Reed Manufacturing

REED's L4N1 and L4N1XP Thru-Bolt™ ratchet wrenches feature four sockets on one wrench in a popular dog bone configuration. The sockets are designed to stay on the handle, which means there are no loose sockets to misplace. The length and design of the handle provide maximum leverage. And, the rugged, textured handle grip ensures a secure hold for the operator. Use just one tool to work on mechanical joints and restraints, repair clamps, service saddles, gas/water couplings, flange bolts, friction clamps, hydrant break flanges and some bonnet bolts. Additionally, tightening nuts on long bolts or all-thread rod is never a problem with REED's Thru-Bolt™ sockets which work by letting the bolt pass completely through the socket and arm head so nuts can be worked on any threaded length. Thru-bolt sockets replace the need for separate regular and deep sockets. L4N1XP provides superior performance and extra protection as the sealed ratchets keep out most debris and dirt. Regular tool cleaning and maintenance is recommended for both wrench models. These socket wrenches are made in USA.

The wheel pin is universal to all REED LCRC and RC cutters. It is used to hold the wheel in place and allows for easy change of wheels, whether from old to new, or from wheels for steel to wheels for cast/ductile iron, which gives these cutters their useful versatility. (Note: the RC36S and RC42S cutters are only for steel.) REED strongly recommends changing all four cutter wheels simultaneously for optimum cutter performance. The 93220 outboard roller is for use with all cutter wheels except the RCX wheel. Each cutter wheel requires two outboard rollers for a total of eight per cutter. The 93222 outboard roller is a specially designed roller for use with the RCX wheel only. When using RCX wheels, it is critical to change the outboard rollers from 93220 and use only the 93222 roller. The RCX wheels are designed to cut thicker-walled pipe, and the 93222 roller has a smaller diameter, which allows the longer profile of the RCX wheel to penetrate steel or stainless pipe wall up to 0.8 inches (20.3 mm). As with all LCRC or RC cutters, a total of eight outboard rollers is required per cutter. To cut only thicker-walled steel or stainless steel pipe, order cutters with the "X" designation (such as LCRC8X), because these come automatically equipped with the RCX wheels and 93222 rollers.

REED used its 120+ years of die-making experience to select the best materials, methods, and CNC production for its Universal Dies. These dies fit REED's 5301PD power drive, RIDGID® 300, 300 Compact, 535, 535 Automatic, 1215, 1822-I, 1224 plus the REED R811 Universal Die Head. Choose from REED's full line of High Speed Steel (HSS) universal dies in geometries for NPT, NPSM and BSPT. HSS dies last longer than alloy dies because HSS universal dies withstand high temperature without losing hardness. This feature allows them to cut faster than the alloy at room temperature. RIDGID® is a registered trademark of Ridgid, Inc. and is not associated with Reed Manufacturing Company.

REED used its 120+ years of die-making experience to select the best materials, methods, and CNC production for its Universal Dies. These dies fit REED's 5301PD power drive, RIDGID® 300, 300 Compact, 535, 535 Automatic, 1215, 1822-I, 1224 plus the REED R811 Universal Die Head. Choose from REED's full line of High Speed Steel (HSS) universal dies in geometries for NPT, NPSM and BSPT. HSS dies last longer than alloy dies because HSS universal dies withstand high temperature without losing hardness. This feature allows them to cut faster than the alloy at room temperature. RIDGID® is a registered trademark of Ridgid, Inc. and is not associated with Reed Manufacturing Company.

REED used its 120+ years of die-making experience to select the best materials, methods, and CNC production for its Universal Dies. These dies fit REED's 5301PD power drive, RIDGID® 300, 300 Compact, 535, 535 Automatic, 1215, 1822-I, 1224 plus the REED R811 Universal Die Head. Choose from REED's full line of High Speed Steel (HSS) universal dies in geometries for NPT, NPSM and BSPT. HSS dies last longer than alloy dies because HSS universal dies withstand high temperature without losing hardness. This feature allows them to cut faster than the alloy at room temperature. RIDGID® is a registered trademark of Ridgid, Inc. and is not associated with Reed Manufacturing Company.

