Portable Cutting for Steel & Stainless Pipe

When the pipe can't conveniently come to the cutting machine, take the cutting machine to the pipe. Garrick Herbert Pipe Saws provide portable ASADA cutting equipment for steel & stainless pipe across plumbing, mechanical services, industrial maintenance, fabrication & on-site pipework.

The ASADA PS200SP Reciprocating Pipe Saw combines a 1500W motor, variable cutting speed & chain vice for securing the saw around compatible pipe. Its published cutting range covers 50–200mm steel pipe & 50–200mm stainless pipe, with stainless applications specified to wall thicknesses of 3mm or less.

Where cutting forms the first stage of pipe preparation, Garrick Herbert | Pipe & Bolt Threading provides equipment for suitable threaded connections. Long workpieces can be supported with Garrick Herbert | Roller Stands, while Garrick Herbert | Bandsaw & Parts provides an alternative for compatible stock better suited to stationary workshop cutting.

For installed, oversized or difficult-to-move pipe, portable cutting puts the equipment where the work is.

What Are Garrick Herbert Pipe Saws?

Garrick Herbert's pipe-cutting range includes ASADA professional equipment designed for portable cutting of compatible pipe.

Instead of feeding material through a stationary saw, the PS200SP is positioned at the workpiece. Its supplied chain vice secures the saw around compatible pipe while the reciprocating blade performs the cut.

Key PS200SP features include:

► 1500W / 2HP electric motor
► 240V operation
► Variable speed from 700–2,060 strokes per minute
► 50–200mm steel pipe capacity
► 50–200mm stainless pipe capacity
► Stainless pipe wall thickness up to 3mm
► Slow-speed start
► Electrical overload protection
► Double-insulated motor
► 3.9kg machine weight
► Chain vice
► Spare blades
► Carry case

At 3.9kg, the machine provides a portable cutting option for suitable workshop, maintenance & site applications where moving the pipe to conventional stationary equipment would be impractical.

Why Choose An ASADA Pipe Saw?

Picture a length of pipe already running through a plant room, workshop or mechanical installation. Moving the entire workpiece isn't always realistic.

A portable reciprocating pipe saw allows the cutting setup to be taken directly to compatible material. The chain vice provides a dedicated method of securing the saw at the cutting position, while variable speed provides adjustment across suitable applications.

Typical work can include:

► Mechanical-services pipework
► Industrial maintenance
► Steel pipe installation
► Stainless pipe cutting
► Plant-room modifications
► Plumbing & pipe fitting
► Fabrication preparation
► Repair work
► On-site alterations
► Workshop pipe processing

This makes the PS200SP particularly useful where access, pipe position & portability matter alongside cutting capacity.

Common Applications

Mechanical Services

Installed services don't always leave room for conventional workshop machinery.

Where compatible pipe needs alteration during mechanical-services work, a portable saw can be positioned at the required cutting point rather than moving long sections through a stationary machine.

Check the surrounding installation before starting. Adjacent services, pipe contents, access & applicable isolation procedures all need to be addressed for the specific job.

Industrial Maintenance

A shutdown rarely rewards unnecessary material handling.

Damaged, redundant or modified pipework may need cutting where it sits. Within its published capacity, the PS200SP provides a portable option for compatible steel & stainless pipe.

Before cutting existing pipework, follow applicable site procedures for isolation, inspection & preparation.

Pipe Fabrication

The cut is usually one step in a longer process.

A typical pipe preparation sequence may look like:

Measure → Mark → Support → Cut → Deburr → Thread / Prepare → Join → Inspect

Planning the later operations before cutting helps establish finished length & any material allowance required for threading or other preparation.

Plant Rooms & Confined Work Areas

Floor space disappears quickly around pumps, valves, vessels & existing services.

A portable saw reduces dependence on bringing large stationary machinery into the work area. Access still needs to allow correct installation of the chain vice, saw movement & safe completion of the cut.

Steel Pipe Alterations

Steel pipe may need shortening before threading, fitting or fabrication.

Where a threaded connection follows the cut, Threading Tools provides complementary equipment for suitable pipe-preparation work.

Measure with the finished connection in mind rather than treating cutting length as an isolated dimension.

Stainless Pipe Cutting

Stainless pipe deserves careful attention to both diameter & wall thickness.

Garrick specifies the PS200SP for 50–200mm stainless pipe with wall thickness of 3mm or less. Confirm the actual workpiece against those published specifications before cutting.

ASADA PS200SP Specifications

A portable saw still needs to match the pipe.

Check the individual machine instructions & published specifications for the material being processed before operation.

Portable Pipe Saw vs Workshop Bandsaw

Where the material sits can determine which cutting method makes more sense.

