Pneumatic Power Hacksaws: Cold Cutting for Hazardous Industrial Environments
Designed for demanding industrial cutting applications, these pneumatic power hacksaws provide powerful, controlled cold-cutting performance where electric tools may not be suitable. Their air-driven operation makes them an effective solution for hazardous and potentially explosive work areas, including oil and gas facilities, petrochemical plants, refineries, and process-piping operations.
With a compact, portable design and compatibility with hacksaw blades up to 37 inches long, these tools are built to cut large-diameter pipe, structural steel, tanks, and solid metal stock—even in confined, overhead, or difficult-to-access locations.
Key Benefits
- Cold-Cutting Capability for Hazardous Areas: Pneumatic operation helps reduce ignition risks in Ex environments where conventional electric cutting tools cannot be used.
- Powerful 1.5 HP Air Drive: Delivers consistent torque for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and other demanding industrial materials.
- Wide Blade Compatibility: Accepts a broad selection of hacksaw blades up to 37″ long, supporting different material types, wall thicknesses, and cutting requirements.
- Portable for Field Work: Compact construction enables efficient cutting of pipe, structural steel, and solid bar stock in tight, confined, elevated, or overhead work areas.
- Built for Industrial Reliability: Designed to support critical maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, fabrication, and repair work in harsh operating conditions.
Applications & Usage
- Cutting pipe, tanks, structural steel, solid bar, wood, and other job-site materials
- Large-diameter pipe cutting for process-piping and industrial maintenance operations
- Shutdowns, turnarounds, and repair work in refineries, chemical plants, and power facilities
- Oil, gas, petrochemical, marine, and heavy industrial applications
- Cutting operations in hazardous Zones 1, 2, 21, and 22, subject to the applicable model certification and site safety requirements
- Field work in confined spaces and locations where access for larger cutting equipment is limited
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item ID / Model | 5 1212 0010 N* / 5 1212 0050 |
| Power Output | 1.5 HP |
| Throttle Type | Roll Throttle: Model 5 1212 0010 N / Lever Throttle: Model 5 1212 0050 |
| Air Consumption | 51 CFM |
| Operating Air Pressure | 90 PSI |
| Strokes per Minute | 100–350 SPM |
| Blade Stroke Length | 2-3/8″ |
| Air Connection | 3/4″ NPT |
| Recommended Hose Size | 1/2″ ID |
| Weight | 15.4 lbs. |
| ATEX Classification* | II2GExhIIBT5Gb |
* Model 5 1212 0010 N features a roll throttle and is intended for use with an automatic-feed pipe clamp. ATEX certification is available on select models; confirm the exact model and certification requirements before use in hazardous locations.
PENEQ: Your Industrial Cutting Solutions Partner in the UAE
PENEQ supports industrial customers across Dubai and the United Arab Emirates with professional portable cutting equipment, genuine accessories, and application-based technical guidance.
As an official representative and authorized distributor, PENEQ can help your team select the appropriate pneumatic hacksaw, clamp system, blade type, and hazardous-area configuration for your project’s material, pipe diameter, operating environment, and safety requirements.
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