Professional Builder hears about a tool which can save time, effort and money for plumbing and heating installers.
Pliers’ specialist Knipex has launched the TubiX XL Pipe Cutter, big brother to the TubiX pipe cutter it launched in 2020. Designed to be precise and quick, the TubiX XL cuts pipes from 6 to 76mm (1/4” to 3”) and a wall thickness up to 2mm and can also be used by electricians to cut rigid steel conduit and for stripping steel wire armoured cables.
Step 1
To operate the tool place the open TubiX XL pipe cutter on the pipe. Position and lock the spring-loaded cutting wheel into place on the workpiece using the QuickLock locking mechanism. The cutting wheel on the TubiX XL is made of quality ball-bearing steel while the metal housing is light and durable magnesium.
Step 2
The pipe is cut by turning the tool, and the clearance between the cutting edge and the pipe can be freely adjusted with the ergonomic feeding barrel.
Step 3
The cut surface can then be deburred if necessary, with a special tool kept in the TubiX.
Step 4
The needle-bearing and spring-loaded cutting wheel can be exchanged without any tools. A spare wheel is also located in the handle cap.
The TubiX XL has been designed to make professionals’ lives easier, saving time money and effort and both the XL and its smaller brother TubiX would be handy additions to a toolkit. For more information please goto https://www.knipex.com/en-uk/tubix
