RIDGID HC-450 Hole Cutting Tool — Cat. No. 57597

The RIDGID HC-450 is a heavy-duty hole-cutting machine designed for continuous dry or oiled hole cutting in steel pipe. Cat. No. 57597 is the 230 V, 50/60 Hz version and provides a maximum hole-cutting capacity of 4¾" (120 mm). Its integral motor and gear reduction are designed to optimize performance with large-diameter hole saws.

The HC-450 is suited to mechanical, industrial maintenance, plumbing and fire-protection applications, particularly where larger branch holes need to be cut accurately. Dual-side controls, two carrying handles and a built-in level facilitate mounting, alignment and operation.

Key features:

• Designed for continuous dry or oiled hole cutting.
• Maximum hole diameter of 4¾" (120 mm).
• Mounts on pipe from 1¼" to 8" diameter.
• Integral motor and gear reduction for large hole saws.
• Dual-side controls for convenient operation.
• Two carrying handles assist mounting and alignment.
• Built-in level for multiple-hole alignment.
• GFCI and built-in circuit breaker provide operator protection.