New Sectional Machine Can Spin Up to 700 RPM

Press Release Summary:

The RIDGID K-5208 Sectional Machine from Emerson features a 3/4 HP motor and a cable that can spin up to 700 RPM, while weighing 30 percent lighter than the RIDGID K-1500 Sectional Machine. It has a tool-less clutch adjustment that allows switching between 7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch cable sizes.  They also are designed with square steel tubing and rubber feet for enhanced stability, and includes a fluid management system that features a reservoir to catch fluid for later draining. The machine has an enclosed cable carrier and cable feeder in which enhances cleanliness by reducing the exposure of the cables.


Original Press Release:

RIDGID Introduces Most Powerful, Compact Sectional Machine on the Market

Release Highlights:

•The most powerful compact sectional machine ever with a ¾ HP motor and cable that can spin up to 700 RPM, it is also 30 percent lighter than the RIDGID K-1500 Sectional Machine.

•Tool-less clutch adjustment lets you quickly switch cable sizes, and infield clutch serviceability allows you to make necessary repairs on-the-job.

•Enhanced cleanliness with fluid reservoir for laterdraining and enclosed cable feeder and carrier.

 

ELYRIA, OHIO–September25, 2018–Plumbers who know their trade understand that there is always atrade-off between sectional machine models. Now they don’t have to sacrifice power for portability with thenew RIDGID ®K-5208 Sectional Machine. It’s the most powerful, most compact, easiest-to-service andcleanest drain cleaner on the market.

Weighing 30 percent less than the RIDGID K-1500 Sectional Machine, the K-5208 is purpose-built to cutthrough the toughest roots with a ¾ HP motor and cable that can spin up to 700 RPM. Designed for drains 2” to 8” in diameter, it features a tool-less clutch adjustment to quickly switch between 7/8” to 1 ¼” cable sizes. Itcomes with a newTrident Sectional Cable Decoupler for disconnecting cables efficiently and cable feeder with guide tube for easy loading and unloading into an enclosed cable carrier.Infield clutch serviceabilityminimizes downtime, while a carrying handle allows for easy transport from truck to jobsite.

Designed with high-strength square steel tubing and rubber feet for enhanced stability, the K-5208 includes an innovative fluid management system that incorporates a reservoir to catch fluid for later draining. The enclosed cable carrier and cable feeder also enhance cleanliness by reducing exposure of the cables on the jobsite.

“The RIDGID K-5208 Sectional Machine has been thoughtfully designed from top-to-bottom based on feedback from professional plumbers who demanded a more powerful and portable option,” said Wyatt Kilmartin, vice president and general manager, global underground technologies, RIDGID. “This new machine is lighter and cleaner with go-everywhere power.”

The K-5208 and other RIDGID drain cleaners are built at the RIDGID plant in Orange, Virginia and include the RIDGID Lifetime Warranty. To purchase or learn more about the K-5208 contact your local distributor, visitRIDGID.com/K5208, or call toll-free: 1-800-769-7743.

 

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