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and facing pipe, tube and vessels of all sizes and wall thicknesses, under all conditions
and environments.
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We design and build all our products to world class standards. E.H. Wachs is ISO
9001 certified, and reflecting our manufacturing excellence was named one of the
“Ten Best Machine Shops” by American Machinist Magazine. Sold and supported E.H. Wachs offers several product lines of cut-off and weld prep machines – all designed for ruggedness, durability, fast setup,
worldwide, each and every product is individually hand assembled and fully tested easy operation and precise cuts. Whatever your industry – pipeline construction, oil production, shipyard, refining, power
by our master craftsmen before shipment. generation, petrochemical, food, dairy, pharmaceutical – we can provide the ideal cutting solution.
Wachs 1932
Guillotine
Wachs line of portable pipe machining tools include O.D. mount pipe cutters TM
and weld prep machines, I.D. mount pipe bevelers and flange facers, boiler
maintenance tools, a complete high purity line, valve exercisers, our famous
Pipe Saws
Trav-L-Cutter and many more. We also have a world class rental department,
where the machines you need are available overnight, anywhere in the world.
When you purchase an E.H. Wachs product, you’re partnering with the
industry leader in portable field machine tools. That partnership means • Fast setup & operation
the equipment you buy today will be supported with the training, service, • Cut any material in any position
parts and upgrades that keep these machines in the field, year after year. • P
neumatic, hydraulic and electric drive
Don’t just take our word for it, call us today for a no cost, no obligation
demonstration and let us come out and make a difficult cut, or machine • O
ptional auto-clamp and feed
a perfect prep in minutes. Once you experience firsthand the quality
of an E.H. Wachs machine, see them in action and compare them
to lesser products and imitations, you’ll agree with us when we say
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Superior Equipment. Complete Support.
The four models available, Super C, Model D, Super D and
Goliath Guillotine™, cold cut 2” through 32” (ND50-800)*
pipe of all materials, as well as solids such as bar stock and
rails. With their efficient operation, compact design and ease
of setup, these models provide fast, accurate cold cutting.
Super C™
Cuts 2” through 12” (ND50-300) pipe.
Cuts solids through 12.75” (324 mm) diameter.
Model D™
Cuts 6” through 18” (ND150-450) pipe.
Goliath Guillotine ™
Cuts solids through 18.625” (473 mm) diameter. The Goliath Guillotine has been designed to cold
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Trav-L-Cutter ™
Low Clearance Split Frame ™
(LCSF)
The Wachs Trav-L-Cutter is a portable milling machine TM
E.H. Wachs Low Clearance Split Frame (LCSF) portable pipe cutting and beveling machines are the world’s bestselling and
most versatile split frames. Designed to cut, bevel, single point, counterbore and face flanges on pipe and tube ranging
for severing and beveling all machinable pipe materials, from 2 to 48 inches O.D. (ND50-1200), Wachs slim yet rugged LCSF design is ideal where radial and axial clearances are
wall thicknesses and sizes from 6” (ND150) and up. low and where a precision lathe type finish is required. Made to fit into tight places, they’re designed to quickly split in
half for mounting to the O.D. of inline pipe.
Secured to the pipe by special tensioning chain,
Complete Machining SYSTEM
the Trav-L-Cutter drives itself around the pipe as it mills. The Wachs LCSF is part of a complete machining system that includes a universal counterbore slide, I.D./O.D.
Model E Pneumatic module, and bridge slide for heavy wall applications. A variety of tool slides (that hold the actual tooling) are
offered, including low clearance, extended and super extended slides, worm gear slides and our popular O.D.
tracking slides for out of round pipe. Available in thirteen standard sizes with pneumatic, hydraulic and electric
Fast and Accurate drive options to fit every need, specify Superior Equipment – the E.H. Wachs LCSF Low Clearance Split Frame.
Wachs special milling cutters remove 3/16” (4.8 mm) of metal while cutting, leaving the pipe
• Safe Cold Cutting & Beveling ends with a smooth, machined finish.
