Split Frame Clamshell

MID Industrial Tools Inc. provides the highest-quality cold-cutting pipe machines from trusted manufacturers. Achieve next-level precision and accuracy today — industrial tools rental or purchase options to suit your project needs.

  • 19 standard models from a 2 to 42-inch cutting range.
  • Split-frame design for easy mounting.
  • Pneumatic, electric and hydraulic drive options.
  • We keep 6 to 42-inch sizes in stock. Upon request, we can work with industry partners to obtain 2 to 180-inch sizes.

Achieve Outstanding Operational Performance

MID Industrial Tools Inc. offers the ultimate convenience and speed with split frame clamshells. 

Our ALL-IN-ONE tool cuts pipe and bevels without needing multiple tools. 

Each split-frame design allows for easy mounting on-site

You can use the tool with pneumatic, hydraulic or electric drive options as needed. 

Apply various accessories for pipe beveling, facing and counterboring or tubing applications. 

clamshell on a pipe
clamshell on a pipe

Investing in our clamshell pipe cutter offers the following advantages:

  • Portable and lightweight designs: Easily transport and set up the device on pipe already installed in a system.
  • Versatility for different jobs: Complete various operations on different pipe sizes and materials as needed.
  • Access to tight spaces: Fit into tight, hard-to-reach spaces as needed for your operational requirements.
  • High clamping stability: Use the clamp’s strong holding power to complete precise machining capabilities.
  • Multiple capabilities: Work efficiently without needing to cut with a saw and use a separate beveling tool.
  • Reduced risks: Minimize the risk of on-site sparks and fire hazards with our cold cutting pipe machine.
ModelUnit of MeasureWorking RangeABCMachine Weight
CS6Std. - in.2" - 6"7.2820.167.5691.3 lbs
Metric - mm50 - 168185.0512.0192.041.5kg
CS8Std. - in.2" - 8"9.2922.27.5693.5 lbs
Metric - mm50 - 230236.0564.0192.042.5 kg
CS10Std. - in.4" - 10"11.1424.097.5697.9 lbs
Metric - mm114 - 275283.0612.0192.044.5 kg
CS12Std. - in.6" - 12"13.1526.187.56116.6 lbs
Metric - mm168 - 325334.0665.0192.053 kg
CS14Std. - in.8" - 14"15.228.317.56123.2 lbs
Metric - mm219 - 377386.0719.0192.056 kg
CS16Std. - in.10" - 16"17.2430.557.68132 lbs
Metric - mm273 - 426438.0776.0195.060 kg
CS18Std. - in.12" - 18"18.4631.777.68144.1 lbs
Metric - mm300 - 457469.0807.0195.065.5kg
CS20Std. - in.14" - 20"20.4333.947.68169.4 lbs
Metric - mm355 - 508519.0862.0195.077 kg
CS22Std. - in.16" - 22"22.4435.837.68172.8 lbs
Metric - mm400 - 560570.0910.0195.079 kg
CS24Std. - in.18" - 24"24.3337.87.68187 lbs
Metric - mm457 - 610618.0960.0195.085 kg
CS26Std. - in.20" - 26"26.3840.167.68211.2 lbs
Metric - mm508 - 660670.01020.0195.096 kg
CS28Std. - in.22" - 28"28.3142.687.8250.8 lbs
Metric - mm550 - 715719.01084.0198.0114 kg
CS30Std. - in.24" - 30"30.3144.657.8255.2 lbs
Metric - mm600 - 762770.01134.0198.0116 kg
CS32Std. - in.26" - 32"32.6847.018.15265.1 lbs
Metric - mm660 - 813830.01194.0207.0120.5 kg
CS36Std. - in.30" - 36"36.3851.028.43317.9 lbs
Metric - mm762 - 914924.01296.0214.0144.5 kg
CS42Std. - in.36" - 42"42.457.88.5434.5 lbs
Metric - mm914 - 10661077.01468.0216.0197.5 kg
CS48Std. - in.42" - 48"49.1364.88.5536.8 lbs
Metric - mm1066 - 12301248.01646.0216.0244 kg

We stock sizes ranging from 6 to 42 inches and can source sizes from 2 to 180 inches through our industry partners upon request. 

Check out our specification table below to choose from our standard model or select our large, customizable sizes to meet your operational requirements.

a drawing of a pipe and a picture of two men working on a pipe using a split frame clamshell