The ideal solution for cutting and beveling in close quarters, the Band Crawler requires as little as 10″ / 254 mm of clearance around the pipe. Install the stainless steel band anywhere on the pipe, and it conforms to the pipe shape, producing a consistent, precise bevel, even on severely out-of-round pipe.
The lightweight Band Crawler can be quickly set up and operated by one person on a pipe as large as 60″ / 1,524 mm. Bands 48″ / 1,219 mm and larger feature a standard stiffening rib, which simplifies one-person set-up.
Product Advantages:
- Precise: Band conforms precisely to the out-of-round condition of the pipe to maintain consistent cutting tip distance from pipe surface
- Simple: One person can set up and cut horizontal or vertical pipes as large as 48″ / 1,219 mm
- Low profile: Requires as little as 10.5″ / 267 mm of radial clearance
- One size fits all: One Band Crawler fits all band sizes
- Fast: 60% faster than hand cutting and grinding
- Motorized: Available with PLASMASPEED digital motor control
TORCH ANGLE HEAD ADAPTOR: Allows the torch tip to be adjusted for any angle from a square cut (no bevel) to a bevel angle up to 90 degrees while also allowing torch lead or lag angle adjustment.
RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE ADAPTOR: Permits the flexible drive cable to pivot 180 degrees on the end of the band crawler, lowering the profile of the crawler to 6″ / 168.2 mm.
PLASMASPEED: The motorized PLASMASPEED band crawler can increase cutting and beveling efficiency of large diameter pipes up to 60% and is the quickest and easiest cutting tool to set up on vertical pipe.
DRIVE CABLE: Enables the motorized band crawler to be retrofitted to manual operation. Available in 9′ / 2.7 m and 14′ / 4.3 m lengths.
RACK ADJUSTABLE TORCH ARM: Allows both horizontal and vertical adjustment of the torch in relation to the pipe surface.
DOUBLE TORCH ARM: Makes two cuts and bevels simultaneously, reducing cutting time and labor.
BAND CRAWLER BETTER BANDS
- No more special-sized bands. Better Bands Bridge the Gap – up to 3 times more gap allowance than any other bands on the market
- Patented ‘staggered’ latching system for improved setup
- Ensures maximum traction for the machine, maintaining 3 points of contact at all times
- Industry-leading gap allowance allows one size to work on coated or out-of-round pipe
- Consistent speed and travel of the machine equals improved cut quality
