Yellow safety guard with a do not touch warning fitted to the rotating ring of a clamshell lathe
Clamshell pipe lathe
Mactech LC Clamshell Portable Lathes
802LC to 816LC split-frame lathes for pipe from 0.5 in to 16 in OD
Mactech LC clamshell portable lathes cut and bevel pipe from 0.5 in to 16 in OD in place. The split-frame design is light but rigid and needs minimal radial and axial clearance, so it fits on in-line, closed-loop pipe.
Manufactured byMactech
0.5–16 inPipe OD range across the series
8 models802LC to 816LC
2–16 inMachine ID range
Spark-freeCold cutting and beveling
Overview
Cutting and beveling small pipe where it runs
The LC series is a family of split-frame clamshell lathes for in-situ pipe cutting. They cut and bevel pipe from 0.5 in to 16 in OD across all schedules and materials, and the cutting is spark-free, which suits hazardous environments.
The frame is lightweight but rigid and needs minimal radial and axial clearance. The two halves close around the pipe, so the lathe installs on in-line, closed-loop pipe without opening the line. Several bearings support the rotating ring.
Eight models make up the range: 802LC, 804LC, 806LC, 808LC, 810LC, 812LC, 814LC and 816LC. The 802LC takes pipe from 0.5 in to 2 in OD, and the 816LC takes pipe from 10 in to 16 in OD.
Drives and setups can be configured for the job. Air drive systems come with an air caddy that filters and oils the supply air.
Applications
Where LC clamshells work
The official page names oil and gas, power generation and shipbuilding as the main fields of use.
Oil and gas
Spark-free cutting and beveling of process pipe in hazardous areas, directly on the line.
Power generation
Cutting and end preparation of small-bore pipe from 0.5 in to 16 in OD across all schedules.
Shipbuilding
Weld bevels and square cuts on closed-loop pipe in tight spaces with low clearance.
Features
LC series features
- Split-frame clamshell that mounts on in-line, closed-loop pipe
- Lightweight but rigid frame with low radial and axial clearance
- Spark-free cutting and beveling in one setup
- Eight sizes from 802LC to 816LC for pipe from 0.5 in to 16 in OD
- Air caddy with air filter and oiler included with air drive systems
- Custom setups and drives available for the application
- Accessories include tool bits, counterbore and rotomill attachments, and a remote tripper and guard
Benefits
What it brings to the job
Pipe is cut and beveled in place without removing it from the line
Cold cutting suits hazardous environments
Fits tight spaces thanks to the low-clearance frame
One series covers small-bore pipe across all schedules and materials
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