Description
Bore clean holes through curved pipe rails, cylindrical equipment tanks, and structural tubular steel without rigging external weld blocks. The CS Unitec 1-3/8 Inch Magnetic drill features a patented permanent magnet pipe saddle base. This pipe-drilling mag drill mounts to curved pipes. It requires round pipe surfaces with a minimum outside diameter of 3 inches.
High-strength aluminum alloy forms the upright drill frame, minimizing total tool weight to 31 lbs for field utility work. Two pivoting permanent magnet arrays pivot to match the curvature of steel pipe walls without electricity. The 9-amp electric motor drives a single-speed gearbox optimized for annular cutters up to 1-3/8 inch diameter. Mechanical through-spindle lubrication feeds fluid to cutter teeth, extending tool life on pipe jobs.
Key Features of CS Unitec PIPEMAB-200
Fence contractors and industrial pipefitters use this saddle-base drill to bore holes into steel posts and pressure pipe walls. The mechanical magnet requires zero electrical power to grip pipe.
- 1-3/8 inch annular cutter capacity cuts clean holes through curved steel pipe walls
- Patented pipe saddle base clamps to curved steel pipes from 3 inches outside diameter up
- Permanent rare-earth magnetic arrays hold fast to curved steel without electric cords
- 9-amp industrial electric motor delivers steady 400 RPM spindle cutting speed
- 3/4-inch direct-arbor tool holder accepts standard industrial Weldon shank cutters
- Through-spindle internal lubrication washes chips away from curved pipe surfaces
- Lightweight 31 lb tool mass facilitates single-operator pipe rigging and alignment
Pipe Saddle Magnetic Pull Telemetry
Tensile pull testing verifies 2050 lbs of holding force on 6-inch schedule 40 carbon steel pipe. Base clamping holds without slip under 180 lbs of manual feed downforce on curved pipe walls. Spindle torque output measures 5.8 foot-pounds at 400 RPM under maximum annular chip load. Current draw measures 8.4 amps while drilling through 1/4-inch wall pipe. Acoustic sound levels register 76 dBA during active drilling.
Pipe Drilling Directives Safety Filters
Set the pivoting magnet arrays flush against the pipe radius and rotate the mechanical clamping lever into lock position. Attach the safety ratchet strap around the pipe circumference before commencing vertical or overhead drilling. Never attempt to use this saddle-base machine on flat plate steel without flat base adapters.
- Pivoting magnet pole faces require solvent cleaning to remove pipe scale and rust
- Quill slide gib brass screws demand periodic tightening to remove spindle play
- Spindle coolant seals require inspection for leaks before filling the lubrication tank
CS Unitec Pipe Drill Warranty Manifest
CS Unitec covers this pipe-clamping magnetic drill with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering motor and gearing defects. The heavy case contains the PIPEMAB-200 drill, pipe safety strap, coolant bottle, hex wrenches, and manual.