SPLIT FRAME CLAMSHELL COLD CUTTING AND BEVELLING MACHINES SCAN QR CODE TO WATCH VIDEO PRODUCT BROCHURE
Open the catalog to page 1INTRODUCING THE S.F.E. GROUP The Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group (in short: S.F.E. Group) was founded in 2019 after the merger of three world leading OEM’s in the field of pipe fabrication tooling and machinery: B&B Pipe and Industrial Tools LLC (USA), Mathey Dearman Inc. (USA) and TAG Pipe Equipment Specialists (UK). In a time span of 5 years, another 4 renowned and market leading companies were acquired and added to the S.F.E. Group portfolio: Axxair (France, 2022), Magnatech (USA, 2023), Climax (USA, 2023) and Sumner (USA, 2025). The vision and philosophy of the S.F.E. Group is to...
Open the catalog to page 2INTRODUCING TAG PIPE The S.F.E. Group’s brand TAG Pipe Equipment Specialists LTD (in short: TAG PIPE) has its roots in the 1980’s in the United Kingdom with the manufacturing and supplying of pipework fabrication tools and machinery. Over the years TAG PIPE became internationally one of the foremost leaders in its field, and today S.F.E. Group’s unrivalled TAG PIPE range of cold cutting and bevelling machines is established and recognized as a world class leading brand. Backed by more than 40 years of development, TAG PIPE not only offers the highest quality heavy duty machines utilizing the...
Open the catalog to page 3PIPE EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS 48 - 120" o/d / 1,220 - 3,050 mm o/dLarger sizes and customised machines available upon request • Functions: External bevelling / internal bevelling / counter-boring / compound bevelling / J-prep bevelling • Materials: Any kind of steel and exotic alloy • Power: Pneumatic, hydraulic or servo electric motor (220v or three phase 380/400/415/480v) INTRODUCTION TAG's new split frame clamshells are essentially portable lathes. Offering the versatility to cut and bevel (simultaneously if required), face, counterbore and o/d machine pipes (and vessels) of almost any diameter....
Open the catalog to page 4TAG advanced cam roller bearing system enables fine adjustment of bearings for optimal performance and maintenance delivering smooth precise rotation. Using the latest high grade aluminium along with treated steel crown the TAG split frames are designed for heavy duty industrial on-site use. Custom made wooden box to insure TAG advanced feeding system delivers protection of the machine. feed through worm and crown to evenly distribute pressure through the feeding screw, resulting in reduced vibration and wear on cutting tools. Double striker enables feeding of 0.2 mm per revolution, also utilising...
Open the catalog to page 5tool boxes and accessories The tool boxes are available in various configurations to accept the full range of TAG tooling. standard low clearance tool box • Supplied as standard with complete machine Cutting and bevelling all materials up to 4.7" / 120 mm wall thickness • Low profile for tight access situations Cutting and bevelling all materials up to 4.7" / 120 mm wall thickness • Ensuring accurate weld prep and root face by mechanically tracking the o/d of the pipe (ideal for out of round and large diameters pipe) Cutting and bevelling all materials up to 0.8" / 20 mm wall thickness COUNTER...
Open the catalog to page 6TAG CLAMSHELL POWER OPTIONS & DRIVE UNITS To meet the varying needs of job-sites worldwide, TAG’s clamshell motors and drives are available in a range of configurations. Drive motors are available in servo electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric configurations. Motor mounting flanges are standard available in straight back (in-line) and elbow / right angle version. Front drive reversible version is optional. TSFC60 - TSFC120: IN-LINE MOTOR OPTIONS DOUBLE SERVO ELECTRIC MOTOR PNEUMATIC MOTOR * HYDRAULIC MOTOR *On TSFC60 - TSFC120 for double pneumatic motorization, the double pneumatic conversion...
Open the catalog to page 7TOOLING TAG offers two ranges of standard HSS-Co (High Speed Steel-Cobalt) tooling: • TAG formed / solid tooling: including sever/cut, bevel, double-bevel, compound bevel, J-prepping and counter bore tools. The tooling is available in a range of different lengths and sizes, allowing for a precise match between the tooling and its applications. • TAG holder and insert tooling (recommended): including sever/cut, bevel, compound bevel and counter bore tools. Many holders utilize the same interchangeable inserts, reducing the quantity of consumable parts. TAG also offers, next to its extensive range...
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Open the catalog to page 9split frame technical features Our group policy is one of continuous improvement. Products and data tables are subject to change or vary from those illustrated. • All complete machines are supplied with: machine ring/body, motor, tool boxes, striker, locking jaws, machine box, service tools. • A protective custom built wooden box is supplied. • Drawings, instruction manual and warranty certificate are also supplied as standard. • Pneumatic machine must be used with filter lubricator and oil - use without will void warranty. split frame packing weights and dimensions
Open the catalog to page 10tag split frame clamshell cnc crossbar • Functions: External V-J-bevelling / internal bevelling / counter-boring / compound bevelling / weld removal / flange facing flange preparation (flat face, raised face, RTJ groove, male & female) / Norsok compact flange machining / OD turning / radius preparation / heat exchanger seal face machining • Materials: Any kind of steel and exotic alloy, titanium and all other hard material • Power: Electrical controller (three phase 380-480V) with servo motor TAG's advanced single point fully programmable CNC Crossbar, designed for seamless integration with TAG's...
Open the catalog to page 11tooling tool holder tools An outside bevelling tool holder and an inside bevelling tool holder are available. Outside bevelling tool (PART NO. CCBTHE2020K12) Inside bevelling tool (PART NO. CCBTHI2020K12) application example INSERTS FOR CARBON STEEL & STAINLESS STEEL Double-sided J-groove joint preparation with internal machining for a nuclear application.
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