Reed PLAS In-Line Rotary Pipe Cutter Replacement Blades

Cut-Off and Bevel Pipe Cutter Replacement Blades for PVC and PE

Overview

Every Reed PLAS in-line rotary pipe cutter uses material-specific blades matched to the pipe being cut. PVC demands a carbide-tipped pipe cutter blade that withstands abrasion. PE requires a tool steel blade with a curved tip that clears chips. A separate pipe cutter bevel blade produces a 15-degree angle for joint preparation. Four Reed PLAS pipe cutter blades cover each cutting function.

Key Features

• The PLASPVCB is a carbide-tipped pipe cutter blade that withstands the abrasive nature of PVC pipe. This PVC pipe cutter blade cuts Schedule 40, C900, C905, and CPVC.
• The PLASPEB PE cut-off blade uses hardened tool steel with a curved cutting tip. The curved geometry drives chips away from the cut instead of packing them, which is critical for flexible PE and HDPE pipe.
• The PLAS4B pipe cutter bevel blade produces a 15-degree bevel on the pipe end for solvent-cement joint preparation. This blade fits all PLAS cutters via a separate #93428 threaded pin and works on both PVC and PE pipe.
• The PLASBBHA bevel blade assembly includes the wheel pin, threaded rod, bevel blade, and bevel blade holder as a single replacement unit. Ordering this assembly simplifies maintenance when the entire bevel section needs replacement.
• Any Reed PLAS in-line rotary pipe cutter can switch between PVC and PE by installing the correct pipe cutter replacement blades. The cutter body, sections, and rollers remain the same for both pipe materials.

How to Choose the Right PLAS Blade

The Reed PLAS pipe cutter blades catalog includes two cut-off blades and two bevel options. Selecting the right blade depends on what pipe material you are cutting and whether you need a cut-off or bevel function.

For PVC pipe, the PLASPVCB is the best replacement blade for PVC pipe cutter use in the PLAS lineup. This carbide-tipped pipe cutter blade handles PVC Schedule 40, C900, C905, and CPVC. The carbide tip resists the abrasive wear that PVC causes on standard steel blades. Turn the cutter only in the direction indicated on the tool body to protect the carbide tip from fracture.

For PE and HDPE pipe, the PLASPEB PE cut-off blade is the correct choice. Tool steel with a curved tip clears the long chips that polyethylene produces during rotary cutting. The difference between PLASPVCB and PLASPEB is blade material and tip geometry, each matched to the cutting behavior of PVC and PE.

For beveling, the PLAS4B pipe cutter bevel blade creates a 15-degree angle on PVC pipe ends for solvent-cement joint preparation. Can you bevel PE pipe with a PLAS cutter? The PLAS4B fits PE models, but Reed notes that it is uncommon to bevel PE. Most PE joints use butt fusion or mechanical fittings that do not require a bevel.

If the bevel blade holder, threaded rod, or wheel pin is also worn, the PLASBBHA bevel blade assembly replaces all four components at once. Reed offers these pipe cutter replacement blades individually, so you can order only what you need.

The blade installation manual available from Reed explains how to replace a PLAS pipe cutter blade on any PLAS model.

Applications

Reed PLAS pipe cutter blades support routine blade replacement and material conversion across water, sewer, and gas pipe work.

• Replacing a worn PVC pipe cutter blade on municipal water main crews that cut C900 and C905 daily. Keeping a spare PLASPVCB on the truck avoids downtime when the carbide tip dulls.
• Converting a PVC-configured PLAS cutter to PE by installing the PLASPEB PE cut-off blade. This lets a single cutter body handle both pipe materials without purchasing a second tool.
• Beveling PVC pipe ends for solvent-cement joints after a cut-off pass. The PLAS4B pipe cutter bevel blade installs alongside the cut-off blade for simultaneous cut and bevel on PVC models.
• Replacing the complete bevel blade assembly on a PLAS cutter when the holder, threaded rod, or wheel pin shows wear. The PLASBBHA provides all four components in one order.
• Stocking pipe cutter replacement blades at a utility warehouse or contractor shop for scheduled tool maintenance across a fleet of PLAS cutters.

Buy Reed PLAS Pipe Cutter Blades 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. Email info@cleanflow.ca for returns or exchanges. Reed PLAS pipe cutter blades keep your PLAS cutter cutting cleanly on PVC and PE pipe with original Reed replacement parts. Stock all four pipe cutter replacement blades to handle any blade swap in the field.

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