Mechanical root cutters are essential tools for maintaining and clearing sewer pipelines, especially in municipal settings where robust and reliable performance is required. These devices use rotating chains, blades or specialized cutting tools to effectively remove obstructions such as roots, grease, mineral deposits and other solid materials from within pipes. Check out some product options below.
SewerProShop Blue Star Raptor and Viper
Blue Star Raptor and Viper chain cutters from SewerProShop are made of high-grade stainless steel and are furnished with ceramic nozzle inserts. With the Raptor, choose from 4- and 6-inch rigid skids or a 6- to 12-inch flexible guide skid, along with cutting chains and carbide bits to achieve quick solutions. Viper chain cutters are designed to remove heavy obstructions caused not only by roots but also grease, mineral deposits and other solid organic material. The unit is driven by a high-performance turbine, which doesn’t require any lubrication. Chains spin at speeds of 4,000 to 12,000 rpm. Multiple guide skids available in various sizes provide a service range of 4 to 48 inches. The Viper can be operated with recycled water. Chain root cutters are free from lubrication, low maintenance and have continuously adjustable guide skids for various pipe diameters and different obstructions. 404-918-9572; www.sewerproshop.com
Shamrock Nozzles by Triton HydroTools Contractor Duty Root Saw
The Contractor Duty Root Saw from Shamrock Nozzles by Triton HydroTools is an improved version of the classic internally-ported, heavy-duty hydraulic power unit. This upgraded version includes ceramic coated internal wear surfaces. This coating extends the service life of the motor and helps prevent corrosion that can degrade performance over time. This high-performance unit operates at 2,250 ft-lbs of torque in order to prevent stalling, and provides a blade rotation speed of 300 to 350 rpm for extended tooth life. This is a versatile tool that can be outfitted with circular saw blades, spring blades or cable rooters. It cleans pipes 6 to 18 inches in diameter and is available for 3/4-, 1- and 1 1/4-inch hose sizes. The motor operates on jetters capable of at least 50 gpm. Kits are available that provide skids and blades that can be changed to operate the root saw in multiple pipe sizes. 800-633-7696; www.shamrocktools.com
USB-USA Turbo Chain Cutters
Heavy-duty Turbo Chain Cutters from USB-USA are tough and powerful. These cutters continuously adjust from 8- to 15-inch (Turbo S200) or 12- to 24-inch (Turbo S600) and easily fit into the pipe. Turbine technology powers the durable chain retainer on a robust body to remove roots, concrete, calcium deposits, hardened grease and tuberculation from sewer lines. They are designed to be very aggressive for the hardest materials. The beefed-up, heavy-duty cutters have double the amount of turbine driving water jets as the company’s other cutters, generating tremendous cutting power. Easily adjust the cutter to within 1/16 inch by spinning the rear to make it larger or smaller. Internal 3D fluid mechanics in conjunction with one-piece ceramic nozzle inserts allow the cutter to be used with recycled or clean water. 844-285-5770; www.usb-usa.com
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