Rubber / Foam Cutters and Cutting Machinery
Plastic Tubing Cutter offers single-stroke operation.
Press Release Summary:
Opened to optimal cutting position via spring-loaded handle, RIDGID® PC-1375 requires no twisting or ratcheting to cut through plastic pipe or tubing made of PVC, CPVC, PEX, polyethylene, polybutylene, or rubber hose. X-CEL(TM) blade provides single-stroke cutting and minimal cut force, and raised ridges on lower handle are ½ in. apart to facilitate measurements and promote grip. Constructed of heavy-duty aluminum, tool has 1/8-1 3/8 in. OD capacity.
Original Press Release:
New RIDGID PC-1375 Plastic Tubing Cutter Provides Fast Single Stroke Cutting and Professional Durability
ELYRIA, OHIO - January 2007 - Ridge Tool Company has expanded its product offering for plastic pipe-specific tools with the new RIDGID® PC-1375 plastic tubing cutter (Cat. No. 23493). The RIDGID PC-1375 is a professional-quality, large capacity cutter that requires no twisting or ratcheting to cut through plastic pipe or tubing.
The RIDGID PC-1375 is the latest product in the RIDGID tubing cutter line to use X-CEL(TM) features to reduce cut speed. The PC-1375 plastic tubing cutter uses a patent-pending X-CEL blade to ensure optimum mechanical advantage throughout the cut stroke. The X-CEL blade provides fast, single-stroke cutting and reduced cut force.
Designed for the professional user and constructed of heavy-duty aluminum for increased durability, the RIDGID PC-1375 has extra large 1/8" to 1-3/8" O.D. capacity and cuts the following materials: PVC, CPVC, PEX, polyethylene, polybutylene and rubber hose.
For additional convenience, the raised ridges on the lower handle are 1/2" apart to allow for quick, easy measurements and improved grip. A spring-loaded handle quickly opens the cutter to the ideal cutting position. An easy turn thumb latch holds the cutter closed, which protects the blade when the cutter is not in use.
"The RIDGID PC-1375 tubing cutter is the only tool of its type that can cut a wide variety of plastic pipe up to 1-3/8" O.D. in one quick, smooth stroke. These features reduce cut time and improve jobsite efficiency," said Brian Harvanec, associate product manager, Ridge Tool Company.
Ridge Tool Company, a leading manufacturer of hand and power tools, markets its products in more than 130 countries. The company's broad offering includes threading and drain cleaning machines, and more than 300 types of tools serving the rental, plumbing, HVAC/R, industrial, electrical, petroleum, institutional, commercial and hardware markets. Ridge Tool is a subsidiary of St. Louis, Missouri-based Emerson. Emerson is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses.
For additional information on the RIDGID PC-1375 plastic tubing cutter, please visit www.ridgid.com, call toll free: 1-800-769-7743, or contact Ridge Tool Company, 400 Clark St., Elyria, Ohio 44035 U.S.A.
