On Orders Over $99
On Orders Over $99
Thick, rough, structured, and large-format tile fight a scoring wheel — and a cutter that makes you muscle the score is a cutter that wears you out and gives you inconsistent breaks. The Sigma Series 4 NEX is built for exactly that material. Its ergonomic NEX push handle (Sigma's "pushing incision" design) lets you push the wheel away from you for a deep, clean score with minimal effort, so even dense porcelain scores easily and snaps predictably.
The details are why pros trust the Italian-made Series 4. A 16 mm scoring wheel runs on an internal roller bearing with double suspension that cushions the wheel over structured surfaces, and it stays visible on the operator side so you can track your line. The wheel runs in a precision holder, the carriage glides on maintenance-free double-row ball bearings, and the whole machine is built to take daily jobsite abuse. Keep it scoring its best with genuine 14N NEX replacement wheels, and if you ever need to refresh the grip, the NEX push handle is a direct replacement.
Pro tip: One smooth, firm push beats scoring twice — a single clean line breaks far better than a doubled one. Keep the carriage rails clean and swap to a fresh wheel before scores get ragged; on glazed or structured porcelain, a titanium-coated wheel holds its edge longer.