That’s why the SmartCutter was developed: to make the process heathier for your body, easier, and more efficient for craftsmen. At SoRoTo, we focus on designing machinery and tools that go beyond just getting the job done—we aim to improve the daily work life of hardworking professionals. By developing products that reduce physical strain, we help craftsmen maintain a healthier and more sustainable approach to their work.
The Invention of the SmartCutter: From PhD Study to Practical Solution
The SmartCutter was developed in response to the physical strain that bricklayers face from repetitive manual cutting. It all began with a PhD study at Aalborg University, where researchers, in collaboration with the Danish National Research Centre for the Working Environment, investigated the impact of traditional brick cutting on workers' shoulders, arms, and backs.
The findings showed a need for a tool that could reduce this strain while maintaining efficiency. Partnering with leading contractors like JORTON, the SmartCutter was developed—a lightweight, battery-powered brick cutter designed to deliver precise cuts with minimal effort.
How Does the SmartCutter Make a Difference?
The SmartCutter is engineered to provide sharp, clean cuts of bricks effortlessly. Its motorized cutting system, powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, delivers up to 500 cuts per charge, ensuring reliable performance throughout even the longest workdays. With a charging time of just 2 hours, the machine is quickly ready for use again, making it highly efficient on construction sites. Smartcutter only weighs 24 kg (without a stand), so it’s lightweight and versatile, with three mounting options to suit different tasks:
Stand 1: Complete Stand on Wheels – Ensures easy mobility across the job site, making repositioning the cutter hassle-free.
Stand 2: Cross-Mounted Wheelbarrow Stand – Cross-mounted for wheelbarrows, designed to collect leftover brick pieces for a tidier work area. The stand is adjustable to fit most wheelbarrows.
Stand 3: Longitudinal Wheelbarrow Stand – Longitudinally mounted for wheelbarrows, designed to collect leftover brick pieces for a tidier work area. The stand is adjustable to fit most wheelbarrows.
These stands give you the flexibility to adapt the SmartCutter to different working conditions, reducing physical strain and making cutting tasks more efficient.
What Makes the SmartCutter the Ideal Tool for Bricklayers?
Built with the needs of craftsmen in mind, the SmartCutter delivers consistent, high-quality cuts with minimal effort. Its user-friendly design ensures quick setup and easy adjustments, allowing you to get the job done faster. The precise cutting minimizes errors and waste of brick materials, which is beneficial for both the economy and the environment. Whether working on large construction projects or smaller renovation jobs, the SmartCutter easily helps you maintain top-quality craftsmanship while protecting your body.
Jens Vinther, Bricklayer, JORTON A/S:
"Using the traditional manual brick cutter can give a jolt to the body, and you often have to cut twice because it doesn’t go through on the first try. With the new SmartCutter, you just press a button once the brick is in place."
SoRoTo: Thoughtful Design for a Better Work Life
The SmartCutter fits perfectly into SoRoTo’s range of products developed to support a healthier and safer work environment. At SoRoTo, we focus on creating machinery and tools that elevate the daily work experience for craftsmen. Take ergonomics for example, it is a key focus for us, but it’s just one of many factors we consider to enhance the quality and functionality of our products – but our ergonomic approach extends across our entire range of masonry products, like:
• H-Buckets: Featuring a locking mechanism, two H-Buckets can be combined to elevate the working height, reducing the need for bending and lowering back strain. The raised height also enables wheelbarrows to empty their mortar into the buckets in a soft lift, minimizing manual shovelling.
• Forced Action Mixers: More than 30% lighter than comparable machinery, SoRoTo’s Forced Action Mixers are designed for ergonomic performance. Key features include a low weight for easier handling, an ideal balance point that improves manoeuvrability, telescopic legs for adjustable working height, loading wheels for comfortable transport, a bracket holder for convenient tool storage, bucket stands for optimal lifting positions, and easily removable mixing arms (no tools needed for removal) to avoid unhealthy postures during cleaning.
• Electric Mixers: The 1300W SoRoTo® Electric Mixer balances weight and power to deliver high torque at just 4.5 kg. Its tall design helps promote a straighter posture, while the extra-wide, Soft Grip handle supports a relaxed and ergonomic working position. When paired with our mixing paddles, it becomes the perfect combination for comfortable mixing tasks.
• Expert Mixing Paddles: Designed to follow the shape of the mixing bucket, the conical design helps you maintain an upright posture while scraping the sides, boosting efficiency by 15-20%. This reduces the need to twist and bend, minimizing back strain.
The SoRoTo Approach: Tools Built for Craftsmen
Our products are designed with the specific needs of professional craftsmen in mind, providing practical and ergonomic solutions that make daily tasks easier and healthier. The SmartCutter, H-Buckets, Forced Action Mixers, Electric Mixers, and Expert Mixing Paddles all contribute to a healthier, safer and more efficient work environment, helping masonry professionals achieve their best work while protecting their bodies.
At SoRoTo, we believe in supporting all craftsmen with high-quality machinery and tools that deliver reliable performance across various tasks. While many of our products are tailored for specific craftsmen like masonry, every SoRoTo tool is built to meet the demands of hardworking professionals who value durable and long lasting equipment. We’re not just creating machinery and tools—we’re enhancing the way craftsmen work, making it easier to achieve more, every day.
SoRoTo – Hard Working Since 1986!
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Disclaimer: The following blog text contains guidelines regarding low cement castables and how to mix it as communicated by the company SoRoTo. However, it is important to note that these guidelines are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for the manufacturer's guidelines. SoRoTo recommends that users always refer to the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines for their specific product to ensure proper and safe usage. SoRoTo will not be held liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the misuse or improper application of their guidelines.
