TPT January 2016

Technology News

Exact pipe cutting system EXACT Tools has created a range of pipe cutting tools that not only save time while cutting and bevelling pipes, but also make what was once a specialist skill safer and easier.

and the PipeCut 220E – all extra-lightweight tools of less than 6kg, suitable for users cutting metal or plastic pipes up to 220mm in diameter with an 8mm thickness for steel and a 14mm thickness for plastic. Heavy Duty universal pipe saws include the PipeCut 280E and 360E, which offer the capacity to cut larger (up to 360mm diameter) and thicker (10mm steel, 38mm plastic) pipes. Additional features of the Heavy Duty series include a vacuum cleaner attachment for safe removal of plastic chippings, and vibration control to reduce the effects of cutting tough, uneven material.

The company claims that its pipe cutting machines have revolutionised the work of a wide range of industries, from construction to shipbuilding, municipal utility work to power stations. Exact pipe saws cut pipes of all materials – steel, stainless steel, cast iron, plastic or copper. All the pipe saws are portable, so work can be performed on location. They provide a near-perfect cut in seconds, utilising stabilising grip or torque control features. The blades are concealed in a protective casing and the machine is tightly fitted to the pipe. The ergonomic design means that the saws are easy to operate for even the most inexperienced user. The blades can also be re- sharpened two or three times. The product range can be divided into three series. Universal Lightweight pipe saws include the PipeCut 170, 170E

PipeCut 280E, from the Heavy Duty universal pipe saw range

in diameter. The PipeCut 170, P400 and the V1000 are now also available battery operated, giving even greater flexibility.

The Special pipe saws range includes the PipeCut P400, able to simultaneously cut and bevel plastic pipes up to 400mm in diameter. The other model in this series is the PipeCut V1000, specially designed for cutting spiral ducts up to 1,000mm

Exact Tools Oy – Finland Website: www.exacttools.com

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