Flexible shaft for 40mm - 50mm pipes, against blockages and limescale

Item properties:

This kit is designed for unclogging and descaling 1.5″ (38 mm) and 2″ (50 mm) pipes.
It is only supplied with a 1/4 inch (6 mm) flexible shaft, as the bending radius of this shaft diameter corresponds to the bending radius of a 90 degree bend on a 2 inch pipe. You can use it to clean and descale pipes, such as the waste pipes of a shower or washbasin, as well as smaller pipes with several bends and branches.
You can choose the appropriate chains for working in PVC pipes, cast iron pipes or both.
The chains included in this set are based on your selection. Tools for cast iron and clay have tungsten carbide blades that are fused to the cutting edge of the chains, and the chains intended for PVC pipes do not have carbide bits.
The tool is lightweight and compact, so it fits easily into a toolbox and is ready to use in seconds. Simply attach it to your drill and you're ready to go.
The kit contains:

• 6 mm (1/4 inch) flexible shaft with sleeve, friction rings, shaft lock and spring
• A drill shaft adapter to connect the flexible shaft to your drill
• Mini chain, 40-50 mm tube, 6 mm (1/4 inch) flexible shaft (with carbide drill bits if you choose the cast iron option)
• Light smooth chain (WITHOUT drill head) 32 mm/1.3 inch for 6 mm (1/4 inch) shaft, (1 chain in kit) - with carbide drills if you choose the cast iron option.
• Light smooth chain (WITHOUT drill head) 50 mm/2 inch for 6 mm (1/4 inch) shaft, (2 chains in kit) - with carbide drills if you select the cast iron option.
• Shaft support (if selected)

Please note that the flexible shaft carrier can hold a maximum of 30 meters (98 feet) of the 6 mm (¼ inch) and 8 mm (5/16 inch) shafts, 20 meters (65 feet) of the 10 mm (⅜ inch) shafts and 15 meters (49 feet) of the 12 mm (½ inch) shafts.

Areas of application:

Toilets
Most customers report using this set for everyday toilet clogs because the shaft is encased in a chemical- and heat-resistant sheath that prevents damage to the porcelain. It is therefore not necessary to remove the toilet bowl to achieve a slight blockage in the toilet drain if it is in close proximity to the toilet.

Removal of blockages
Ideal for removing grease deposits in pipes connected to grease traps or for clearing light blockages in bathtub drain pipes.

Descaling
As well as clearing blockages, this tool can also descale pipes, so you can remove urine scale from a pipe faster and more effectively than trying to break it up with a pressure washer. This way, you won't find large chunks of limescale clogging the pipe later on.

Boiler cleaning
Many of our customers have purchased this tool as a dry cleaning system for industrial pipes for cleaning and maintaining fire tubes. Remove hard deposits in pipes using the centrifugal forces of the chains that hold the tool in the center of the pipe. This ensures that the entire inner circumference of the pipe is cleaned evenly.

Technical features:

The chains are made of stainless steel to prevent oxidation and are attached to the shaft with hex bolts, allowing them to be adjusted for slight variations in pipe size.
The 6mm (1/4 inch) shaft included in this kit is our most flexible shaft, and yet our shaft does not compromise on rigidity. This combination of features prevents the shaft from catching on the inner wall of larger pipes over long distances
The shaft sleeve has friction rings to protect the ends from wear. The friction rings at each end prevent dirt from accumulating between the flexible shaft and the sleeve. This friction reduction ensures the efficiency and longevity of your tool.

Application and usage instructions:

Before ordering the longest possible length, consider the following:
The 6 mm shaft provides the best performance at lengths under 15 meters (49.21 feet). A longer shaft transmits less torque to the chains and you will need a larger drive source (drill) to achieve the same benefit, so it is best to only order the maximum length you really need and not "on reserve".

Shaft shrinkage age
When we make the shafts, we wind them in a long straight line. They are then wound onto a large diameter spool and later cut into smaller pieces before we assemble them and deliver them to you. This means that when you first use your shaft, you may find that the ends shrink a little. Usually this is more noticeable at the drill end. This is completely normal as the shaft is subjected to the stresses of multiple bends and torque the first time. After the inner strands of the shaft have taken their final position, the shrinkage stops. Normally this will be about 3 inches (75 mm) at both ends of the shaft. If you notice this, simply cut off the shrunken section with an angle grinder and reconnect your chains and drill. It is not necessary to weld the ends, but if you prefer to do so, please try to avoid too much heat on the shaft.

Lubricate your shaft before first use
Due to aviation regulations, we are not allowed to ship products that could be considered flammable, so we ship the shafts without lubricant in the sleeve.
Please ensure that you lubricate your flexible shaft before use and check the lubrication every few weeks afterwards. This will not only ensure the longevity of your shaft, but will also ensure greater efficiency over longer distances.
We recommend that you use a lubricant that can withstand high temperatures. engine oil (not machine oil), compressor oil and kerosene are commonly used. On average, you need about 15 to 20 milliliters of lubricant per meter.
These products are only intended for use by trained professionals in the duct cleaning trade. They are supplied without instructions.