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T E CHNOLOG Y
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T-Drill T-35 & T-65 collaring
machines for copper
THE patented T-Drill tube collaring
(tee forming or branching) method has
established its reputation globally. This
T-Drill method of producing outlets to
branch connections directly from run
pipe material was developed in the
1970s and is still – nearly 50 years
later – one of the major inventions in
the field.
The same important principle has
been used for decades and has seen
continuous improvements to the
product range. These efforts have
resulted in larger, highly automated tube
fabrication machinery and more efficient
and ergonomically designed portable
machine tools.
An example of this kind of machine is
the T-Drill T-35, a portable tee forming
machine for copper tubes.
It is easy to carry within a plumber’s
daily on-site environment, but powerful
enough to get the job done in extreme
conditions.
The larger T-65 or cordless T-65B is
the choice when collaring capacity up
to 54mm is needed. With greater power
source and wide option range this
hand tool has high level capacity and
operating range.
T-Drill’s product family of portable
machines offer a number of benefits
for end-users when the run tube sizes
of copper tubes are 15 and 219mm and
the collars are between 8 to 114mm.
While giving comparable quality to
commercial tee fittings, the machines
also reduce waste because the T-Drill
method eliminates the cutting of the
pipe, two brazed joints and fitting costs.
T-Drill portable machine tools are easy
to use, low-noise tee forming machines
for professionals.
T-Drill Oy – Finland
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