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Replacement Blades for Portable Rebar Cutters

Our replacement blades for portable rebar cutters are designed for professional construction use. Engineered from high-strength Cr12MoV or H13 tool steel, these blades undergo rigorous vacuum heat treatment to achieve a hardness of HRC 50-62. Each blade features four usable cutting edges, allowing you to rotate the blade when one side dulls, effectively quadrupling its service life. These precision-ground blades provide clean, fast cuts on rebar up to 25mm, reducing strain on your machine's hydraulic system and extending the tool's overall life
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Portable Rebar Cutters Blades: Material Choice, Machine Fit, Cutting Use & Lifespan Tips

1. Blade Material Selection

Blade material decides hardness, toughness and working life. Pick material based on your rebar cutting needs:
  • H13Top standard blade material for heavy use. Great wear resistance and toughness, good heat cycle resistance.Hard to bend or chip during long continuous cutting. Perfect for large-volume high-strength rebar work.
  • Cr12MoVHigh hardness and wear resistant alloy steel. Harder than normal alloy blades, fits hard cold-rolled rebar cutting.Less tough by comparison. Do not use in heavy impact or large gap cutting conditions.
  • 9CrSiBudget-friendly practical option. Good hardness and easy to machine.Ideal for regular low / medium strength rebar, widely used in small and medium construction projects.

2. Match Blade to Cutting Machine (Custom Size Available)

Blade Shape Fit

  • Square blade: Four usable cutting sides. Rotate for new edges, longer service life. Best for large batch cutting.

  • Rectangular blade: Single or double side cutting. Fits small tonnage rebar cutting machines.

Blade Size Fit

  • Models like GQ40, GQ50, GQ60 have fixed standards for blade thickness, length, width and bolt hole spacing.

  • Always follow the machine manual for exact blade size selection.

Portable Cutter Compatibility

  • Precisely made as direct replacement parts for RC series portable rebar cutters: RC-16, RC-20, RC-22, RC-25.

  • Perfect tight fit with no shake or vibration during cutting. Protects blade bolts and cutter head from damage.

3. Blade Choice by Rebar Type

  • Ordinary round steel: Low hardness, easy to cut. Use 9CrSi or Cr12MoV to meet needs and save cost.

  • High-strength ribbed rebar: Hard surface with ribs that wear blades fast. Use H13 for strong wear resistance and anti-chip performance, suitable for continuous heavy cutting.

  • Scrap rebar: Heavily rusted with sand and dirt. Choose high-nickel material for better anti-wear performance.

4. Blade Production Process

  • Choose blades made with full grinding and vacuum heat treatment.

  • Even hardness across the blade, sharp edge lasts longer, not easy to chip or go dull.

  • Our custom blades use optimized hardening depth and balanced toughness, solving the common issue of blade breakage when cutting high-strength rebar.

5. How to Extend Blade & Portable Cutter Life

On construction sites, portable rebar cutters are essential tools. Machine performance depends fully on blade quality.Dull or low-quality blades slow down work, overload the hydraulic system and cause early machine damage.
  • Pick blades with strong material toughnessCutting rebar creates strong impact force. Cheap brittle steel blades chip easily.AlasMachinery uses professional heat treatment on impact-proof tool steel. Blades absorb cutting shock while keeping a sharp edge.
  • Save cost with 4-side rotatable designOur square blades have four working edges. When one side wears, rotate the blade 90 degrees for a fresh sharp edge.Less time spent on part replacement, faster work and lower long-term cost.
  • Keep proper daily maintenanceAlways keep blades sharp and firmly fixed.Dull blades strain the motor and hydraulic system. Sharp fitted blades leave clean rebar cuts, reduce burrs and extend the whole machine’s service life.

6. Why Choose AlasMachinery

  • Professional factory maker of industrial rebar cutting blades.

  • Factory direct supply, quality meets and passes OEM standard.

  • Strict metal material and heat treatment control for long-lasting blade performance.

  • Provide reliable, safe and cost-effective blade solutions for all rebar cutting jobs.

