BeadTrimmer™ Product Line

Time and field tested, R&L's patented BeadTrimmer™ product line is the first and only HDPE fusion bead removal tooling made in the USA. The manually operated BT2 and BT3, has become an industry standard because of how quickly and cleanly it removes the internal bead in nominal pipe sizes 3" to 24". Now, with the addition of the pneumatic Mega-Large BeadTrimmer™ (MLBT) which removes the internal fusion bead in large diameter pipe sizes 24" to 54", and the Universal External BeadTrimmer™ (UEBT) that removes external beads on pipes between 6" to 65" (OD) – R&L's complete catalog has the right tool for any HDPE job.

Three generations of experience in thermoplastic pipe and piping systems, R&L Manufacturing is a family owned and operated industrial tooling manufacturer based in Vancouver, Washington USA. R&L Manufacturing is proud manufacturers of the first, and only, fusion bead removal tooling made in the US, the BeadTrimmer™. The BeadTrimmer™ catalog includes our hand operated BT2/BT3 series and our pneumatic tooling, the Universal External BeadTrimmer™ (UEBT) and Mega-Large BeadTrimmer™ (MLBT).

Host Peter Dyke of PE Alliance talks bead removal with R&L's Sean and Jesse Salsberry at McElroy's Summer Spotlight. We had a great time in Tulsa and appreciate the opportunity to showcase our bead removal tooling to other industry leaders. Thank you McElroy and PE Alliance for the invitation!

R&L Manufacturing's BeadTrimmer™ tooling is designed to remove the interior fusion bead in High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fused pipe only. The Mega-Large BeadTrimmer™ series offers three sizes to accomodate a range of large diameter pipe: MLBT-30, MLBT-36, MLBT-54. For more information about the Mega-Large BeadTrimmer™ or any of our bead removal products, go to www.rlmfg.com.

R&L Manufacturing, Inc. President, Sean Salsberry, showcases the Universal External BeadTrimmer™ (UEBT) and how quickly it can remove the external bead in fused HDPE pipe (12" and up). Removing the external fusion bead in High Density Polyethylene pipe is an observed and effective practice in Sliplining , Swagelining, Duct & Conduit Work, and Dual Containment Systems. Thank you Alliance for PE Pipe for inviting us to demonstrate at the 2023 PEA Summer Spotlight, and to McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. for hosting the live streamed event. Learn more about our patented BeadTrimmer™ tooling at www.RLMFG.com

R&L Manufacturing's Universal External BeadTrimmer™ (UEBT) makes quick work of the external bead on a 30" SDR 11 fusion. The UEBT is a pneumatic tool and requires an air compressor (not included) to power the reciprocating steel chisel. It is the most effective way to remove the external fusion bead on pipe sizes 12" and up. Removing the external fusion bead in High Density Polyethylene pipe is an observed and effective practice in Sliplining , Swagelining, Duct & Conduit Work, and Dual Containment Systems. Learn more about our patented BeadTrimmer™ tooling at www.RLMFG.com

EFFICIENCY: THAT'S OUR MANTRA Efficiency is our focal point, it is what fuels our innovation and growth. This word is the lens we view the industrial field through and the catalyst behind our game-changing products. At R&L Manufacturing, "It's all about efficiency". Since 2000, R&L Manufacturing has provided the thermoplastic piping industry with the tools and machinery needed to get the job done right. We are a family-owned and operated company with three generations of Mechanical Engineers and Machinists working under the same roof. Our goal is simple: continuously ideate, create and provide our customers in the thermoplastic piping industry with the tools they need. www.rlmfg.com