fire resistance, weather resistance, and environmental characteristics. However, in order to fully utilize the performance advantages of calcium silicate board, precise cutting is an indispensable key step. As a benchmark enterprise in the field of thermal insulation and refractory materials in Rosewool Insulation Refractory Co.,Ltd, with years of industry experience, will provide you with detailed professional cutting techniques for calcium silicate boards, helping to improve both engineering quality and efficiency. ​
                                        
Calcium silicate board is made of siliceous and calcareous materials through high-temperature and high-pressure steam curing. Its unique physical structure determines that the cutting process needs to balance accuracy and safety. The wrong cutting method not only leads to material waste, but also may affect the performance of the board and bury engineering hazards. The Rosetexwool technical team reminds that accurate measurement of dimensions should be carried out according to the engineering design drawings before cutting. When marking the cutting line, a special marker pen should be used to ensure that the line is clear and straight, providing accurate reference for subsequent cutting. ​

The products sold well all over the world and exported to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries and regions. Using the materials can reduce equipment heat loss, narrow the kiln size, and improve working conditions.
  • High strength: in the condition of similar bulk density, it is the highest strength insulation material in inorganic hard insulation material
  • Heat resistance: no deformation in working temperature
  • Thermal insulation: lower thermal conductivity than other hard block insulation material
  • No asbestos: avoid various diseases caused by the asbestos fiber and other harmful substances

Choosing the appropriate cutting tool is the foundation for ensuring cutting quality. Rosetexwool recommends differentiated tool solutions for calcium silicate boards of different thicknesses: thin boards with a thickness of less than 6mm can be manually cut with a utility knife and ruler. During operation, the board should be laid flat on a flat workbench and repeatedly engraved along the cutting line. After a groove with a depth of about 1-2mm is formed on the surface of the board, it can be gently bent to break neatly; For thick plates over 8mm, electric tools such as circular saws or handheld cutting machines equipped with diamond saw blades are required. These tools can effectively reduce dust and noise during the cutting process, while ensuring a smooth and even cut. ​

A standardized cutting process is the core of improving construction efficiency. Rosetexwool suggests that construction personnel follow the four step method of "preparation fixation cutting treatment": first, clean the work area to ensure that there are no foreign objects interfering, and check whether the cutting tools are operating normally; Secondly, use fixtures to fix the calcium silicate board on the workbench to avoid dimensional deviation caused by board shaking during cutting; During the cutting process, keep the saw blade perpendicular to the board, maintain a uniform and stable pushing speed, and avoid sudden stops and rotations; After cutting, promptly use sandpaper to polish the burrs on the incision to prevent scratching the hands or affecting the splicing accuracy during installation. ​

The safety protection during the cutting process cannot be ignored. Rosetexwool always puts construction safety first, reminding operators to wear protective goggles, dust masks, and anti slip gloves to avoid inhaling dust and flying debris that may cause injury. Cutting electric tools need to regularly check the insulation of the circuit to ensure good grounding. When working in humid environments, it is even more important to strengthen electrical safety protection. ​

As a professional enterprise deeply engaged in the field of insulation and refractory materials, Rosetexwool not only provides customers with high-quality calcium silicate board products, but also is committed to conveying professional construction technology and safety concepts. Based on years of project practice experience, the company has summarized cutting solutions for different scenarios, from large industrial plants to precision commercial buildings, from high-temperature kiln lining to wet underground engineering, providing customized technical support for customers. ​

Accurate cutting is a prerequisite for the optimal performance of calcium silicate board, and it is also the foundation for ensuring engineering quality and safety. Rosetexwool Thermal Insulation Refractory Materials always adheres to the service tenet of "professionalism, integrity, and efficiency", providing customers in Zhengzhou and surrounding areas with a full chain service from material supply to technical guidance. If you encounter any problems during the cutting or construction process of calcium silicate board, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our professional team will escort your project and work together to create safe and durable architectural masterpieces.

 

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