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Darby PFM 28 Pipe Facing Machine (24"-48")

The Darby PFM 2448 Pipe Facing Machine provides precise pipe end preparation for large diameter pipes.

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Specifications

  • Length: 138" (3,505 mm)
  • Width: 72" (1,829 mm)
  • Height: 84" (2,134 mm)
  • Weight: 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
  • Operating Pressure: Rotation: 2,000 psi (137.9 bar) @ 40 gpm max; Feed: 600 psi (41.4 bar) @ 2 gpm max; Clamp: 350 psi (24.1 bar)
  • Cutting Speed: 584 Surface feet @ 87.5 rpm - Min on 24" (609.6 mm) pipe; 1,192 Surface feet @ 87.5 rpm - Min on 48" (1,219.2 mm) pipe

Documents

Features

  • Interchangeable clamping sections - each section can clamp up in at least two different pipe sizes
  • Easily adapts to any bevel configuration including modified "J" bevel for automatic welding
  • Brush adapters clean the inside and outside of the pipe during facing operation
  • Machine will counterbore 24 - 48" pipe to facilitate wall thickness changes (boring tool optional)
  • Parker PrestoLok Fittings
  • Variable hydraulic feed with fast feed option
  • Counter clockwise rotation (facing the flywheel)
  • Precise feed control for metering depth of cut
  • Needle bearing dovetail tool design for smoother action