Featured Product: RIDGID 258 and 258XL Pipe Cutters
The latest in our series of featured product articles focuses on the heavy-duty RIDGID 258 and 258XL Pipe Cutters, designed for professionals in the mechanical, electrical, and pipework industries. These RIDGID displacement pipe cutters are suitable for cutting schedule 10/40 steel pipe, galvanized pipe, and rigid conduit, providing quick cuts with minimal burr, no abrasive dust, sparks, or open flames.
POWERED PIPE CUTTING
Powered by the RIDGID Cordless 760 FXP Power Drive, the operator controls the feeding rate by pumping the hydraulic foot pump throughout the operation. With no cords to trip over or worry about, the cordless setup enhances on-site safety, tidies your workspace, and gives you the flexibility to tackle pipe cutting tasks with ease regardless of the environment.
THE RIDGID 258 PIPE CUTTER
The RIDGID 258 displacement cutter is used for cutting schedule 10*/40 steel pipe between 2½” – 8”.
THE RIDGID 258XL PIPE CUTTER
The RIDGID 258XL displacement cutter retains all the innovative features of the 258, with an increased pipe cutting capacity for larger pipe dimensions between 8” – 12”.
KEY FEATURES:
Effortless Cutting: Achieve square cuts on pipes up to 21 feet (6 meters) or nipple lengths without any hassle.
Displacement Cutting: Cuts pipes by displacing material rather than removing it, ensuring a clean and precise cut.
Safety First: Operates without producing abrasive dust, dangerous sparks, or open flames, enhancing safety during use.
Minimal Burr: Quickly cuts through steel pipes while keeping burr formation to a minimum.
Ideal for Groove Joining: Perfectly suited for preparing pipes for groove joining applications.
Heavy-Duty Design: Built to withstand tough conditions, making it suitable for both field and shop use.
Bevelling Capability: Can be adapted for bevelling tasks, adding versatility to its range of functions.
These can also be supplied with the RIDGID 700 Power Drive.
Available to Hire at THX
Here at THX, we stock an extensive range of pipe cutters as we continue our investment into our mechanical, electrical, and pipework fleet. These products are all available to hire with next-day delivery and 98%, on-time, in-full delivery rate. With only 1.1% of our hire fleet experiencing downtime, you’re guaranteed more uptime and fewer disruptions.
Get in touch with a member of our team or enquire to open an account with us to find out more.
