GBC BOILER 1-4 K Portable Pipe Beveling Machine

The GBC BOILER 1-4 K is a portable pipe beveler that locks inside diameters from 23 to 108 mm (0.90–4.25 in). Light and easy to handle at 9–10 kg, it is intended for fabrication shops as well as maintenance on boilers and on-site work in power plants and refineries. Pneumatic, electric and battery versions share the same chuck and capacities.

Small-bore beveling for plant maintenance

Small-bore process and boiler lines are often prepared where they sit, so the machine must be carried in, clamped and run by one person. The BOILER 1-4 K has a compact, sturdy body, a four-slot chuck and an easily interchangeable power unit. Its 40 mm axial stroke allows deeper facing and counterboring than the smaller MINI K.

For repetitive preparations, an optional pneumatic auto-locking device speeds clamping and release. A reduced-diameter 80 mm chuck helps in tight spots, and an elbow kit extends use to elbows with IDs of 38–103 mm (1.49–4.05 in). A reduced shaft of Ø 20 mm covers bores of 20–30 mm.

Technical specifications

Picking the drive version

The pneumatic BOILER 1-4 K gives the highest torque, up to 313 Nm at 8 bar, and is the one to choose where compressed air of about 1000 Nl/min is available. The electric version runs from 110 or 220 V mains; the battery version removes cables and hoses entirely, which helps on scaffolding and in confined boiler spaces. Carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex and Inconel are among the materials listed.

Typical tasks include beveling boiler tubes for replacement panels, squaring and bevelling small-bore process lines, and counterboring to match mating fittings. For a series of identical tubes, the auto-locking option shortens each set-up; keep the four tool slots loaded with the facing, bevelling and counterboring tools the joint requires so that one clamping covers the whole end preparation.

Documents and quotation

The GBC BOILER 1-4 K data sheet is attached. Other GBC and Tri Tool machines are in Pipe Cutting & Bevelling Machines.

For a quotation, send the pipe or tube ID and wall, material, bevel profile, power option and accessories such as the auto-locking device, 80 mm chuck or elbow kit.