For loose stock moving repeatedly through a fabrication workshop, a bandsaw can provide a dedicated cutting station.

When compatible pipe is installed, oversized or awkward to move, portability becomes a much more important advantage.

Selecting The Correct Pipe Saw Blade

Blade choice matters every time the saw meets the material.

ASADA replacement blades are available across several lengths & tooth configurations:

Match the blade to the machine, pipe material, dimensions & manufacturer's recommendations.

For additional cutting consumables across compatible workshop machinery, Metal Cutting Saw Blades provides options for broader metal-saw applications.

Keeping correctly identified spare blades available can also reduce disruption where pipe cutting forms a regular part of maintenance or fabrication work.

Preparing Pipe Before Cutting

Good results begin before the trigger is pulled.

Identify The Material

Confirm whether the workpiece is steel, stainless steel or another material & verify that it falls within the machine's intended applications.

Measure Diameter & Wall Thickness

Don't judge pipe dimensions by appearance.

Measure the actual workpiece & compare it with the published capacity. Wall thickness deserves particular attention for stainless applications.

Mark The Finished Length

Work backwards from what the pipe needs to become.

Threading, joining or other preparation may influence where the cut belongs, so establish those requirements before removing material.

Secure The Cutting Setup

The PS200SP includes a chain vice for securing the saw around compatible pipe.

Install & operate the equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions before beginning the cut.

Control Both Sides

Every completed cut creates two separate pieces.

Consider how each side will be supported or controlled when the blade breaks through, particularly with long or heavy material.

Supporting Long Pipe

The blade works across a relatively small area. The pipe can extend metres beyond it.

Suitable support becomes particularly important with loose material being processed in a workshop. Position supports according to length, weight, balance & cutting position rather than automatically placing one beneath the furthest end.

For heavier pipe & other workshop stock requiring movement or positioning, Material Handling Equipment provides complementary equipment for suitable handling tasks.

Plan what the complete workpiece will do before, during & immediately after the cut.

After Cutting – Preparing The Pipe For What Comes Next

A finished cut often marks the beginning of the next operation.

Deburring & Edge Preparation

Depending on the material & connection method, a cut end may require suitable deburring or additional preparation.

Metal Cutting & Grinding Tools provides complementary equipment for appropriate metal cutting, grinding & preparation work.

For further practical information, the Complete Guide Abrasive Cutting Grinding Discs explains common abrasive applications across cutting, grinding & finishing.

Thread Preparation

A pipe destined for a threaded connection needs more than a square cut.

Confirm finished length & required preparation before cutting so sufficient material remains for the intended connection. The appropriate threading process should then be matched to the pipe & application.

Welded Pipe Fabrication

Some cut pipe becomes part of a fabricated assembly rather than receiving a threaded connection.

Where welding follows preparation, How to Choose the Right Welding Machine for Your Fabrication Shop provides practical guidance for matching welding equipment to the material, process & workshop requirements.

Portable Pipe Saw vs Manual Pipe Cutter

More power isn't automatically the better answer.

A manual cutter can remain an effective choice for smaller compatible pipe. A reciprocating saw becomes more compelling where the pipe dimensions, cutting frequency or work conditions call for powered cutting.

Keeping The Pipe Saw Ready For Work

Portable equipment can move between workshops, vehicles & sites, so routine checks shouldn't become an afterthought.

Before use:

► Inspect the machine for visible damage
► Check the power lead & applicable electrical components
► Confirm the blade is suitable & serviceable
► Inspect the chain vice & securing arrangement
► Check applicable guards & machine components
► Verify the pipe against published capacity
► Follow the manufacturer's operating instructions

After work, clean the equipment as appropriate & store the saw & blades securely in the supplied case.

For additional equipment-care guidance, 7 Signs Your Power Tool Needs a Service Before It Fails on Site covers warning signs worth investigating before a tool becomes unavailable during a job.

Expert Tips

Measure wall thickness as well as diameter. Outside diameter alone doesn't establish whether a pipe falls within the complete published specification.

Plan for the moment of separation. Make sure both resulting pipe sections remain appropriately controlled when the blade completes the cut.

Select the blade around the work. Material, pipe dimensions & manufacturer guidance should determine blade choice.

Allow for the next operation. Threading or connection preparation can affect the finished cutting length.

Use variable speed purposefully. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations rather than treating maximum speed as the default setting.

Check the chain vice before every setup. Securing the saw correctly is part of preparing the cut.

Identify spare blades clearly. Store blade model & specification information so the correct replacement can be selected without guesswork.

Choose the cutting method around the material location. Portable pipe saws suit pipe that is difficult to bring to machinery; repeated loose-stock cutting may be better handled at a stationary saw.