The Wachs Trav-L-Cutter is a portable milling machine capable of cold cutting and beveling simultaneously on all machinable pipe materials, pipe schedules and pipe sizes from 6” up to 72” O.D. Secured by its own tensioning chain, the Trav-L-Cutter drives itself around the pipe as it machines.It will accommodate sizes from 6"-72" O.D. (DN150–1800) with the addition of additional chain sections. Machining of larger pipe sizes, vessels and other structures are possible.
Wachs Trav-L-Cutter _ Tooling List
Machine Capacity |
6” through 72” (153 to 1829 mm) pipe, large diameter vessels. |
Cutter Drive |
Pneumatic: 4 hp governed air motor coupled with worm gearbox. Hydraulic: As above, with hydraulic motor |
Cutter Speed |
Pneumatic: Adjustable from 35–55 rpm for use on work-hardened alloys. Hydraulic: Adjustable from 0–60 rpm. |
Feed |
Pneumatic: 3/4 hp air motor coupled through overload clutch, gearbox and chain reduction to final machine drive sprocket. Hydraulic: 4 hp hydraulic motor. |
Feed Method |
Positive, nonslip chain drive. |
Air Requirements |
100 cfm @ 90 psi (.05 m3 /s @ 6.21 bar) |
Hydraulic Requirements | 13–15 gpm @ 1500 psi (49.2–56.78 lpm @ 103.42 bar) not to exceed 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
Work Speed |
3” of surface feed per minute, max. (Provides cutting the of 1 min per inch of pipe diameter). (10” pipe = 10 min.) Over 1/2” wall as well as most alloys require reduced feed rate. |
Clearance | 10”-12” radial, 20” axial. |
Controls (Model E & HE) |
Cutter on-off, feed on-off, with interlock to prevent machine feed unless cutter is turning, adjustable feed control. (Model HE Only) Flow control valves. Separate controls provide adjustable spindle speed and cutter speed. Forward/Reverse valve governs machine travel direction. |
Weight | Operating: 215 lbs., Shipping: 418 lbs |
Finish |
Powder coated enamel |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
24"(610 mm) x 20"(510 mm) x 10.75"(280 mm) |