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The hot tap drill is the universal tool to install your insertion flow meter in any compressed air system. In only 30 minutes, you can drill a hole and install your flow meter. Using a hot tap saddle and a hot tap drill, you can create a new installation point without depressurizing your installation.

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Description

The hot tap drill is the universal tool to install your insertion flow meter in any compressed air system. In only 30 minutes you can drill a hole and install your flow meter. Using a hot tap saddle and a hot tap drill, you can create a new installation point without depressurizing your installation.

Compared to low cost electrical hot tap drills, which are prone to jamming and breaking of the drill head, our hot tap drill is safe and easy to operate. See our instruction video for details.

Note: Hot tapping is a skilled task. Familiarize yourself with this task. VPInstruments also offers training to get skilled. Once trained, you will be able to make process connections quickly, safely, and economically. The average installation time is about 30 minutes, although actual installation times may vary.

Features:

  • For applications up to 10 bar
  • 1 Inch hot tap drill size
  • All accessories included
  • Explorer®  transport case included

Benefits:

  • Makes an installation point without taking the pressure of your system
  • Hand operated: no power tools needed on-site
  • Safe and easy operation
  • Versatile: for stainless and carbon steel
Specifications

Specifications

Max. pressure 10 bar | 145 psi, higher pressure ratings on request
Drill shaft diameter 16 mm | 0.6 inch
Drill shaft length 345 mm | 14 inch
Drill diameter 17 mm x M10 | 0.7 inch x M10
Brochure

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Manual

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Video: hot tapping

Video: hot tapping