GMJ 7202 Unit 110 worksheet 1

A pipe cutter uses a shearing action to cut the plastic pressure pipe squarely.

Plastic pressure pipe is supplied in either straight lengths of 30.0m or in coils of up to 5.0m in length.

This tool is a pipe slice.

Plastic pressure pipe is now used a lot more commonly than a few years ago.

The availability of long lengths of the pipe means there will be potentially fewer joints on pipework, therefore reducing the risk of leaks.

When fabricating plastic pressure pipe you can use any tools to cut the pipe as it is so soft.

The pipe slice works by rotating around the pipe to create a clean square cut.

This tool is a pipe slice.

The insert will cover up any burrs and angles cut and create a water-tight seal.

A pipe slice can be rotated in either direction to cut plastic pressure pipe.