REED used its 120+ years of die-making experience to select the best materials, methods, and CNC production for its Universal Dies. These dies fit REED's 5301PD power drive, RIDGID® 300, 300 Compact, 535, 535 Automatic, 1215, 1822-I, 1224 plus the REED R811 Universal Die Head. Choose from REED's full line of High Speed Steel (HSS) universal dies in geometries for NPT, NPSM and BSPT. HSS dies last longer than alloy dies because HSS universal dies withstand high temperature without losing hardness. This feature allows them to cut faster than the alloy at room temperature. RIDGID® is a registered trademark of Ridgid, Inc. and is not associated with Reed Manufacturing Company.

Reed used its 100+ years of die-making experience to select the best materials, methods and CNC production for its universal dies. These dies fit Reed's 5301PD power drive, Ridgid® 300, 300 compact, 535, 535 automatic, 1215, 1822-I, 1224 plus the reed R811 universal die head. Bevel dies add a chamfer to the outside edge of steel/stainless steel pipe for welding purposes. A bevel die set comes with 1 cutting segment and 3 guide segments. Reed offers alloy, high speed steel (HSS) and HSS for stainless steel universal dies in NPT or BSPT geometries. All three provide excellent threads. Alloy dies are the most economical. HSS dies last longer than alloy dies because HSS universal dies withstand high temperature without losing hardness. This feature allows them to cut faster than the alloy at room temperature. HSS for stainless steel dies are designed specially for stainless steel pipe. Use with reed Thread guard cutting oil for better and faster threads and longer die life.

Reed used its 100+ years of die-making experience to select the best materials, methods and CNC production for its universal dies. These dies fit Reed's 5301PD power drive, Ridgid® 300, 300 compact, 535, 535 automatic, 1215, 1822-I, 1224 plus the reed R811 universal die head. Bevel dies add a chamfer to the outside edge of steel/stainless steel pipe for welding purposes. A bevel die set comes with 1 cutting segment and 3 guide segments. Reed offers alloy, high speed steel (HSS) and HSS for stainless steel universal dies in NPT or BSPT geometries. All three provide excellent threads. Alloy dies are the most economical. HSS dies last longer than alloy dies because HSS universal dies withstand high temperature without losing hardness. This feature allows them to cut faster than the alloy at room temperature. HSS for stainless steel dies are designed specially for stainless steel pipe. Use with reed Thread guard cutting oil for better and faster threads and longer die life.

Reed 05638 Ratchet Ring and Handle, For Use With R12+ Threader

R12+ Dropheads ship completely assembled and ready to use with HSS segmental dies already in place. R12+ Dropheads can be used manually with the ratchet ring and handle or with REED's 700PD, 700APD and 701PD Power Drives. R12+ dropheads are interchangeable with RIDGID® 12-R dropheads and can also be utilized in the RIDGID® 700 power drive.

R12+ Dropheads ship completely assembled and ready to use with HSS segmental dies already in place. R12+ Dropheads can be used manually with the ratchet ring and handle or with REED's 700PD, 700APD and 701PD Power Drives. R12+ dropheads are interchangeable with RIDGID® 12-R dropheads and can also be utilized in the RIDGID® 700 power drive.

R12+ Dropheads ship completely assembled and ready to use with HSS segmental dies already in place. R12+ Dropheads can be used manually with the ratchet ring and handle or with REED's 700PD, 700APD and 701PD Power Drives. R12+ dropheads are interchangeable with RIDGID® 12-R dropheads and can also be utilized in the RIDGID® 700 power drive.

R12+ Dropheads ship completely assembled and ready to use with HSS segmental dies already in place. R12+ Dropheads can be used manually with the ratchet ring and handle or with REED's 700PD, 700APD and 701PD Power Drives. R12+ dropheads are interchangeable with RIDGID® 12-R dropheads and can also be utilized in the RIDGID® 700 power drive.

