Description
Portable Electric Pipe Threader With Safety Arm, 1/4" to 1 1/4" Capacity, 15.4 lbs
Overview
Threading pipe on a rooftop, in a crawl space, or at a remote gas line requires a tool that travels light. The Reed 601PD is a portable electric pipe threader weighing 15.4 lbs. It threads pipe from 1/4" to 1 1/4" at 25 RPM, includes a safety arm and carrying case, and accepts Reed R11 and RIDGID 11-R dropheads.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog No. | 601PD |
| Item Code | 05240 |
| Description | Power Drive & Safety Arm, 110-120 volts, 50/60 Hz, with Case |
| Capacity | 1/4" to 1 1/4" nominal (6-32 mm actual O.D.) |
| Unit Weight | 15.4 lbs |
| Gross Weight | 25.0 lbs / 11.4 kg (with case and safety arm) |
| Forward Speed | 25 RPM (no load) |
| Reverse Speed | 60 RPM |
| Power | 115V electric, 50/60 Hz |
| Drophead Compatibility | Reed R11 or RIDGID 11-R (sold separately) |
| Safety Arm | 601V (#05242), included |
| Certifications | CSA and CE approved |
Key Features
- 15.4 lb Unit Weight. The drive unit weighs 15.4 lbs, making it easy to carry to elevated or confined work areas. A complete kit with dropheads and case weighs 30 to 32 lbs.
- 25/60 RPM Forward and Reverse. Forward speed is 25 RPM under no load for threading. The 60 RPM reverse allows fast removal of the drophead from the pipe after threading is complete.
- 11-R Drophead Compatibility. The 601PD accepts both Reed R11 and RIDGID 11-R dropheads, so operators who already own 11-R tooling do not need to purchase new dies.
- Safety Arm Included. The 601V safety arm ships with every unit. It absorbs the rotational forces generated during threading and frees the operator's hands to oil the dies.
- CSA and CE Certified. The 601PD meets CSA and CE safety standards for use in commercial and industrial environments in North America and internationally.
Drophead Compatibility
The 601PD uses 11-R class dropheads to cut NPT threads. Reed manufactures the R11 Enclosed Drophead series for this tool, available in sizes from 1/4" to 1 1/4". RIDGID 11-R dropheads also fit the 601PD directly, with no adapters required. Dropheads are sold separately from the power drive unit. See Reed Enclosed Dropheads for available sizes and pricing.
Applications
The 601PD is a portable electric pipe threader for on-site and shop threading of small-diameter pipe:
- Threading black iron gas pipe during residential and commercial installations
- Conduit threading for electrical work in new construction and renovations
- Plumbing supply lines in steel and galvanized pipe
- Maintenance and repair work where pipe must be threaded in place
- Remote job sites where carrying a full-size threading machine is not practical
- Fabrication shops threading pipe in batches up to 1 1/4"
Buy Reed 601PD Power Drive Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Reed dealer serving customers across Canada and the United States. Free shipping on orders over $199, with a 30-day return policy. The 601PD ships with the safety arm and carrying case; dropheads are sold separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reed 601PD vs RIDGID 600-I pipe threader: what is the difference?
The RIDGID 600-I and Reed 601PD are both handheld power drives for threading pipe up to 1 1/4". The RIDGID 600-I runs at 32 RPM forward, while the 601PD runs at 25 RPM forward with a 60 RPM reverse for faster drophead removal. Both accept 11-R class dropheads.
What is the best lightweight electric pipe threader for field work?
For field work on gas lines, rooftops, or in crawl spaces, a portable electric pipe threader needs to be light enough to carry by hand. The 601PD weighs 15.4 lbs as a drive unit and 30 to 32 lbs as a complete kit. It threads pipe from 1/4" to 1 1/4" and runs on standard 115V power.
What dropheads work with the Reed 601PD?
The 601PD accepts Reed R11 Enclosed Dropheads and RIDGID 11-R dropheads in sizes from 1/4" to 1 1/4". Both types thread NPT pipe threads.
How to thread pipe with a handheld electric threader?
Secure the pipe in a vise, attach the correct size drophead to the power drive, and position the drophead on the pipe end. Engage the forward drive to begin threading at 25 RPM while applying cutting oil. After the thread is cut, press the reverse button to back the drophead off the pipe at 60 RPM.
What is the right portable electric pipe threader for gas pipe?
The 601PD threads black iron and steel gas pipe from 1/4" to 1 1/4" nominal size. Gas line installations often require threading at the point of use, where a portable electric pipe threader eliminates the need to transport pipe to a stationary machine.
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