Saw routs out cracks to depth of 1 1/4 in.

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Sawtec(R) Crac-Vac crack chasing saw operates virtually dust free when routing out cracks and joints in preparation for application of repair compounds. Vacuum housing with internal impeller fan routes dust to reusable dust collection bag. When mounted on dolly, saw can be used for straight-line joint cleanout work, or for cutting artificial grout lines for decorative concrete applications.



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Sawtec Crac-Vac Offers Dust-Free Operation For Routing Out Random Cracks, Cleaning Expansion Joints


Versatile saw is also used for scoring, making artificial grout lines in decorative concrete applications

Fresno, TX - (January 30, 2002) - The Sawtec® Crac-Vac crack chasing saw is instrumental in cleanout of random cracks and joints in concrete. This tool operates virtually dust free when routing out cracks and joints in preparation for the application of repair compounds. The Crac-Vac has a patented vacuum housing with internal impeller fan that routes the dust to a reusable dust collection bag. No separate dust collector is required. The
Sawtec Crac-Vac routs out random cracks to a depth of 1 1/4 inches. When mounted on a dolly, it can also be used for straight-line joint cleanout work, or for cutting artificial grout lines for decorative concrete applications.

Sawtec, a division of USF Surface Preparation Group, offers a full-line of portable dust-free surface preparation equipment including air-powered saws; grinding equipment; tile cutting,
tuckpointing and crack chasing equipment; joint cleanout equipment and dust collection systems. The Sawtec line also includes a full complement of standard and premium diamond
blades, cup wheels and abrasive discs. Sawtec sales professionals work with knowledgeable equipment and supply vendors and are available for consultation at your jobsite to help determine which tool and diamond blade will best serve your needs.

USF Surface Preparation Group, a division of USFilter, is the global leader in providing surface preparation equipment, supplies and services. Strategically located manufacturing and
distribution facilities allow USF Surface Preparation Group to provide unparalleled customer service and support worldwide.

USFilter, a Vivendi Environnement company, is North America's largest water company providing comprehensive water and wastewater systems and services to commercial, industrial,
municipal and residential customers. Vivendi Environnement (NYSE:VE), comprised of Vivendi Water (worldwide water products and services), Onyx (solid waste and industrial services),
Dalkia (energy management), and Connex (transportation and logistics), is the largest environmental services company in the world with more than 215,000 employees in 100 countries and annual revenues of nearly $25 billion.

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