1-5/8 in. Ratcheting Pipe Cutter
Features
- Ergonomic handle design
- Pierce point blade
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- 1-5/8 in. max capacity
- Integrated lanyard hole
- Durable stainless steel blade
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Pipe Cutter
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Tools
- Product Material:
- Metal
- Product Depth:
- 11.5 in
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
Milwaukee 48-22-4210 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe will the Milwaukee ratcheting pipe cutter handle?
Two capacities are offered. Model 48-22-4210 cuts up to 1-5/8 in., and model 48-22-4215 goes up to 2-3/8 in. Pick by the largest OD you expect to cut, not the nominal pipe size stamped on the conduit, since capacity here is the opening the jaw will close around.
2) Can this ratcheting cutter be used on PVC conduit and plastic pipe?
That is what it is built for. The Milwaukee ratcheting cutter uses a pierce point stainless steel blade and a ratcheting handle to shear plastic pipe and conduit in one pass. It is not a wheel-type cutter for steel or copper tube, so for metallic conduit or copper you need a tubing cutter instead.
3) Which Milwaukee pipe cutter model number do I order for the larger capacity?
Order 48-22-4215 for the 2-3/8 in. version. The smaller one is 48-22-4210 at 1-5/8 in. Same tool design, two jaw sizes.
4) Is there a way to tether this cutter for work at height?
Yes. An integrated lanyard hole is built into the tool, so it can be tied off on lifts, ladders and scaffold work where drop prevention is required on site.
5) Why choose a ratcheting pipe cutter over a standard scissor-style cutter?
The ratchet lets you take a large plastic pipe in several squeezes instead of one heavy hand-crush, which is what makes the bigger 2-3/8 in. capacity workable one-handed in a ceiling or a trench. A plain scissor cutter is faster on small diameters but runs out of hand strength as the pipe gets thicker.
6) Is the blade on the Milwaukee 48-22-4210 replaceable steel or hardened?
The cutting blade is stainless steel with a pierce point tip. Stainless resists the corrosion you get from PVC primer, cement and wet trench work, which is where carbon blades pit first.
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Does the Milwaukee 48-22-4210 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milwaukee 48-22-4210 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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