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SawStop Brake Cartridge for 203mm/8" Dado Set

Name: SawStop Brake Cartridge for 203mm/8" Dado Set
Brand: SawStop
SKU: SSTPTSDC-8R3-I
Price: 95.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Advanced safety technology that stops a spinning dado blade in milliseconds on skin contact.

Product Highlights

Stops a spinning dado blade on skin contact to reduce the risk of serious injury
Compatible with all standard 203mm/8" dado sets up to 23mm 29/32" thick
Heavy-duty spring under 68kg of pressure drives the aluminium brake into the blade path
Lightning-fast microprocessor activates the safety system within 5 milliseconds
Mylar debris shield helps prevent false activations when cutting through metal fixings

Description

The SawStop Dado Brake Cartridge is a critical safety component designed to dramatically reduce the severity of injuries caused by accidental contact with a spinning dado blade. Using SawStop’s proven detection system, a microprocessor continuously monitors an electrical signal carried through the blade, instantly recognising the change that occurs when skin contact is made.

Once detected, the system activates in as little as 5 milliseconds, driving an aluminium brake into the blade path using a heavy-duty spring held under 68kg of pressure. This brings the blade to a near-immediate stop, significantly reducing the risk of catastrophic injury.

A built-in Mylar debris shield insulates the brake mechanism from metal particles, helping to avoid false activations when cutting through material containing nails, staples, or screws. The RS232 port connects the cartridge to the saw, acting as the communication interface between the blade and the safety system.

For an uninterrupted workflow, it is strongly recommended to keep a spare brake cartridge on hand. After an activation event, simply replace the blade and cartridge and you can return to work with minimal downtime.

Specification

Blade compatibility	203mm 8" dado sets up to 23mm 29/32" thickness
Activation time	Approximately 5 milliseconds
Spring force	68kg heavy-duty spring mechanism
Brake material	Aluminium
Debris protection	Mylar debris shield
Material compatibility	Wood and other non-conductive materials

What's in the Box

1 x SawStop Brake Cartridge for 203mm/8" Dado Set
1 x Instruction Manual

Delivery & Returns

Same-Day Dispatch

Orders placed before 2pm (Monday–Friday) are usually dispatched the same day. All deliveries are fully trackable.

UK Mainland Delivery Options

Service	Delivery Time / Notes	Price
FREE UK Delivery	1–2 days — orders over £85	FREE
Economy Delivery	2–3 days	£4.50
Standard Delivery	1–2 days	£5.95
Express Next Day	Next working day — orders placed by 2pm (Mon–Thurs)	£7.99
Express Pre-Noon	Next working day before noon — orders placed by 2pm (Mon–Thurs)	£15.95
Saturday Delivery	Saturday delivery — orders placed by 2pm Friday	£25.50
Click & Collect	Open for collection: 9am–4:30pm (Mon–Fri)	FREE

Important information

Express Pre-Noon and Saturday services aren’t available to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Islands or remote postcodes — Express Next Day takes 2 days and other services may be slower.
Large or heavy items may not qualify for Express Pre-Noon or Saturday delivery to your area — we’ll contact you if this applies.
Click & Collect – Collection available after you receive “Ready for Pickup” email — most orders before 2pm are same day.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide to over 200 countries. No hidden costs — all duties and taxes are calculated at checkout.

Harvey Machines & SawStop Delivery

Harvey Machines and SawStop products are shipped directly. Once your order has been placed, delivery confirmation and tracking details will be provided by the manufacturer.

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Hassle-free Returns

All orders are covered by our 45-day Hassle-free Returns guarantee.

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Questions & Answers

What Dado Stack works with the Professional Cabinet Saw?

SawStop manufactures a 203mm/8″ Premium Dado Set, and you can also use other brands provided it is an 8″ standard-tooth steel stacked dado set (max width 23mm/29/32″) with steel or carbide teeth, and you must also use a zero-clearance insert along with the required Dado Cartridge.

Do not use dado sets with solid-plate interior chippers or blades with molding heads, avoid “wobble” dado sets, and we do not recommend blades with tooth “shoulders” (depth-limiting / anti-kickback shoulders) as these take longer to stop in an accident.

For best results, SawStop also recommends interior chippers with between two and four teeth per chipper to limit the impact of the saw during activation.

Aren’t dado stacks illegal in Europe?

It’s a common misconception – the issue is that most European saws are not designed to safely accommodate dado stacks due to arbor length, guarding, and dust collection regulations, however the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is engineered and CE-certified for use with an optional dado brake cartridge and dado insert, and when used with the floating guard it allows safe, compliant use under European safety standards.

Can I use thin and thick kerf 250mm or 254mm/10″ blades with a SawStop saw?

The SawStop safety system is designed for standard 250mm or 254mm / 10″ blades with kerfs from 2.4mm to 4.8mm (3/32″ to 3/16″), and blades significantly thinner or thicker should not be used as they may stop more slowly or deform during activation, increasing injury risk.

Stacks of two or more 250mm or 254mm / 10″ blades should never be used because the combined weight may be too heavy to stop quickly, and if you need a kerf thicker than 4.8mm (3/16″), use an 8″ (203mm) dado set with the option