Trench cutters for dry cutting and fibre optic installation

Road construction, concrete rehabilitation and broadband expansion place very different demands on cutting technology. Sometimes the focus is on clean connection joints in concrete surfaces, sometimes on narrow slots for cables, and sometimes on robust diamond tools for daily use on construction sites.

At the bauma in Munich, Cedima is showcasing several new products that cover precisely this spectrum – from dry-cutting machines to floor saws for microtrenching. The company has been established in the diamond tool sector and in the field of joint cutters for many years. Following a takeover by new shareholders, the company states that operations have been modernised and restructured. The current situation is described as stable, meaning that greater investment can once again be made in research, development, new machines and tool technologies.

Cedima develops CF-2020 TR for dry cutting

A key new development is the CF-2020 TR. The machine was developed specifically for cutting connection joints and expansion joints. Its most important feature: it operates without cooling water. With many conventional joint cutters, wet cutting produces a mixture of water, dust and material abrasion. This cutting slurry must be collected, extracted and disposed of. The dry cutting process of the CF-2020 TR largely eliminates this effort. The cut material is collected directly via a suction system and fed into a separate container.

The practical advantage is obvious. Construction sites, service providers and clients need to plan for less effort in terms of water supply, slurry treatment and disposal. This can be particularly relevant for projects with high environmental or cleanliness requirements. According to the company, the development was carried out in close collaboration with service providers. Tenders and building contractors are increasingly requiring certain cutting tasks to be carried out using the dry-cutting method. With the CF-2020 TR, Cedima is responding to precisely these requirements.

CF-5030 MT cuts slots for fibre-optic cables

A second focus is on the CF-5030 MT. This is a floor saw for road construction, designed for cutting in asphalt and concrete surfaces. The machine is equipped with modern diesel engine technology and state-of-the-art control systems. The steering and operator’s seat are designed to enable precise working. The MT suffix stands for microtrenching. This refers to a process in which narrow slots are cut into asphalt surfaces to lay pipes or fibre-optic cables. The CF-5030 MT is designed to make cuts 30 millimetres wide and 300 millimetres deep.

This method can play an important role in broadband expansion. Instead of laboriously breaking up large sections of road, only narrow channels are created. This reduces disruption to the surface, shortens construction times and can cut costs. Key features of the solutions presented:

• CF-2020 TR for connection joints and expansion joints
• Dry cutting without cooling water
• Extraction of cuttings without cutting slurry
• CF-5030 MT for microtrenching in road construction
• Cuts 30 millimetres wide and 300 millimetres deep
• Diamond cutting tools for joint cutters, angle grinders and table saws

Microtrenching is gaining importance in broadband expansion

In Scandinavia, microtrenching technology has been in use for some time. According to the company’s assessment, the market in Germany is increasingly opening up to this method. Large telecoms providers in particular are showing interest, as the roll-out of fibre-optic cables needs to be organised more quickly and cost-effectively.

The rationale is clear: the demand for high-performance data networks continues to grow, whilst at the same time roadworks must cause as little disruption as possible to traffic, residents and existing infrastructure. Narrow cuts can be a practical solution here, provided the ground conditions, planning permission and project requirements are all in place. This creates a specialised market for machine manufacturers. There is demand for cutting systems that operate precisely, reliably and with clearly defined cut dimensions. The CF-5030 MT is positioned precisely in this segment.

Diamond tools with technical and visual profiling

Alongside the machines, Cedima is also presenting new diamond cutting tools. What stands out are not only the technical performance figures, but also the design and naming. Names such as Blue 66, BlackJack or Diabolik follow the ‘Road to Success’ theme and are intended to stand out clearly on the market.

Behind the eye-catching appearance, however, lies a classic objective: the tools are designed to expand and improve the existing portfolio. They are aimed at both retailers and professional service providers. The key factors here are cutting quality, service life, versatility and a price point that also appeals to professional customers. The tools are not intended solely for the company’s own floor saws. They can also be used in other equipment, such as an angle grinder, a table saw or other cutting systems.

Research and development are once again coming to the fore

The products presented demonstrate the direction the company intends to take following the restructuring. Cedima is focusing on its core competencies in road construction, floor saws and diamond tools. At the same time, there is a greater emphasis on creative marketing to raise the profile of new products in the market.

The eye-catching stand design is more than just aesthetics. It is intended to communicate the strategic reorientation to the outside world: modernised structures, new machines, advanced tools and a clearer focus on customer requirements. This is particularly evident in the two machines. The CF-2020 TR addresses the need for clean dry-cutting processes without cutting slurry. The CF-5030 MT responds to the growing demand in fibre-optic network expansion. Both solutions demonstrate that cutting technology in the construction sector is not only becoming more specialised, but is also more closely linked to current infrastructure issues.

Holger Sandt: Yes, these products expand and optimize our already large product portfolio and impress with their performance data. Here, special emphasis was placed on product improvement at attractive prices in order to serve our professional customers even better. Klas Bömecke: Yes, and I can not only use them in your floor saws, they also work for other devices. Holger Sandt: Other devices, for an angle grinder, for a table saw, for many many other devices we can also use these tools, yes. Klas Bömecke: I would think about it because a fancy disk like that in my Flex might not look bad either. Holger Sandt: Please, you are welcome to sell them to us and purchase them from dealers. No problem. Klas Bömecke: All right. Mr. Sandt, thank you, have a nice trade fair!