Hi my name is Larry, product manager for RIDGID.
I'm here to show you the operation of the new RIDGID B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller
and discuss some of its features and benefits.
The B-500 is designed to bevel most common steel and stainless steel pipe with a wall thickness
from 3/16 to 1/2" and a diameter of 4" or greater.
It can even bevel the edge of a 1/2" thick plate.
Standard with a 37 1/2 degree cutting head and optional 30 and 45 degree cutting heads,
provide consistent and accurate bevels in one pass.
There are six replaceable inserts
with four cutting edges each providing a machine finish for hundreds of cuts.
Adjustable land width setting allows you to set the land width from zero
to 3/16 and fitness increments of 1/32.
A unique clamp system and drive arrangement secures the beveller to the pipe
as it rotates around the circumference.
So now, I'm going to spin the unit around to demonstrate the speed monitoring system
of the B-500, but first, I need to plug it in.
The unit has a speed monitoring system with LED indicators to help guide the operator
to the ideal speed for the optimal cutting performance.
We'll demonstrate this feature during the operation.
The operation of the beveller is easy
but there are a few things we need to know before we get started.
You want to make sure that you have eye and ear protections and follow the operation
and safety instructions in accordance with the operator's manual.
You want to set the land width using the gauge.
Each step is approximately 1/32, ranging from zero to 3/16.
I'm going to set it to zero.
Next, you want to make sure you loosen the gib plate screw,
and make sure that the cutting head is in its fully retracted position.
Next we need to mount the beveller to the pipe.
Slide the beveller on the pipe so that the drive roller is inside the pipe
and the guide rollers are on the outer diameter.
Open the swing arms wide enough to mount on the work piece
and turn the clamp screw until it is hand tight.
Use the hand crank to tighten the clamp screw an additional 3/4 turn for proper tracking.
Insert the crank handle into the 1/2" square drive, plug the unit in, and turn on the power.
With a smooth continuous clockwise motion, engage the cutter head into the material
until it stops on the land width gauge.
Tighten the gib plate screw to hold the cutting head in place and crank
in a continuous clockwise motion.
Use the LED lights to control the rotation speed.
Two red is too fast, two yellow is too slow, and two green is ideal.
After completing a 360 rotation around the pipe, turn off the motor and unplug the unit.
Release the gib plate lock screw, rotate the cutter feed screw counter clockwise
until the cutter head is fully retracted.
Using the crank handle, loosen the clamp screw to release the unit
from the pipe and remove the beveller.
The beveller is accurate, the land is set,
the pipe is cool to touch, and you are ready to weld.
Please refer to the operating manual for further instructions and visit us at RIDGID.com
to schedule an appointment or to get additional information.