• Compact Design, Easy Set-Up
The flexible tensioning chain feed system accommodates out-of-round conditions while
LCSF Features LCSF ACCESSORIES
• On Horizontal or Vertical Pipe providing positive drive under field conditions. • A full line of models covers 2 to 48
inches O.D. (ND50-1200)
• Air Drive or Hydraulic By using an optional guide track and special guide track wheels, accuracy of • Low clearance design requires minimal
0.005” / 0.13 mm can be maintained even in zero visibility situations on all pipe space for setup and operation Worm Gear Slides
sizes. This cutting method facilitates section removal in the field where new sections
• D esigned to split open to mount around
can be easily dropped into place.
the O.D. of inline pipe O.D Tracking Slides
• F ully enclosed bearings and drive
gears for safety and durability
• Light weight for portability, rugged
construction for strength and durability
• T ool slides and accessories are Universal Counterbore Slide
interchangeable between many LCSF models External-Internal
Casing Cutter (EICC)
Model E
Pneumatic drive, versatile air powered model used around
the world
MODEL HE
Hydraulic drive, maximum sealed power ideal for hostile
environments
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Heavy Duty Split Frame ™
(HDSF) Small Diameter Split Frame ™
(SDSF)
E.H. Wachs Heavy Duty Split Frame (HDSF) portable pipe cutting and beveling machines are the largest most rugged in our split frame lineup. Six standard sizes are E.H. Wachs Small Diameter Split Frame (SDSF) portable pipe cutting and beveling machines are the smallest and most
designed to cut, bevel, single point, counterbore and face flanges on large diameter pipes from 12 to 84 inches O.D. (ND300-2100), with custom sizes available by compact of the Wachs split frame family. Designed for cutting, beveling and counterboring pipe and tube from 0.5” to 6”
special order. Offered in your choice of hydraulic or pneumatic drive, all HDSF’s are constructed with a bigger cross section, larger gear sets and massive hardened (ND12.5-150), the SDSF splits in half for mounting to the O.D. of inline pipe. With its balance of power and size the SDSF is
steel components for maximum durability. the perfect choice for axial and radial socket weld removal, and chipless wheel cutting for high purity applications.
Standard
O.D. Tracking Slide
HDSF Accessories HDSF Features SDSF Features
• S ix models cover 12 to 84 inches O.D. • S DSF quickly splits open to mount around the O. D.
(ND300-2100) of inline pipe
• Heavy duty steel construction, bigger • Mounts with collets or self-squaring clamping system
cross section, larger gear sets • Machines carbon steel and its alloys, Hastelloy™,
• Fully enclosed bearings and drive gears Inconel™ and other exotics
for safety and durability • Cuts and bevels up to 7/16” (11.1mm) wall thickness
• O.D heavy duty tracking slides standard • Low clearance design requires minimal space for setup
• Hydraulic and pnuematic drive and operation
Cantilever Slide • Tool slides and accessories are interchangeable • Tool slides and accessories are interchangeable
Pnuematic Motor
between many HDSF models between many SDSF models
SDSF Accessories
BEVELING SLIDE
Used in conjunction with parting
slide to cut and bevel simultaneously
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MULTI-AXIAL
POWER DRILL I.D. mounT
The E.H. Wachs Multi-Axial Power Drill is the newest and most revolutionary
industrial drill ever invented. Designed for drilling, boring and tapping pipe
and vessels of virtually any diameter, it offers extraordinary travel in five axes
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for incredible flexibility.
• Fast setup and
POWERFUL AND VERSATILE easy to handle The Wachs End Prep line has been engineered for fast, precise, onsite
Powerful enough to drill a 5” (127mm) diameter hole in high yield facing and beveling of light and heavy wall pipe, tube or casing. The
material, the Multi-Axial Power Drill is extremely versatile. Built with • O
ne person machine mandrel and chuck assembly mounts quickly to the pipe I.D. and
high-torque gearing, a long feed travel and anti-corrosion finishes is completely self-centering. One person can set up, operate and prep a 12”
operation
and coatings, it has the ability to safely operate in a wide range of (ND300) schedule 80 pipe in less than 20 minutes. SDB 103
environments including explosive and, with modifications, subsea. • Multiple
Available in either pneumatic or hydraulic drive, it’s designed to
capabilites SDB 103/3*
accept a wide range of standard tooling and adapters. Wachs SDB 103/3, a handheld beveling machine, delivers maximum power
with one and performance for fast, accurate weld preps on pipe and tube from 0.875”
machine (22.2 mm) I.D. through 4.5” (114 mm) O.D. and flanges 2” I.D. (50.8 mm)
APPLICATIONS through 6” O.D. (152.4 mm).
• Thermowell Installation
Face, bevel and counterbore simultaneously on carbon, stainless and high
• Gamma Plugs
alloy steels. Extremely versatile, the SDB 103 allows you to machine boiler
• Stud Removal and Refurbishment
tubes, heavy wall pipe and thick wall tubing, prep elbows and face flanges
• Drill and Tap on Structural Steel
using only one machine.
