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Ridgid 23493 aluminium tubing cutter with steel blade, spring-loaded ergonomic handle and measuring scale

Ridgid

Ridgid 23493 Tubing Cutter

SKU CH-1PFM-PTD8S

Cuts plastic tubing up to 1 3/8 in OD with a spring-loaded aluminium body, measuring scale and replaceable steel blade

  • Cuts CPVC, PEX, PE and PB tubing cleanly
  • Aluminium body with steel blade for lasting durability
  • Spring-loaded action with ergonomic ribs reduces hand fatigue
  • Thumb latch stores blade safely when not in use
  • Built-in measuring scale on handle speeds up marking

Ridgid 23493 Tubing Cutter

The Ridgid 23493 is a plastic tubing cutter designed for CPVC, PEX, PE and PB pipe. It handles outside diameters from 1/8 to 1-3/8 inches and suits plumbers and HVAC technicians needing clean, square cuts on plastic tubing.

Spring-loaded action and blade storage

A spring-loaded mechanism with ergonomic ribs on the handles reduces hand fatigue during repetitive cuts. An easy-turn thumb latch secures the steel cutting wheel inside the aluminium body when the tool is not in use.

Aluminium body with measuring scale

The lightweight aluminium frame incorporates a measuring scale moulded into the bottom handle for quick reference. Replacement cutting wheels are available under part number 25588 to maintain cutting performance over time.

Highlights

  • Cuts CPVC, PEX, PE and PB tubing cleanly
  • Aluminium body with steel blade for lasting durability
  • Spring-loaded action with ergonomic ribs reduces hand fatigue
  • Thumb latch stores blade safely when not in use
  • Built-in measuring scale on handle speeds up marking

Specifications

BrandRIDGID

Questions about this item

How do I install the replacement wheel 25588 and what step gets missed?

Release the thumb latch to open the blade storage, slide out the old wheel, insert the new 25588 wheel, then close the latch until it clicks. The missed step is failing to verify the latch fully engages, which lets the wheel shift during cuts.

What maintenance or replacement will this cutter need later?

The steel cutting wheel 25588 dulls with use on CPVC, PEX, PE, and PB tubing; replace it when cuts require excess force or leave ragged edges. The spring-loaded handle and aluminum body need no scheduled service.

What limit appears first during sustained cutting?

The 1/8 to 1 3/8 inch OD capacity is the hard stop; tubing outside that range cannot be cut. Within range, the steel wheel's edge retention determines how many clean cuts you get before replacement.

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