Feed Tap™ Drilling Machines

Feed Tap™ waterworks tool drills through PVC, PE, cast iron and ductile iron pipe while under pressure using a corporation stop inserted into a service saddle. Compact design with a separate, independent feed control allows the user to complete the tap using a drill (not included) for cast iron, ductile iron or PE. Manual power is required for use on PVC, CPVC and similar plastic pipe. The independent feed control advances the shell cutter for drilling PVC pipe as recommended by Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association.

FTB model Feed Tap consists of the base unit which allows the user to purchase shell cutters and corporation adapters separately, as needed. A complete kit for use with drill power is sold as FT2000UNIV. This kit contains both a coupon retaining drill bit CRPD25 and two sets of coupon retaining magnets. The magnets work well on ductile iron taps and the CRPD25 bit works on all types of pipe taps.

The retaining method used is the choice of the individual operator. Designed for use on plastic pipe only, FTP2000UNIV relies on manual drilling operations using REED proven PVC/PE Shell Cutters. The FTP2000UNIV comes complete with all corporation adapters, shell cutters, shell cutter adapters, and a ratchet wrench with socket to cover ¾ inch to 2 inch service lines. Each machine ships with a sturdy carrying case.

Note that HDPE can be tapped manually with PVC/PE Shell Cutters (PL series) or with a low speed drill and Heavy Duty Shell Cutters (FTSC series). Review the Feed Tap™ User Manual to choose the model best-suited to the job. NEED HELP DECIDING WHICH TAP/DRILL MACHINE YOU NEED? REED Feed Tap™ combines an independent feed control with the versatility to tap PVC, PE, HDPE, cast iron, and ductile iron on a single platform.

Its coupon-retention feature and integrated pressure-relief valve help improve safety, reliability, and operator confidence when making live service connections.