Cold Cutting Series

PIPE CUTTING MACHINES SFM SERIES

SPLIT-FRAME TECHNOLOGY FOR PRECISION COLD CUTTING AND BEVELLING.

  • Split-Frame (Clamshell) design for installation on in-service pipelines without interruptions.
  • Cold cutting: no Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) and maximum fire safety.
  • Simultaneous cutting and bevelling operations with extreme structural rigidity.
SFM Series Machine
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SFM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SFM ModelOD Range (mm)Speed RPMAir (cfm)Electric (W)Machine WeightAction
SFM-2650.8-152.4 mm (2"-6")34 RPM95 cfm1100W17.5 kgVIEW
SFM-612152.4-304.8 mm (6"-12")23 RPM95 cfm1100W24 kgVIEW
SFM-1218304.8-457.2 mm (12"-18")15 RPM95 cfm2200W38 kgVIEW
SFM-1824457.2-609.6 mm (18"-24")12 RPM95 cfm2200W48 kgVIEW
SFM-2432609.6-812.8 mm (24"-32")12 RPM95 cfm2200W78 kgVIEW
SFM-48601219-1524 mm (48"-60")6 RPM95 cfm3000W538 kgVIEW

COLD CUTTING:
CERTIFIED SAFETY AND PRECISION

The SFM series machines are the industrial standard for pipe cutting in environments where open flames are not permitted or where bevel precision is critical for automatic welding procedures.

The Split-Frame system allows the machine to be split in half and installed around a pre-existing pipeline, making maintenance interventions fast and without the need to dismantle entire line segments.

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SFM SERIES PIPE CUTTERS

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Buyer's guide

Split-frame portable pipe cutters: what they are and how to choose

A split-frame (clamshell) portable pipe cutter opens into two halves, closes around the pipe and rotates on the outside diameter to cold cut and bevel it. No open pipe end is needed: you can work anywhere along an existing line without dismantling whole sections.

The SFM series covers outside diameters from 2" to 60" in six frame sizes, with pneumatic, electric or hydraulic drive.

Where it is used

  • Modification and replacement of line sections in Oil & Gas and petrochemical plants
  • Pipeline decommissioning
  • Areas where hot work is restricted
  • Weld preparation on large-diameter pipe

How to choose the right model

  1. 01

    Pipe outside diameter: pick the frame size whose OD range includes the pipe (see the specification table).

  2. 02

    Work environment: where open flames are not allowed, cold cutting avoids sparks and a heat-affected zone; pneumatic drive is often preferred in these areas.

  3. 03

    Clearance around the pipe: the frame needs radial space to rotate, which should be checked on lines close to walls or other pipes.

  4. 04

    Operation required: cutting only, or cutting and bevelling in the same pass to prepare the weld straight away.

Split-frame pipe cutter FAQ

What does split frame mean?

The machine frame is divided into two halves that open and close around the pipe. This lets the machine be installed on an existing line without cutting or dismantling it first, and without access to the pipe end.

Why choose cold cutting?

Mechanical cold cutting produces no flame and no heat-affected zone (HAZ) in the material. It is the usual choice where hot work is not permitted and when an accurate bevel is needed for automatic welding procedures.

Which diameters does the SFM series cover?

From 2" to 60" outside diameter in six sizes: SFM-26 (2–6"), SFM-612 (6–12"), SFM-1218 (12–18"), SFM-1824 (18–24"), SFM-2432 (24–32") and SFM-4860 (48–60").

Can it cut and bevel in one operation?

Yes: with the right tooling the machine cuts the pipe and prepares the bevel in the same pass, so the pipe is ready for welding.

Not sure which size? The Oil & Gas configurator guides you in a few steps.

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