REED Tools for PP-RCT Pipe

With PP‑RCT approved across many major codes and used in plumbing, hydronics, industrial systems, and more, proper tools are needed. REED pipe peelers and pipe cutters provide the reliable prep and precision on which installers can depend.

Per the Plastics Pipe Institute, these are some applications for PP-RCT:

• Hot- and cold-water plumbing distribution, residential and commercial
• Reclaimed water collection and distribution
• Hydronic distribution to radiators, convectors, fan coils, chilled beams, etc.
• Use as headers for hydronic applications such as radiant heating/cooling, snow & ice melting, turf conditioning
• Distribution pipe and tubing for radiant heating/cooling, snow & ice melting, turf conditioning
• Chilled water and condenser water for cooling towers, data centers, supercomputers
• Industrial and process piping for applications such as semiconductor manufacturing, high-purity pharmaceuticals, and chemical processes
• Gravity and pressurized chemical drainage, such as in laboratories
• Compressed air (when approved by the pipe manufacturer)
• Food processing (when approved by the pipe manufacturer)
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When working with PP‑RCT, the right tools make all the difference in speed and finish. REED tools give installers the confidence to prep PP‑RCT properly the first time.

PE Pipe Peelers

REED PEPEEL Pipe Peelers come in two models: one for 1½″–6″ (48–168 mm) pipe and another for 6″–12″ (168–324 mm). Both use an adjustable roller chain for a solid grip and uniform peeling across their size ranges. These rotary‑style scrapers deliver a uniform peel even on out‑of‑round pipe, thanks to a spring‑loaded design that automatically adjusts to high and low spots.

Quick Release Tubing Cutters

For the cleanest results on PP‑RCT, choose the Quick Release Tubing Cutter for a flush face. Cut‑off saws may be fast, but they regularly leave jagged pipe ends that create extra prep work. Using the right tool—a REED Quick Release cutter —helps installers save time and avoid frustration by starting with a square cut surface before the peeling or scraping step. For the best performance on PP‑RCT pipe with its lined center, REED recommends using a PVC application cutter wheel.

Guillotine Pipe Cutters

To cut larger diameter PP-RCT, REED offers Guillotine Pipe Cutters. These cutters use a threaded screw drive for the operator manually to twist the handle and slice through the pipe wall. The Guillotine Cutter gives an excellent cut finish which saves time on the jobsite. Operators will need to take care to monitor blade life as the thick pipe wall wears down the blade.