eller securely grips the work piece between guide rolls and
a drive roll. A detachable, hand crank is included to man-
ually move the cutter head through the material being
bevelled. Indicator lights are supplied to give feedback on
proper cranking speed. The frame helps protect the motor/ -
gearbox and aids in beveller handling.
Cutter Feed
Screw
Indicator
Lights
ON/OFF Switch
Rotation
Decal
Hand Crank
Swing Arms
Guide
Rollers
Drive Roll
Gib Plate
Locking Screw
Figure 1 – Model B-500 Beveller
Land Width
Adjustment
Gage
Clamp
Screw
Motor
Gib Plate
Locking Screw
Warning
Label
Frame
Drive
Shaft
Instruction
Label
Breaker
Face Plate
Cutter Head
with Cutter
Inserts
Wear Plate
Model B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller
0.188" - 0.5" Max.
Figure 2 – Bevel Configuration
Specifications
Capacity Diameter......Minimum – 4" IPS Pipe
Pipe Wall/Plate
Thickness...................Minimum – 0.188" (4.8 mm)
Pipe/Plate
Orientation...................Horizontal (See Figure 4)
Bevel Angles................37 .5°, 30° and 45° (with Correct
Land Width ..................0 to 0.188" (4.8 mm) in approxi-
Materials* ....................Most Steel, Stainless Steel
*
Beveller cutting head and inserts are optimized for standard A53 mild
steel pipe. Reduced insert life can be expected on other materials.
*
Ability to bevel depends on a variety of factors, including material
type, chemistry, hardness, amount of material being removed and
other factors. In some cases, bevels may not be able to be made or may
result in cutter insert damage. If there are any questions about the spe-
cific material to be bevelled, contact Ridge Tool Technical Services
Department.
No Load Operating
Speed N
.....................950/min
0
Motor:
Type ........................Universal
Horsepower ............1.2 HP
Rating .....................115V, 13 Amps, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions:
Height .....................13.3" (33.8 cm)
Length.....................15.8" (40.1 cm)
Width.......................11.5" (29.2 cm)
Weight.....................52.5 lbs (23.8 kg) with Cutter
Bevel
Angle
Maximum – Flat Plate
Maximum – 0.50" (12.7 mm)
Material thickness cannot vary by
more than 0.031" (0.8 mm)
Cutter Head)
mately
1
/
" (0.8 mm) increments
32
230V, 6.5 Amps, 50/60 Hz
Head and Crank Handle
Land
Width
5