When working with polystyrene, there are many reasons to prefer to cut polystyrene with a polystyrene cutter. Some of the biggest advantages of using a cutter when working with polystyrene include creating a precise cut and minimising waste on site.
C-shaped cutters
The accuracy depends on the type of cutter, but also on the thickness of the polystyrene. Very popular are the simplest ones, which are C-shaped and connected by a resistance wire. There are many variations of cutters of this kind on the market, but I would prefer a version from the well-known manufacturer POWERCUT.
Handheld Styrofoam cutter from POWERCUT manufacturer
Hot wire cutting ensures smooth cutting of polystyrene without waste in the form of polystyrene balls. The full specification of this cutter can be found here.
Styrofoam cutter POWERCUT XXL
Practical tool for quick cutting of polystyrene insulation boards. The easy wire attachment allows you to change the wire in seconds without additional tools. You can find out more about this cutter at the following link.
Grooving and deburring machines
For heating engineers, we recommend the use of a grooving and prying machine in polystyrene. If you need to have a cutter that has interchangeable cutting tools the groovers and pry bars are perfect for you. These can also be used to cut holes in polystyrene as well as replace these tools:
- cutting tip,
- ycirculation,
- grooving.
In our online shop you will find a polystyrene cutter which is ideal for making holes in polystyrene. With this cutter you can create a light,clean cut without creating polystyrene beads on the polystyrene panel and excess dust. The blade length is 200 mm and the maximumpower input is 190 W. This product is CE certified and issupplied with a plastic case including the 200 mm blade, metal brush and fixing key.
Carving on window sills
Falling wedges
If you are involved in insulation work or flat roofs, we can certainly recommend a version of the polystyrene cutter, where it is also possible to produce downward sloping wedges. With this version you need to check what options and measurement methods the cutter has. The disadvantage of this type of cutter is the higher price, but the advantage is the more precise cutting. The maximum depth of cut is 300 mm and the maximum width of cut is 1280 mm.
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