• Tapped or Beveled Access Holes
• Branch and Lateral Fitting Installation SDB 206/2* SDB 206
• RT Plugs A real standout anywhere difficult end preps are required. Make fast work
• Pipe and Vessel Prep Detailing of pipe and tube from 1.91” (48.5 mm) I.D. through 6.625” (168 mm) O.D.
• Header Tube Stub Removal and flanges from 3” (76.2 mm) I.D. through 13” (330.2 mm) O.D., regardless
• Lock Down Screw Removal of material wall thickness. A primary advantage of the SDB 206 is its
compact, lightweight design, which makes it particularly easy to handle.
FEATURES In addition, it only requires 2.25” (57 mm) radial clearance – making it the
• Positive and Secure Saddle Chain Mounting ideal tool for use in tight places. No other machine of this type can perform
• 5 Axes of Travel, 3 Linear and 2 Rotational as many different jobs as the SDB 206. Complete finishing capability to
• Variable Speed Operation bevel, counterbore, face and multi-angle bevel.
• Drills Off-Center or at Various Inclinations
• Accepts Industry Standard Tooling up to #4 Morse Taper
SDB 412/2*
The SDB 412 is a portable pipe end prepping machine designed to face,
• Extraordinary Build Quality and Corrosion Resistance
bevel, compound bevel and counterbore 3.80” (96.5 mm) I.D. through 12.02”
( 305.3 mm) O.D. pipe or tube, up to 1.125” (29 mm) wall thickness and
OPTIONS flanges 4” I.D. (101.6 mm) through 24” O.D. (609.6 mm). The heavy duty,
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drive Motors
compact design of the SDB 412 offers minimal clearance requirements,
• Feed Reduction plus easy handling, setup and operation.
• Optional 2-Speed Gearbox
• Laser Pointer and Angle Finder *flange facing kits available
• Auto Feed for Remote Operation
• Genuine Wachs Tooling Lock Down Screw Removal
SDB 412
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Flange Facing Systems Boiler Maintenance
FF206, FF313 AND FF424 This line of portable boiler tube beveling and
Fast. Easy. Affordable.
cutting tools delivers maximum power and
FF 424
Now anyone can produce a lathe quality surface finish offers reduced size and weight.
on flat or raised face flanges in minutes. Based on the
SB Beveler
powerful Wachs SDB series I.D. mount end prep Weld pre tube and pipe from 0.69” I.D. through 2.25” O.D.
machines, the three models available offer (17.5 mm–57.2 mm) up to 0.375” (9.5 mm) wall.
LB
CB Beveler
Model FF 206 The CB beveling machine preps in-place tube sheets and is
Flange facing machine for facing raised and designed for single tube replacement. .50” I.D. through 2.38”
flat face flanges from 2” I.D. (50.8 mm) through O.D (12.7mm–60.4mm) O.D.
6” O.D. (152.4 mm) up to a 2” (ND50) 150# flange.
EB Cut and bevel
Model FF 313 Specifically built for excavation/removal of inferior welds in
Flange facing machine for facing raised and flat face flanges SB
boiler applications.
from 3” I.D. (76.2 mm) through 13” O.D. (330.2 mm)up to a 6” CB
(ND150) 400# flange. panel pro air powered panel saw
The first choice for cutting boiler tube panel and membrane
Model FF 424 removal. Faster and safer than torch cutting with no heat
Flange facing machine for facing raised and flat face flanges from 4” I.D.
affected zone created. Eliminates the need for further rework
(101.6 mm) through 24” O.D. (609.4 mm) up to a 16” (ND400) 150# flange.
before end prepping.
FF 424 MB
• Maximum power
for fast operation
• ightweight
L
and compact
• esigns and
D
sizes for varied PANEL PRO SAW
applications
SB
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VALVE TURNING POWER UNITS
Pow-R-Drive 2 ™
Hydraulic Power Units pack more power in less space than any
other source. Because they are completely sealed, hydraulics are
The POW-R-DRIVE 2 handheld exerciser offers increased productivity, operator safety perfect for offshore, underwater, desert and other difficult
and valve protection. It’s perfect for hard to reach valves, valve exercising and fast environments. Wachs offers standard gasoline, diesel, and
shut downs, delivering controlled power to operate valves 6” (ND150) and up. electric units that can be cart, trailer or skid mounted, plus
specialized units to meet unique customer requirements.
It’s lighter, faster and more powerful than any other machine of its kind. Requiring
only one person to operate, the P-2 sets up in seconds.
