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FlexShaft Chain Knockers
steel brushesmay bemore convenient for light grinding clean-out of polluted pipewalls or for preparing a PVC pipe before CIPP renovation.
Wall-To-Wall Clean CombinedWith Simultaneous Pipe Inspection
When compared to our other drain cleaning products in the RIDGID range, FlexShaftmodels are smaller, lighter andmore flexible,making themeasier to set up and operate. Additionally, because the cable rotateswithin the sheath, they also enable the simultaneous use of a camerawhile performing the drain/ pipe cleaning jobwhich proves to be a true time- saver.
muchmore aggressive and can be used for tougher blockages such as limescale and uric scale built-ups. Also, light roots can be tackled bestwith these type of chain knockers. As their action ismuchmore aggressive, one needs to be very carefulwhile using these chain knocker types in softer pipematerials, such as PVC.
The latest addition to the chain knocker accessory range is penetrating head and carbide tipped chains. These chain knockers can help you to better penetrate the heaviest built-ups of grease and soap or to break apart soft blockages likewetwipes and light tree roots. Again, use these chain knockers with care, as they are an aggressive cleaning tool,
especially in softer pipematerials such as PVC.
FlexShaft Accessories – Brushes Besides themore aggressive tools like chain knockers, FlexShaft can also be combinedwith brush add-ons. These brushes, both nylon or nylon/ steel, can be used as a cleaning action after a chain knocker cycle or simply as a cleaning tool in themore fragile pipe types. For example, you can use a FlexShaftwith a nylon brushwhile cleaning ventilation pipes as these type of pipes often need gentle cleaning. Nylon/
FlexShaft can be advantageous to use over other drain cleaningmethods as they clean drainswithout needing awater or power supply,whichminimises set-up time. Certainly, when you’re considering drain cleaning jobs in confined spaces, very public or hygienic areas and hard-to-reach jobs, FlexShaft is your best option.
It’s for sure that the other RIDGIDmechanical tools have their place in the drain cleaners’ van. But it’s clear that FlexShaftmachines are a light, powerful, clean, and effective newmethod to clean drains in amultitude of situations and it can serve as an excellent additional tool in multiple industrial drain cleaning applications.
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