Rapid Cracker for Cast Iron Pipe
The Rapid Cracker by Steve Vick International
Hand-held cast iron pipe cracker.
- Break out 3″, 4″ and 6″ cast iron pipe in a couple of minutes.
- Remove the hazards of swinging a sledgehammer.
- Controlled squeezing action operated from the surface keeps worker away from flying debris.
- Lightweight, tough and highly maneuverable. Does not require full circumferential access.
- Foot operated pump connects to a standard on-site air compressor. Converts 100 psi of air into 10,000 psi of hydraulic power delivering 22 tons of break out force, leaving inserted PE pipe undamaged.
Cracking a section of 4" cast iron main.
- Break out 3″, 4″ and 6″ cast iron pipe in a couple of minutes.
- Remove the hazards of swinging a sledgehammer.
- Controlled squeezing action operated from the surface keeps worker away from flying debris.
- Lightweight, tough and highly maneuverable. Does not require full circumferential access.
- Foot operated pump connects to a standard on-site air compressor. Converts 100 psi of air into 10,000 psi of hydraulic power delivering 22 tons of break out force, leaving inserted PE pipe undamaged.
Overview of Rapid Cracker
