Fusion Bead Removal Tooling by R&L Manufacturing, Inc.
Welcome to R&L Manufacturing, Inc., the leading U.S. manufacturer of bead removal tooling for fusible thermoplastic pipe. Our innovative internal bead removal products include the BT2/BT3 and ML series BeadTrimmers, designed to remove the internal fusion bead in 3" to 54" HDPE pipe. Our Universal External BeadTrimmer is designed to remove the external fusion bead in 12" to 65" HDPE pipe.
R&L also manufacturers the patented Pneumatic BeadTrimmer, which will remove the internal fusion bead in fusible PVC and other hard thermoplastic pipe.
MADE IN THE USA
At R&L Manufacturing, Inc., we specialize in thermoplastic tooling and proudly manufactures the first fusion bead removal tool made in the USA, the BeadTrimmer.
HDPE FUSION BEAD REMOVAL
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is gaining traction across various industries due to its exceptional performance over legacy materials. Its impressive flexibility and durability allow for the removal of both internal and external fusion beads without compromising the pipe’s pressure rating.
ELMINATE THE BEAD. ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM.
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By eliminating the internal fusion bead, you can streamline your piping system, optimize flow, and prevent future blockage issues. This practice is particularly beneficial in gravity sewer applications.
Bead removal is often done for certain applications where a smooth internal surface is important. Bead removal is an effective practice in horizontal directional drilling, pipeline pigging, swagelining, sliplining, conduit, dual containment systems, and mining operations.
Time and field tested, our BeadTrimmer product line sets the standard in fusion bead removal tooling for HDPE pipe.
Our flagship BT2 and BT3 BeadTrimmer series include 13 head sizes, altogether capable of removing the internal fusion bead in 3" to 24" pipe.
With the introduction of our large-diameter ML-series BeadTrimmer, designed to remove the internal bead in 30" to 54" pipe, and our Universal External BeadTrimmer – R&L's comprehensive catalog has the right sized tool for any HDPE job.
