Published June 2008

Product Spotlight

By Ted J. Rulseh (page 64)

A Nozzle Designed for Tough Cutting Jobs

Some pipe obstructions demand more than mere jetting power — they need heavy-duty cutting action. Lumberjack series nozzles from NozzTeq Inc. are high-speed (up to 50,000 rpm), low-torque, multi-purpose cutters.

Nozzle rotation is powered with the water pressure supplied by a common sewer cleaning jetter truck. Although it is designed to cut roots, many users apply it for cutting concrete, grease, mineral and chemical deposits, tuberculate, and protruding laterals. The nozzles operate in pipes from 3 to 48 inches.

The rotation bearings are sealed, grease-lubricated and water-cooled. No lubrication is required after use. The standard and optional cutting accessories are designed to eliminate potential pipe damage.

The low-torque, high-speed operation helps keep the nozzles from getting stuck, spinning off the hose, or cutting through the host pipe. The cutters rotate at variable speeds with flow rates from 10 to 250 gpm at variable pressures. Each model cleans the pipe interior using a filled chain link. The cutters also have a removable cutting blade for severe blockages.

All models are supplied with propelling jet housing. The Lumberjack cutter kit includes turbine, water-supply tube, chain plate/pull plate, tow ring, cutting blade, sleds, five sets of chain per sled size, propelling nozzle with jets and adapter, spanner wrench, tools and toolbox.

The cutters are available in different models, enabling contractors to choose the unit for optimal cleaning effect. Six models range in weight from 20 to 98 pounds, in length from 4.8 to 43 inches, and in pipe cleaning capability from 3-4 inches to 16 to 24 inches (capability to clean 48-inch pipes is optional). For information: 866/620-5915; www.nozzteq.com.