REEDMachines and Pumps for Plumbing
Feed Tap Drilling Machine, Shell Cutters

Feed Tap Drilling Machine, Shell Cutters
REED
Features
- Versatile REED Feed Tap™ drills under pressure on PVC, PE, HDPE, cast iron, and ductile iron through a corporation stop in a service saddle.
- Independent feed control ensures smooth, consistent tapping, supporting both high-torque drill operation and precise manual control across pipe materials.
- Drill-powered operation provides the torque needed to cut through cast iron, ductile iron, and HDPE, while manual control helps prevent overcutting on PVC and CPVC.
- A coupon-retaining drill bit with a design advantage captures and holds the coupon during cutting.
- Safely divert pressurized water through the relief valve, helping to keep the operator dry.
- Match the kit to the application by considering pipe size, thread type, and pipe material.
- Readily available REED shell cutters and corporation adapters reduce downtime and compatibility concerns.
These durable shell cutters are recommended for cutting through cast and ductile iron* pipe in use with REED Feed Tap™ drilling machines. Shell cutters cut up to 2” deep and fit most standard arbors on machines including REED Feed Tap™, Aquatap™ and Ford Simtap™. The attachment thread is 1/2
- 20. Each shell cutter tooth has carbide inserts which long outlast bi-metal teeth. *FTSC cuts PVC but provides a rough cut and REED recommends PVC/PE Shell Cutters, PL Series for best results on PVC and PE.
| Stock Code | Description | Shank Diameter | Overall Length | Cutting Edge Material | Cutting Depth (in) | Sleeve Size (in) | Corporation Valve Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REED-99132 | Feed Tap™ FTSC688 Heavy Duty Shell Cutter, 3/4 in OAL, 11/16 in Dia Shank | 11/16in | 3/4in | Carbide | 1.875 | 11/16 | 3/4 |
| REED-99134 | Feed Tap™ FTSC875 Heavy Duty Shell Cutter, 7/8 in OAL, 7/8 in Dia Shank | 7/8in | 7/8in | Carbide | 1.875 | 7/8 | 1 |
| REED-99137 | Feed Tap™ FTSC1438 Heavy Duty Shell Cutter, 1-1/2 in OAL, 1-7/16 in Dia Shank | 1-7/16in | 1-1/2in | Carbide | 2 | 1 7/16 | 1 1/2 |
| REED-99138 | Feed Tap™ FTSC1750 Heavy Duty Shell Cutter, 1-7/8 in OAL, 1-3/4 in Dia Shank | 1-3/4in | 1-7/8in | Carbide | 2 | 1 3/4 | 2 |
Technical Drawings
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