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Guide to RIP-R-STRIPPER Blades | Issue No. 14

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Guide to RIP-R-STRIPPER® Blades

Part Number, Description and Application.

 
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Blades for removing VCT

FCS16-1100

Part Number: FCS16-1100
Description: Blade, straight, 4” x 6” wide, dual beveled edge.
Application: For use with general purpose removal projects on both concrete and wood surfaces.
For use with FCS10, FCS16.

FCS16-1300

Part Number: FCS16-1300
Description: Blade, straight, 3” x 10”, single beveled edge.
Application: For use with general removal projects on both concrete and wood floors.
For use with FCS10, FCS16.

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Blade for removing mastics, adhesives, or material build-up

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Part Number: FCS16-1200
Description: Blade, mastic removal, 6” wide, single beveled edge.
Application: For removing mastic and thin film coverings from concrete floors ONLY. For use with FCS10, FCS16.

FCS16-1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blades for removing Linoleum or Rubber-Backed Carpet

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Part Number: FCS16-1500
Description: Blade, scoring, 8” wide, beveled edge FACING UP.
Application: For use removing glued carpet and  sheet type linoleum, rubber, PVC etc. coverings from concrete surfaces ONLY. For use with FCS10, FCS16.

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Part Number: FCS16-1600
Description: Blade, scoring, 8” wide, beveled edge FACING DOWN.
Application: For use removing glued carpet and sheet type linoleum, rubber, PVC etc. coverings from wood surfaces ONLY.
For use with FCS10, FCS16.

FCS16-1600

 

 

 

 

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Why Allen Head-Type Capscrews to Clamp the Blade? | Issue No. 12

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Questions: Why Do RIP-R-SRIPPER® Products use
Allen Head-Type Capscrews to Clamp the Blade?

Answer: To Minimize being Cut by the Sharp Blade.

 

RIP-R-STRIPPER® blades are manufactured from special, high carbon steel, heat treated for longer service life and then ground to produce an extremely sharp edge that maximize cutting efficiencies in a wide variety of covering materials and adhesives.

  • The Button-Head, Allen-type capscrews and a long T-handled-type Allen wrench keep the hand and other body parts clear of the sharp blade edge.
  • Allen-type capscrews are classified as Grade 8, the strongest type of capscrew available for this application.
  • The rounded, button-head configuration is intended to help lose materials to better flow up and around the Clamping Plate.

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When the original factory Bottom-Head, Allen-type capscrews become worn, damaged, or lost, replace with Part Number 55050600 (5/16-18 UNC x ¾” long, plated) ONLY.

The substitution of hexagon head-type capscrews will place the hand and other body parts in close
proximity to the sharp blade edge. A slipping wrench can result in personal injury and property
damage.

  • Grade 2 and 5 capscrews are not as strong as Grade 8, Allen-type capscrews.
  • The use of hexagon head-type capscrews will prevent lose materials from properly flowing up and around the Clamping Plate.
  • A combination wrench can slip off the hex head capscrew and cause personal injury.

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How Should a Tile Stripper Blade be Used? | Issue No. 06

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How Should a Flat, Beveled Edge-Type Tile Stripper Blade be Used?

Using the proper blade when operating a General FCS Series RIP-R-STRIPPER (or similar product) for any specific job application will make all the difference between success and failure for your project.

What’s the correct use of a beveled edge blade? Typical blades are available in a variety of widths and are very popular for removing VCT type materials (usually 12 inch square) from both concrete and wood surfaces:

  • Can feature both single and dual, beveled edges depending upon configuration.
  • Beveled edge faces UP and TOWARD operator when used on a concrete surface.
  • Beveled edge faces DOWN and AWAY from operator when used on a wood or some underlayment materials.
  • Use of a blade with beveled edge facing UP and TOWARD operator on a wood floor will produce severe damage and significantly reduce machine control.

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FCS16-1300 Single Beveled Edge Blade being used to remove VCT from a concrete floor with a General FCS10 RIP-R-STRIPPER.

 

 

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Remove Glues or Mastics | Issue No. 05

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What Type of Tile Stripper Blade do I use to Remove Glued or Mastic?

Using the proper blade when operating a General FCS Series RIP-R-STRIPPER (or similar machine) to remove glue or mastic residue will make all the difference between success and failure for your product.

People usually attempt to remove these and similar materials utilizing the more readily available, flat-type blades. Many times, with very disappointing results.

The proper blade for removing mastics or adhesive residue is the mastic removal type:

  • Incorporates an additional bend that positions the cutting edge in a more vertical angle relative to the surface.
  • Angle is critical for producing the proper scraping action remove residue.
  • Use is limited to concrete floors.
  • Use on wood or many underlayments will produce an uneven scraping action, including severe gouging and damage.
  • Use on wood will significantly reduce machine control.
  • The extra blade thickness better resists flexing to also help maximize the amount of residue removed.

FCS16-1200

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Part Number FCS16-1200 Mastic Removal Blade being used to remove mastic from a concrete floor.

Scoring blades are available in a variety of cutting widths.

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Remove Glued Carpet or Linoleum? | Issue No. 04

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What Type of Tile Stripper Blade do I use to Remove Glued Carpet or Linoleum?

Using the proper blade when operating a General FCS Series RIP-R-STRIPPER (or similar machine) to remove glued-down carpet or sheet linoleum will make all the difference between success and failure for your project.

People attempt to remove these and similar materials utilizing the more readily available, flat-type blades. Many times, with very disappointing results.

The proper blade for removing these types of continuous or sheet type materials is a scoring type:

  • This design incorporates vertical “scoring wings” that slice through materials, leaving it in strips for easy removal.
  • Scoring blades are specific for use on either concrete or wood surfaces.
  • The beveled edge faces up for use on a concrete floor.
  • On a wood floor, the beveled edge faces down.

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Part Number FCS16-1500 Scoring Blade being used to remove glued carpeting from a concrete floor. Note how the carpet is cut into strips. The remaining glue can be removed with the use of a mastic removal blade

Without the scoring wings, a flat blade will penetrate under and loosen the material from the floor. But, then there is nothing to actually separate it into small, disposable pieces. That traps the blade under the material. The role of the scoring wings is to prevent that.

Scoring blades are available in a variety of cutting widths for use on concrete and wood floors. They can also be used for any job application for a conventional, flat-type blade.

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