Description
The Heavy-duty Plain Chain is designed specifically for cleaning PVC (ABS) pipe systems, where protection of the pipe wall is crucial.
Unlike the chains suitable for cleaning metal/ceramic pipes, this chain does not have hard metal bits fused to the cutting edge, so it is suitable for use in PVC pipes.
It can include a Croco drill head at the front, allowing controlled cutting of roots and grinding of failed liners while maintaining pipe safety.
The design also uses centrifugal force to keep the tool centered in the pipe, ensuring full internal cleaning.
Made from stainless steel to prevent oxidation, the chain is durable and corrosion-resistant. It is adjustable, allowing you to adapt to smaller pipe diameters by adjusting the hub spacing.
Each set consists of three individual chains made from 4mm stainless steel links, providing strength and flexibility during operation.
As these chains are heavier than the lightweight versions, we recommend pairing them with heavy-duty shafts such as 10mm and 12mm (3/8″ and 1/2″) models.
We have also developed heavy-duty Croco and X-tip chains, that are suitable for metal and ceramic pipes.
- Pipe diameter range: 75mm (3") | 100mm (4") | 150mm (6") | 200mm (8")
- Shaft compatibility: 8mm (5/16") | 10mm (3/8") | 12mm (1/2")
- Drill head opening diameter: 21mm (0.83")
- Chain structure: 3-chain assembly
- Material: 4mm (0.16") stainless steel links
- Chain links: no tungsten carbide bits (PVC-safe design)
- Adjustable hub spacing for size adaptation
- Self-centering via centrifugal force
Important: Using an imperial Allen key may strip the set screws. We recommend using a metric Allen key instead.
A screw set with metric Allen keys can be found here.
- Blockage removal
- Root removal
- Grinding failed liners
- Descaling
- Attach to a compatible flexible shaft using set screws
- Insert into the pipe and operate the shaft setup for cleaning and cutting
- Use a chain with a croco drill head for roots and failed liner removal
- Suitable for maintenance, blockage removal, and pipe preparation
- Flush pipe after use to remove debris
For optimal results we recommend pairing heavy-duty chains with heavy-duty shafts (10mm [3/8"] and 12mm [1/2"])
This plain chain can be used with Picote Maxi Miller, Super Midi, Midi Cleaner and Ridgid K9-306 FlexShaft® Machine because they use 10mm (3/8") and 12mm (1/2") shafts.
(Please note that we do not claim to be producing original parts for any of the brands mentioned above).
Points to note