• Drill and tap water mains while they remain under pressure Lightweight yet strong, corrosion-resistant aluminum frames are easy to carry and set-up Pressure relieving valve allows for a one-step operation making it simple to use Modular design allows fast and simple conversion to drilling machine

REED's Direct Tapping Machine is used to drill and tap water mains while under pressure, then to install 3/4'' or 1'' corporation stops in a 2-step operation. It covers a range of 4'' - 48'' cast or ductile iron and C900 PVC with the use of saddles and chain extensions (saddles sold separate). The TM1100 tapping machine features a flip clamp feed system. Anodized and epoxy-painted aluminum frames provide a lightweight yet sturdy machine for tough in-ditch applications. The swing valve allows easy change-out from drill tap to corporation insertion tool without main shutdown. Tapping machine uses REED DT and DTP series drill taps.