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The Picote Grinding Tool is one of the most effective solutions on the market for removing intrusive metal objects inside pipes. Whether it’s rebar, steel rods, screws or nails that have penetrated the pipe wall, this heavy-duty tool is designed to grind them away quickly and safely.
When intrusive metal is sticking through the pipe wall, traditional cutting heads often struggle. The Picote Grinding Tool is specifically engineered for this exact job:
Using it prevents liner damage and restores a smooth internal surface so you can continue with the repair.
The front head of the tool is made from silicon carbide, an extremely hard compound used to manufacture:
So saying it’s “as hard as nails” would be wrong, it’s much harder. This is exactly what allows the tool to chew through metal that other cutting heads simply skip over.
To keep everything stable during grinding, the tool comes with centralizing brushes. These brushes:
You don’t need to buy these separately, they come included with the tool.
This is not a light accessory. It is designed for power.
In the video example, the tool is mounted on a 12mm (1/2″) flex shaft, which is the recommended size for this attachment. Smaller shafts simply don’t have the torque needed.
So if you’re planning on using the Picote Grinding Tool, make sure you’re pairing it with:
Not all Picote tools are available for direct sale online. If you don’t see the Picote Grinding Tool listed on our website, it may be sold only through a local Picote agent.
But if it is in stock, grab one. It solves a problem that no other tool handles quite as well.
The Picote Grinding Tool is a must-have for any professional working with pipe rehabilitation, lining prep, or metal intrusion issues. It’s durable, precise, and built to tackle situations where cutters simply fail.
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