Portable Electric Rebar Cutting Blade dimensions

Mould

Blade dimensions (length × width × thickness) mm

HBC-19N / HBC-19R

26×20×10

HBC-22

30×24×11

HBC-25N / HBC-225

36×28×13

HBC-232

44×36×16

RC-16

22×17×8.5;26×20×9;26×20×9.5;26×20×10

RC-20/22

30×24×11

RC-25

36×28×14;36×28×15;31.8×27×12

RC-32

40×30×15

Blade Metal Materials Grade Correspondence Table

Base Grade

Steel Category

Chinese Standard GB/T 1299

American Standard ASTM

German Standard DIN (W-Nr.)

Japanese Standard JIS

H13

Hot Work Die Steel

4Cr5MoSiV1

H13

1.2344

SKD61

Cr12MoV

Cold Work Die Steel

Cr12MoV


1.2601

SKD11

9CrSi

Alloy Tool Steel (Cutting Tool Steel)

9CrSi


1.2108


rebar cutting blades drawing

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Installation position of the blade on a portable rebar cutting machine

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Below are our portable rebar cutting machine models that are compatible with our blades. Customization based on drawings is also available.

Portable Rebar Cutter

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FAQ

Question 1: What are the main material options for our rebar cutting blades?

Based on different working conditions and budget requirements, we offer three general industrial-grade alloy steel materials:

9CrSi (Alloy Tool Steel): An economical choice. It has good hardenability and machinability, suitable for cutting ordinary medium-to-low strength rebar, and is widely used in small and medium-sized projects.

Cr12MoV (Cold Work Die Steel): High-end wear-resistant type. High carbon and high chromium content, after heat treatment, it has excellent wear resistance, making it an ideal choice for continuous cutting of high-strength rebar. Its service life is much longer than 9CrSi.

H13 (Hot Work Die Steel/Red Hard Steel): High toughness and high wear resistance. It exhibits excellent resistance to chipping and thermal stability in rebar cutting applications, especially suitable for high-speed production lines or online cutting of hot-rolled rebar, and cutting of ultra-thick rebar and composite materials of scrap rebar.


Question 2: Why do my blades often chip? Is it a material problem?

Chipping is usually caused by the following factors:

Insufficient toughness: Using ultra-hard but low-toughness materials to cut large-diameter or ultra-hard rebar can easily lead to brittle fracture. In this case, we recommend switching to H13 material, as its excellent toughness can effectively absorb impact forces.

Improper clearance: Too large or too small a gap between the upper and lower blades will lead to uneven stress, resulting in chipping.

Insufficient heat treatment: Internal stress is not completely eliminated. All our blades use vacuum heat treatment technology to ensure uniform hardness from the inside out, greatly reducing the chipping rate.


Question 3: What is the biggest performance difference between 9CrSi and Cr12MoV?

Wear resistance: Cr12MoV has significantly better wear resistance than 9CrSi. Under the same working conditions, the number of cuts for Cr12MoV is usually 2-3 times that of 9CrSi.

Cost: 9CrSi is more cost-effective, suitable for projects sensitive to initial purchase costs; although the unit price of Cr12MoV is slightly higher, its lower replacement frequency results in a lower overall cutting cost per ton of rebar.


Question 4: Which material is recommended for high-strength deformed rebar (e.g., HRB500E) or thick rebar?

For high-strength or ribbed rebar, we strongly recommend H13:

If you are facing extremely high operating intensity and are concerned about downtime due to blade chipping, choose H13. Its impact fatigue resistance is top-notch in the rebar processing industry.


Question 5: Can you customize non-standard size blades according to drawings?

Yes. We understand that blade specifications vary among different equipment brands (e.g., from Italy, Germany, or China). We are equipped with a full set of CNC machining equipment, and you only need to provide the following information:

Detailed drawings (including length, width, thickness, and hole dimensions).

Material requirements (9CrSi, Cr12MoV, or H13).

Specifications of the workpiece to be processed (rebar diameter and strength grade).

We can provide a 1:1 precise customized solution.


Question 6: How to maintain the blades to extend their service life?

Regular rotation: Our blades are usually designed with 4 or 8 cutting edges. Please rotate the blade promptly when one cutting edge becomes dull.

Tighten bolts: Ensure the blades are securely installed. Any slight looseness will cause destructive impact during the cutting process.

Control the gap: Adjust a reasonable blade gap according to the rebar diameter, usually about 10% of the rebar diameter.

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Nanjing Alas International Co., Ltd. is a professional industrial tooling manufacturer focused on shear blades, bending dies, shredder blades, and custom wear parts. We offer full application engineering, material selection, setup guidance, and after-sales support to global customers.
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