Description
The Heavy-Duty X-Tip Chain is our most aggressive sewer cleaning chain, designed for tackling tough pipe obstructions. Built from 4mm thick chain, its added weight delivers powerful cutting performance against roots, tuberculation, scale, cement, and failed liners.
The X-shaped alloy teeth act like blades, scouring the inner pipe wall while the tool’s centrifugal force keeps it centered for consistent cleaning.
You can order it with a drill head at the front or without one. Note that the drill head has a crown shape, which provides a more aggressive cutting action in the forward direction. Be cautious when navigating around a 90-degree bend with this head. Although the head is angled to allow it to pass through a 90-degree bend, it’s still extremely aggressive when cutting around bends. If you’re concerned about damaging the pipe wall in tight bends, we recommend using the chain without a drill head.
The chain attaches to a flex shaft with set screws and all models come with three separate stainless steel chains of varying lengths. The chains are adjustable, allowing you to clean smaller pipe sizes by spreading the hubs further apart on the shaft.
The Heavy-Duty X-Tip Chain is designed for professional drain cleaning of metal and ceramic pipes. We do not recommend using these chains in PVC pipes, as they will damage the pipe wall in a short period of time.
- Select the appropriate chain based on pipe diameter and shaft thickness.
- Attach the chain securely to the flex shaft using the set screws.
- Insert the tool into the pipe and gradually increase rotation speed.
- Allow the X-shaped teeth to break down roots, scale, or hardened blockages.
- Use controlled movement to avoid excessive force, especially in bends.
- If using the optional drill head, exercise caution around 90° bends due to its aggressive cutting action.
- Flush the pipe thoroughly after cleaning to remove debris.
For best results, use with 10mm or 12mm shafts to ensure sufficient torque for heavy-duty applications.
- Suitable for use with Picote Super Midi, Picote Maxi Miller, and Picote Midi Cleaner as they use heavy-duty shafts (10mm or 12mm).
(Please note that we do not claim to be producing original parts for any of the brands mentioned above).
Pro tip: Watch this video to see how this chain can be used to tackle extremely tough blockages by winding it around the shaft to form a ‘spear’.
Points to note