R12+ Dropheads ship completely assembled and ready to use with HSS segmental dies already in place. R12+ Dropheads can be used manually with the ratchet ring and handle or with REED's 700PD, 700APD and 701PD Power Drives. R12+ dropheads are interchangeable with RIDGID® 12-R dropheads and can also be utilized in the RIDGID® 700 power drive.

REED knows how to cut a good thread and high speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies show this with cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT. The segmental die design enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for REED R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following RIDGID® dropheads: 12-R, 00-R, 111-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders. Segmental dies are sold in full sets of four.NOTE: Available only in right-hand configuration.

REED knows how to cut a good thread and high speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies show this with cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT. The segmental die design enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for REED R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following RIDGID® dropheads: 12-R, 00-R, 111-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders. Segmental dies are sold in full sets of four.NOTE: Available only in right-hand configuration.

REED knows how to cut a good thread and high speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies show this with cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT. The segmental die design enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for REED R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following RIDGID® dropheads: 12-R, 00-R, 111-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders. Segmental dies are sold in full sets of four.NOTE: Available only in right-hand configuration.

REED knows how to cut a good thread and high speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies show this with cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT. The segmental die design enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for REED R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following RIDGID® dropheads: 12-R, 00-R, 111-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders. Segmental dies are sold in full sets of four.NOTE: Available only in right-hand configuration.

REED knows how to cut a good thread and high speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies show this with cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT. The segmental die design enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for REED R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following RIDGID® dropheads: 12-R, 00-R, 111-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders. Segmental dies are sold in full sets of four.NOTE: Available only in right-hand configuration.

REED knows how to cut a good thread and high speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies show this with cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT. The segmental die design enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for REED R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following RIDGID® dropheads: 12-R, 00-R, 111-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders. Segmental dies are sold in full sets of four.NOTE: Available only in right-hand configuration.

R811 Universal Die Head uses universal dies from REED, Ridgid®, Wheeler-Rex®, Berkley and some private brands. R811 fits REED's 5301PD Power Drive and RIDGID® machine models 300, 535 and 1822. The R811 universal die head offers easy-to-adjust size selection with manual open/close operation, along with die lubrication slots. R811 does not include universal dies, order them separately. The R811 die head holds any NPT, NPSM, BSPT, or Bevel-type REED Universal Dies. Geared Threading Dies: The R65 die is made for easier work with larger pipe and in remote locations. It fits Ridgid® brand 65 geared heads. Like other REED chasers, the R65 is backed by REED's 120+ years of die-making experience, and is made in the USA.

For the Enclosed Ratchet Threader Sets, the dies and dropheads are manufactured on CNC machines for cutting precision during the threading process. Sets contain enclosed dropheads and a ratchet handle in a compact, reinforced plastic carrying case. The dropheads are the lightest available, size for size. The enclosed dropheads in these sets can be used manually or with the REED 601PD Power Drive. To replace a drophead, refer to REED Enclosed Dropheads. Dropheads for pipe sizes up through 1-1/4" are interchangeable with RIDGID® 11-R and R200, Super-Ego® 600, Virax® 1362, Rothenberger™ Super Cut hand ratchet threaders and Supertronic portable power threaders.

All Reed cutter wheels are made from high shock-resistant tool steel, while competitive cutter wheels are made from carbon steel or still lower quality tool steel. By using this higher quality raw material, Reed cutter wheels can be made thinner and can therefore cut pipe more easily and leave less burr. Also, because of their higher quality, certified material, only Reed cutter wheels can be heat-treated for the perfect balance between hardness and toughness to make Reed cutter wheels resist breakage and last longer.

All REED cutter wheels are made from high shock-resistant tool steel, while competitive cutter wheels are made from carbon steel or still lower quality tool steel. By using this higher quality raw material, REED cutter wheels can be made thinner and can therefore cut pipe more easily and leave less burr. Also, because of their higher quality, certified material, only REED cutter wheels can be heat-treated for the perfect balance between hardness and toughness to make REED cutter wheels resist breakage and last longer.