When you learn how to tile, choosing the right ceramic cutters is more complex than you might think. You might want to focus on the price or the cutting length, but there is more to it than that. In this post we will focus on which ceramic cutters are best for the type of work you will be carrying out.
A few things to consider are the budget that you’re working with and the maximum cutting capacity you need. We will take into account the different aspects of ceramic cutters so you are more informed when making your purchase. Here are the 5 best manual ceramic cutters ranked.
BASIC ASPECTS TO CHOOSE THE BEST MANUAL CERAMIC CUTTER
In addition to price and length, there are basically three additional aspects that we must take into account:
1. Determine the level of use of this tool:
Occasional – Sporadic use such as repairs or small, one-off renovations.
Professional – Daily use. It can be both in new works and in reforms. It is the minimum grade for all specialised installers.
Intensive – As the name itself indicates, this is for higher-than-normal use. For example, if the ceramic cutter will be used for exclusive works with uninterrupted cutting.
2. Knowing which will be the hardest material you will have to deal with
Select the material and tool with a separation power that allows you to cut without the machine suffering the consequences. Given that in most cases we will be talking about porcelain tile, the thickness of the material will be the determining factor.
Porcelain tiles up to 15 mm: minimum 800 kg.
Porcelain tiles up to 20 mm: minimum 1200 kg.
3. Identify the type of cut that is going to have the greatest presence in your day-to-day work.
Straight (orthogonal): perpendicular to one of the original sides of the ceramic.
Diagonal (45°): typical square cut, generally from end to end.
Angular: can be any angle. Generally needed to adjust the tile to deviations that the walls may have. It is more common than many people think!
With these parameters in mind, you will have no problem selecting the tool that best suits your needs.
TOP 5 RUBI CERAMIC CUTTERS
5: RUBI TS-MAX Ceramic Cutters
The TS-MAX is probably the ultimate evolution of a classic ceramic cutter. The advances in the production of ceramics have forced us to update our most popular manual cutter. These are the increases in formats and hardnesses.
The new TS-MAX remains faithful to the original concept: simplicity, robustness and durability in a single cutter. A new reinforced single-point separator, with a maximum power of up to 800 kg, for trouble-free cutting of any type of ceramic tile. This includes, of course, porcelain stoneware.
Its fixed square, ideal for straight cuts, has an adjustable side stop at 45°. This makes it suitable for those situations in which diagonal cuts must be made.
In short, an ideal cutting machine for professional use with all types of ceramic materials, but for jobs in which straight cuts are used more often.
4: RUBI SPEED-MAGNET
The SPEED-MAGNET range of cutters consists of three models, with cutting lengths of 62, 72 and 92 cm respectively.
These manual ceramic tile cutters have a maximum separation power of 800 kg and are designed for a professional level of use in porcelain stoneware, ceramic tile, and glazed stoneware.
Its multi-point separator, equipped with the MAGNET system, allows you to score and snap the tile one handed.
This feature provides us with the freedom to easily manoeuvre pieces which can be necessary when working with large formats.
The die-cast aluminium base and its fixed bracket make the SPEED-MAGNET a light and robust machine. In addition, its side stop includes a template to facilitate 45° diagonal cuts. It’s perfect for working in any situation.
In short, it is the professional manual cutting machine with the best performance-price ratio in the RUBI catalogue.
3: RUBI TQ Ceramic Cutters
In the TQ range, RUBI offers the professional a single-track cutter with a head equipped with an exclusive patented system of self-adjusting bearings. This means that it does not require any adjustment by the user.
The TQ ceramic cutters are for professional use. They are available in three models with a maximum cutting capacity of 102 cm in the largest model.
In addition to the MAGNET system with multi-point head, the TQs have a rotating square that allows you to carry out any type of cut. This is thanks to the possibility of positioning it at any angle.
The maximum separation power of 800 kg and the 22 mm EXTREME scoring wheel allow the TQ to make cuts in porcelain stoneware tiles too.
2: RUBI TX-MAX
For those more demanding situations the TX-MAX range is the perfect solution. This ceramic cutter is ideal when dealing with formats up to 125 cm or with tiles 15 and 20 mm thick.
The TX-MAX has a multi-point head equipped with a patented separator mechanism, which can exert up to 1200 kg of power.
Its 30 mm diameter double steel guide design with flanged brackets gives the TX-MAX range a robustness never seen before.
The rotating square will allow us to make angular cuts from 0° to 45° and repetitive cuts. This is thanks to the adjustable side stop.
All the elements of a TX-MAX have been conceived to withstand the toughest jobs, and as a result, we are faced with the best machine for intensive use, with any type of ceramic tile.
1: TZ
At the top of our podium, of course, we find our most advanced ceramic cutter. The TZ range is made up of five models offering cutting capacities ranging from 85 cm to 180 cm in pieces up to 21 mm thick.
The multi-point separator of the TZ has an exclusive and patented system allowing you to adapt the power exerted depending on the thickness of the tile. You can select the precise power for tiles up to 16 mm thick with minimal effort for the user or the tool. And in cases of extreme need, you can select the maximum power of 1500kg to cut pieces up to 21 mm.
Thanks to the rotating square and the large-format side stop, precise straight cuts and repetitive cuts can be made at any angle.
The TZ is a new concept of ceramic cutters. Designed to withstand intensive use with all types of ceramic tiles and yes, it is big, very big, but its design allows exceptional transportability.
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