All about the tile cutters of the company "VIKHR"

Having learned all about the Whirlwind tile cutters, you can easily make the most correct decision. The range of this company includes hand and rail models of devices for cutting tiles. However, in addition to their declared technical capabilities, reviews of similar products should also be taken into account.

The production of tile cutters "VORTEX" began back in 1974 (according to other information, their production was mastered much later). Their lineup is quite diverse. As the manufacturer himself assures, all his products are made in strict accordance with generally accepted standards. Experienced engineers are involved in quality control.

The 400/12 is a nice example of a hand-held device. As it is easy to understand from its designation, with the help of such a device it is possible to leave 400 mm long cuts in tiles up to 12 mm thick. Or less if required. The cutting roller for the tile cutter is made of a durable alloy of the VK-8 brand. In the manufacture of guide elements, first-class steel is used, on which an anti-corrosion coating is applied; the square is not provided for by the design.

There is also a tile-cutting tool with an index of 500/14. In this case, the allowable material thickness was increased to 14 mm. The cut strip in one pass can be already up to 500 mm. An important feature of the model is also the fitting with a square.

If the capabilities of simple hand-held devices are not enough, you can use the electric model EP-180. This tile cutter is suitable for working not only with ceramic, but also with stone tiles. Moreover, the presence of a soft or hard basis ceases to be such a matter of principle. By installing additional disks, it will be possible to work with:

• marble;
• glass;
• travertine;
• granite.

EP-180 is notable for its modest dimensions and therefore is easily transported. It is used without any problems during construction and decoration. With this device, you can cut workpieces up to 3.4 cm thick. Due to the water compartment, excessive dusting of the working areas is prevented. The length of the cut is theoretically limited only by the dimensions of the material to be cut.

Important nuances:

• adjustment of cutting angles (table position changes up to 45 degrees);
• total weight - 10.8 kg;
• the square is missing;
• power consumption - 0.6 kW;
• working unit rotation speed - 2950 rpm;
• mounting of discs on the bore hole - 22.2 mm.

The 600 mm rail cutter is also worth mentioning. It is capable of punching a tile layer up to 16 mm. A special two-level square will allow you to cut at the exact required angle. The tiles are laterally supported and therefore easy to work even with wide blocks. The ball mechanism is designed in such a way that the grip on the rail is reliable and slippage of the carriages is prevented.

There is also a similar 1200 mm rail model, but the differences are not fundamental.

Users note that the cut quality is the most important characteristic of tile cutters - this brand is quite at the level. With proper work, the occurrence of chips is almost impossible. The design is characterized by sufficient rigidity and reliability. It is convenient to move the carriage in rail models. The devices can cope with both tiles and porcelain stoneware, and with other declared materials.

Even after processing a large number of tiles, there are no quality problems. The resource of the Whirlwind technique is quite large. But it must be emphasized that some negative reviews are still present. Problems often relate to the weakness of the bed and the bending of the guide parts.