Twister Lateral Cutters
Picote has a range of Twister Lateral Cutters available for quick and easy reinstatements, powered by Picote Millers.
- Twister Lateral Cutter
- Twister Express
- Tiger Twister Lateral Cutter
- Twister Mini Flexi
Uses and benefits
The Picote Range of Twister Lateral Cutters is available from DN50 (2") to DN200 (8") for working inside Cast Iron, Concrete, Clay or PVC Pipes. 4 Models are available:
- Twister Mini Flexi features a flexible outer casing for reinstatements through tricky or multiple bends and P-Traps.
- Twister Lateral Cutter with Front Metal Panel & Front Drill Head for standard reinstatement work
- Twister Express features a larger Express Front Drill Head for even faster reinstatements, with an impressive initial opening.
- Tiger Twister Lateral Cutter reinstates connections even with fibreglass liners & UV resins. Precision Front Metal Panel & Front Drill Head equipped with extra hard carbides for a very impressive initial opening.
Technical spec
| Twister Mini Flexi | |
| Shaft Size | 8mm (⅓") |
| Models available | DN50 & 70 (2&3") |
| Twister Lateral Cutter | |
| Shaft Size | 12mm (½") |
| Models available | DN100, 150 &200 (4,6 & 8") |
| Lined or Unlined | |
| Twister Express | |
| Shaft Size | 8mm (⅓") & 12mm (½") |
| Models for 8mm (⅓") Shaft | DN50 & 70 (2 & 3") |
| Models for 12mm (½") Shaft | DN70 & 100 (3 & 4") Lined |
| DN70 & 100 (3 & 4") Unlined | |
| Tiger Twister Lateral Cutter | |
| Shaft Size | 12mm (½") |
| Models available | DN100, 125, 150 & 200 (4,5,6 & 8") Unlined |
| DN100, 125, 150 & 200 (4,5,6") Lined | |
How to use
Navigating 90° bends and diameter transitions effortlessly, it accurately opens and shapes lateral CIPP connections without accidental damage to the original pipe. It has successfully reinstated hundreds of thousands of connections inside cast iron, concrete, clay, and plastic pipes.
It is also a fantastic tool for removing roots, scale, CIPP fins, resin slugs, preparing pipes for brush coating, and removing failed CIPP linings - even in fragile pipes.
Downloads
Manual
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US Catalog
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Metric Catalogue
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German Catalogue
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Front Drill Head
Use with Front Panels
Front Metal Panel 1mm
For reinstatements
Tiger Front Drill Head 38mm
For any Twister or Smart Cutter™
Express Drill Chains
For structurally sound pipe, the Express Drill Chain is a great time saver during CIPP reinstatements, grinding the excess lining without changing tools
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