GASoline Cart Mount
9 to 11 HP • 8 to 10 GPM (30 L /min to 38 L /min)
Hydraulic Drive Rated for 1500 PSI (103 bar)
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HIGH PURITY
TL 4.0
TL 2.0
TUBE LATHES
TL 2.0 & 4.0™ Tube Lathe
TUBE END PREP MACHINES Wachs portable electric TL 2.0 and TL 4.0 Tube Lathes are
designed for “Clean Room” fabrication and maintenance of
TUBE CUTOFF MACHINES high purity tubing systems. The lathe cutting action removes
material in ribbons to minimize particulate contamination. The
TL 2.0 cuts tubing from 0.5” through 2” O.D. (12.7 mm – 51 mm).
In industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, The TL 4.0 cuts tubing from 2” through 4” O.D. (51 mm – 102 mm).
biotechnology, food, dairy and pharmaceutical,
TSE 1.0 Tube Squaring Machine
TM
where precision welds are required, Wachs A lightweight, handheld or bench-mounted tool designed to precision
FSE 1.0
Tube Cutting and End Finishing Machines are machine square, burr-free faces on tubing from 0.25” through 1” O.D.
(6.4 mm – 25.4 mm).
indispensable for construction and service.
FSE 1.0 Fitting AND Squaring Machine
TM
Easily does square, burr-free end preps on fittings and tubing from 0.125”
through 1” O.D. (3.2 mm – 25.4 mm).
TC 4.5
TFS 2.5 & 4.5 Tube Fitting AND Squaring
TM
The TQ 1.0 is a small-diameter two-axis cutoff saw designed for weld sampling of
all alloys of steel tube from .125” to 1” O.D. (3.2mm - 25.4mm).
(3 mm – 114 mm) For fast, ready-to-weld cuts on any length of tube or pipe 0.5” through 4.5” O.D.
(12.7 mm – 114 mm), the TC 4.5 portable bench-mounted tube cut off saw is the answer.
• Consistently square, burr-free ends
• Non-mar O.D. clamping system
TFS
• Fast operation and easy handling
• Excellent for automatic welding preps
TQ 1.0
TSE 1.0
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ENGINEERED GENUINE
APPLICATIONS WACHS TOOLING
E.H. Wachs Engineered Applications manufactures A key contributor to the superior performance of
semi-customized and fully customized machines Wachs cutting and beveling machines is the
and products for a diverse range of industries. quality of our tooling. Precisely engineered
Mercury
Target Saw These engineered solutions are designed for a and fabricated with super high-strength
specific application, or to a detailed set of client materials, Wachs tooling is designed for
specifications. Wachs is an engineering based today’s higher speeds, heavier feed rates,
company with unmatched field experience and and exotic materials. The result is
design capabilities, and offered as proof is the precise cuts, longer tool life, and
Engineered Applications division’s unparalleled maximum productivity.
100% success rate.
Whether the application is in harsh subsea conditions, in locations with minimal
operating clearance or hazardous or explosive environments, Wachs engineers have • Complete tooling inventory
the expertise to design solutions that consistently work. Our engineers partner with
your team, and remain involved with the project through completion. Get Superior • CAD/CAM designed
Equipment. Complete Support. for your most challenging application.
Deepwater • Next day delivery from stock
Operations • 24 hour re-sharpening service
• Special configuration tooling
• Modified cut and prep machines
• Large diameter cut or prep systems
• Remote controlled machines
• Complete custom systems
• Special application machinery
• Valve maintenance equipment
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RENTAL upgrade, repair,
SUPPORT refurbish
Training When it comes time to repair your E.H. Wachs
equipment, trust it to the people who know it
best. If your machine is showing the effects of
Our equipment is available for rent virtually anywhere in the age or heavy use, consider a Wachs refurbishing
world, including offshore and remote locations. Machines to like new condition. AFTER
can be dispatched on short notice for rental on a weekly or
monthly basis. BEFO
RE A
Wachs maintains a large inventory of machines and
accessories in the United States (Illinois and Texas),
Canada, England, Germany, and United Arab Emirates.
• 24 Hour On Call Service BEFOR
E
AFTER
• Same Day Shipment
• Rent to Own Program
• Locations Worldwide
• Technical Support You bought the best, maintain it with the best
Wachs state of the art major repair and upgrade facility is located in Lincolnshire, IL, which was named one of
America’s 10 Best Machine Shops (by American Machinist Magazine) and is ISO9001-2008 certified. Regular
service, parts and repairs are available worldwide at our strategically located Sales and Repair Centers in
Illinois, Texas, Canada, the UK, Germany and the UAE.
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Corporate Locations
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Wachs Subsea
Sales Locations