Rating of water-cooled electric tile cutters: which one is better to buy

1 Scheppach FS-4700

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For a long time now, in the culture of post-Soviet society, German goods have been associated with high quality. The FS-4700 from the German manufacturer Scheppach, which took first place in the rating of water-cooled electric flat cutters, was no exception.

All parts of the device are reliably made with scrupulousness, which is why it can withstand high loads in domestic conditions. The device can also be used industrially (on construction sites). They also took care of safety here - all electrical elements are covered with insulation, so you don’t have to worry about the possibility of electric shock.

Advantages:

• The steel bed in this model has been strengthened and modified, making it more static, which is a serious advantage when making longitudinal cuts.
• The device has depth adjustment (positions of 90 and 45 degrees are available)
• Electric motor power (1200 Watt)
• Foldable design (device mobility)
• There are functions of laser marking and broaching
• Works with material up to 120 cm long
• The kit includes a high-quality diamond blade for working with the hardest materials
• Liquid cooling system
• Extenders present

Flaws:

• None

2 Norton Clipper TR 231 GL

Another electric tile cutter from a European manufacturer in this top.This time the TR 231 GL model is from the French Norton Clipper. The main advantages of the device are efficiency, convenience and speed of operation. Norton Clipper TR 231 GL will suit even the most demanding users.

Advantages:

• The latest technologies for cooling and cutting methods are used
• Environmental friendliness
• Folding design with locks for increased mobility (the frame folds, and one pair of supports has carbon wheels for more convenient movement)
• Comes with extra wheels and rubber pads
• The internal cutting width was increased to 45 millimeters
• There is a mechanism (carriage on rollers) to adjust the cutting direction
• The diamond blade included in the kit is welded to the segment using a laser
• Engine power 1100 Watt
• Removable parts
• Water cooling

Flaws:

• Overcharge

3 Nuova Battipav PRIME 200

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The professional tile cutter PRIME 200 from the famous Italian company Nuova Battipav takes third place in the top water-cooled electric tile cutters of 2021. The device works with materials made of stone, marble and wood, as well as thick cladding slabs. Lightweight, powerful and reliable, while being affordable and easy to use. It will be an excellent assistant both during construction and finishing work. You can cut on it at an angle and tilt. In their reviews, users rate the device with the highest score.

Advantages:

• Many patented technologies (Nuova Battipav used proprietary technologies in its products that provide better performance)
• Works with marble
• Makes longitudinal cuts up to two meters
• Additionally equipped with a ruler and laser pointer
• Engine power 2.2 Kilowatt
• Maximum cutting depth 11 cm
• Proprietary motor overload protection system
• Water cooling system

Flaws:

• Overcharge

4 Stark TC 960-230

Another German manufacturer has created a kind of work of art - TC 960-230. When creating this tool, Stark focused on strength, quality and reliability. Now the model works 54% longer without overheating or changes in performance. The list of materials that the device can handle includes large tiles and stone/granite tiles. Stability and powerful motor ensure neat cuts and comfortable working conditions. This is also facilitated by the increased diameter of the disc. Works without interruption. The folding design can withstand weight up to 80 kg inclusive.

Advantages:

• Affordable price
• The work surface is covered with rubber for insulation and operator comfort.
• The engine requires virtually no maintenance
• Withstands heavy loads
• Rubberized table
• Long operating time
• Water cooling system

Flaws:

• The pump supplies insufficient water pressure

5 Scheppach FS 850

Scheppach products opened the top water-cooled tile cutters of 2021, and they will finish it. FS 850 is the most compact representative of electric tile cutters from this top. Its compactness does not affect the quality of the product in any way. Although the tool is considered semi-professional, it can be used on industrial sites; it is also perfect for everyday use. Scheppach has improved the model and now it works several hours a day.

FS 850 can handle tiles made from the following materials: ceramics, clinker, granite and marble.The main difference of the device is its compactness, which is why you can work with it even in a small area. The bed can withstand relatively heavy loads and can work with large tiles. The motor power of 1250 W per hour provides a disk rotation speed of 2800 revolutions every minute. After cutting at this speed, the material does not require further processing. The additional feature is a water cooling system, and all current-carrying elements are covered with two layers of insulation.

Advantages:

• High mobility
• Compact dimensions
• Light weight
• High disk rotation speed (2800 rpm)
• Water cooling tank volume 18 liters
• Build quality
• Current-carrying elements are covered with a double layer of insulation

Flaws:

• There is no possibility of adjusting the depth of cut