Van Alstine Blades

The synergistic effect between Van Alstine tools and blades results in unequaled performance.

Grooving Blades

Van Alstine Blades Blade sizes correspond to thirty-seconds of an inch.
A #6VF will cut a groove 6/32" wide and has a flat bottom.


Grooving Blade Types

V Series – "V" series technology has resulted in delivering a powerful groover in a small package. V Blades are compatible with the V100 and GV1000. They come in flat and round bottom shapes and their sizes are as follows:

Flat Bottom V Blades (VF) Round Bottom V Blades (VR)
Blade SizeGroove Size Blade SizeGroove Size
11/32"
22/32"
33/32"33/32"
34/32"44/32"
55/32"55/32"
66/32"66/32"
88/32"88/32"
1010/32"1010/32"
1212/32"1212/32"
1414/32"
1616/32"

G Series – G Blades are a slightly heavier gauge than the V Blades and can cut wider grooves, up to 3/4" wide. They are compatible with the GV1000. They come in flat and round bottom shapes and their sizes are as follows:

Flat Bottom V Blades (GF) Round Bottom V Blades (GR)
Blade SizeGroove Size Blade SizeGroove Size
11/32"
22/32"
33/32"33/32"
34/32"44/32"
55/32"55/32"
66/32"66/32"
88/32"88/32"
1010/32"1010/32"
1212/32"1212/32"
1414/32"
1616/32"
2020/32"
2424/32"

HG Series – Heavy Duty G Blades. These are heavier gauge blades and are typically used on larger tires and situations where larger portions of rubber are being cut or removed. They are compatible with GV1000 when using the GV-G or OTR model accessory head assemblies. They come in flat bottom only and their sizes are as follows:

Heavy Duty Flat Bottom Blades (HGF)
Blade SizeGroove Size
1616/32"
1818/32"
2020/32"
2424/32"
2828/32"
3232/32"

Siping Blades

Van Alstine siping blades are razor sharp and are readily available. They are sold 24 per pack.

Siper Blades

Tire Tool Blades

Each Tire Tool (Part #TTHB-1) comes complete with a blade attached. Replacement blades (Part #RRB-1) are easy to install and readily available.

Tire Tool Blades

Custom Blades

Van Alstine Mfg. uses patented technology and advanced techniques for blade design and production. As such, Van Alstine Mfg. has a wide range of blade-making capabilities. Please contact Van Alstine Mfg. for further information or design estimates.

Custom blades
Custom blades