Professional Early-Entry Green Concrete Diamond Blade 6–14 in

1. Cut Earlier. Control Cracking.

The Alskar Professional Early-Entry Green Concrete Diamond Blade is designed for cutting control joints in freshly finished concrete during the early-entry cutting window.

Early-entry cutting allows contractors to establish control joints before uncontrolled shrinkage cracking has a chance to develop. Because the concrete is still green and highly abrasive, blade selection must account for both aggregate hardness and sand abrasiveness.

The Alskar Early-Entry Series uses five application-specific bond formulations to provide more precise blade selection across different concrete conditions.

Each blade features a 10mm professional diamond segment, with narrow cutting widths engineered for control-joint applications:

• 6″–10″: .100″ width
• 12″–14″: .110″ width

The blade is designed for dry cutting and uses a triangle knockout with 1″ arbor compatibility for professional early-entry saw systems.

2. Core Selling Points

5 Aggregate-Specific Bond Formulations

Different aggregate hardness and sand abrasiveness require different bond wear rates. Five formulations allow more precise blade selection.

10mm Diamond Segments

Professional segment height provides substantial usable diamond depth for demanding early-entry cutting.

Narrow Control-Joint Kerf

.100" and .110" widths are optimized for early-entry control-joint applications.

Dry Cutting

Designed specifically for dry early-entry cutting of freshly finished concrete.

Triangle Knockout / 1″ Arbor

Flexible mounting configuration for compatible professional early-entry saw systems.

Anti-Spall System Compatible

For best results, use with the correct anti-spall skid plate specified for the saw and blade size.

3. Recommended Applications

Primary Application

Fresh / Green Concrete

Typical Jobs

Early-entry control joints
Crack-control joints
Slab-on-grade concrete
Warehouse floors
Commercial concrete slabs
Industrial floors
Parking structures
Pavement and flatwork

For cured concrete cutting, choose an Alskar Pro Concrete blade.

4. Alskar 5-Bond Selection System

5. Bond Selection Principle

Harder Aggregate → Softer Bond
Softer / More Abrasive Aggregate → Harder Bond

Hard aggregate wears exposed diamond more slowly, so a softer bond helps release worn diamond and expose fresh cutting points. Softer and more abrasive concrete wears the blade faster, so a harder bond helps control segment wear and extend usable blade life.

6. Bond Selection Guide

EE01 — Purple

Soft Bond

Best For:

Very hard aggregate
Hard river rock
Quartz-rich aggregate
Low-abrasive sand

For the hardest aggregate conditions.

EE02 — Green

Medium-Soft Bond

Best For:

Hard aggregate
Dense concrete
Low-to-medium abrasive sand

For hard green concrete conditions.

EE03 — Red

Medium Bond

Best For:

Medium-hard aggregate
Typical commercial concrete
Medium-abrasive sand

Balanced general-purpose early-entry formulation.

EE04 — Orange

Medium-Hard Bond

Best For:

Medium aggregate
More abrasive green concrete
Medium-to-high abrasive sand

For more abrasive early-entry cutting conditions.

EE05 — Yellow

Hard Bond

Best For:

Medium-soft to soft aggregate
Highly abrasive sand
Fast-wearing green concrete

For highly abrasive green concrete where segment wear is the primary concern.

7. Final Specifications

8. Anti-Spall Skid Plate Section

Cleaner Early-Entry Joints

For optimum results, use the blade with the correct anti-spall skid plate for the selected saw and blade size. The skid plate supports the fresh concrete surface adjacent to the blade and helps minimize edge raveling and spalling during early-entry cutting.

9. Size & Width Guide

10. FAQ

What is an early-entry diamond blade?

An early-entry blade is designed for cutting control joints in freshly finished concrete before conventional concrete sawing normally begins.

Why are five bond formulations available?

Aggregate hardness and sand abrasiveness vary by concrete mix. Different bonds allow the blade wear rate to better match the material being cut.

Which bond should I choose for very hard aggregate?

Choose:

EE01 Purple – Soft Bond

Which bond is the general-purpose option?

For medium-hard aggregate and typical commercial concrete conditions:

EE03 Red – Medium Bond

Which bond should I use in soft, highly abrasive concrete?

Choose:

EE05 Yellow – Hard Bond

What is the segment height?

10mm

What cutting widths are available?

.100″ on 6″–10″ blades
.110″ on 12″–14″ blades

Is this blade wet or dry?

Dry cutting.

What arbor does it use?

Triangle knockout with 1″ arbor compatibility.

Should I use a skid plate?

Yes. Use the correct anti-spall skid plate for the saw and blade size to support the fresh concrete surface and help achieve cleaner joint edges.

Cut Early. Cut Clean. Control the Crack.

Five Bonds. One Professional Early-Entry System.

Match the Aggregate. Optimize the Cut.