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Steelman 42565 ratcheting pipe cutters with 2-1/2 inch jaw and safety latch

Steelman

Steelman 42565 2-1/2 Inch Jaw Ratcheting Pipe Cutters

SKU CH-TYG5-N17VY

Cuts plastic pipe up to 2-1/2 inches with a ratcheting blade that leaves clean, burr-free edges and locks closed for safety

  • Ratcheting mechanism lets you cut pipe one-handed
  • Hardened stainless steel blade leaves clean, burr-free edges
  • Safety latch locks blade closed for secure storage
  • Cuts PVC, ABS, PEX and PP tubing up to 25 in diameter
  • Model 42565 built for irrigation and plumbing tasks

Steelman 42565 Ratcheting Pipe Cutters

The Steelman 42565 ratcheting pipe cutters are built for plumbers and irrigation installers who need clean cuts on plastic piping. A hardened stainless steel blade slices through material with a progressive ratchet action that works comfortably in one hand. The tool handles ABS, PEX, PVC and PP pipe up to 25 inches outer diameter. A safety latch locks the blade closed for secure storage and transport.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a manual hand tool, the cutters generate no heat, produce no operational noise and draw no electrical power during use. Cutting force comes entirely from the user squeezing the handles to engage the ratchet mechanism. There are no motors, batteries or cooling requirements to consider. Performance depends only on blade sharpness and the operator's applied effort.

Maximum 25 Inch Cutting Capacity

The single specification that determines suitability is the 25 inch maximum outer diameter capacity for plastic pipe and tubing. If your project requires cutting larger diameter materials, this cutter cannot meet that need. Buyers who need more capacity must select a different tool designed for bigger pipe sizes.

Highlights

  • Ratcheting mechanism lets you cut pipe one-handed
  • Hardened stainless steel blade leaves clean, burr-free edges
  • Safety latch locks blade closed for secure storage
  • Cuts PVC, ABS, PEX and PP tubing up to 25 in diameter
  • Model 42565 built for irrigation and plumbing tasks

Specifications

BrandSTEELMAN

Questions about this item

How do you lock the blade on the Steelman 42565 after cutting?

Push the safety latch until it clicks, securing the hardened stainless steel blade in the closed position for storage and transport.

When should the cutting blade on the Steelman 42565 be replaced?

Replace the hardened stainless steel blade when cuts leave rough or burred edges on ABS, PEX, PVC or PP pipe, or when the ratcheting action no longer advances smoothly.

What is the maximum pipe size the Steelman 42565 can cut before the ratchet stalls?

The 2-1/2 inch jaw capacity limits cutting to pipe and tubing up to 2-1/2 inches outer diameter; larger diameters will stall the ratcheting mechanism.

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