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News Release from: Hepworth Building Products | Subject: HepBlade
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 June 2005
HepBlade makes pipe cutting easy
Hepworth Drainage has added to the range of options available for cutting clay drainage pipes, with the introduction of HepBlade.
HepBlade is a new diamond tipped blade offering enhanced durability It complements the company's lever and screw action chain cutters and also provides a convenient alternative to using carborundum blades with powered masonry saws
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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In many instances, the need to cut clay pipes can be avoided completely, thanks to the ready availability of 0.3, 0.6 and 1.0m short length pipes.
These are designed primarily for use at manhole positions as rocker pipes or to adjust the pipeline length at manhole or junction positions.
The simplest and quickest method of cutting 100mm and 150mm pipes is to use a lever action chain cutter, which allows a clean cut to be achieved in seconds.
For high strength 225mm SuperSleve and SuperSeal pipes it is preferable to use either a powered masonry saw with a HepBlade or a screw action chain cutter.
A masonry saw fitted with HepBlade is the recommended option for larger diameter pipes from 300 to 600mm.
Hepworth has also recently introduced an end protector for 225 and 300mm diameter pipes.
This fits over the cut end of the pipe prior to insertion to provide additional protection to the rubber seal.
Use of the protector avoids any requirement for separate edge trimming.
Details of short length pipe and cutting options are provided in a handy new Pipe Cutting Guide.
Copies can be obtained from Hepworth Drainage.
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