RIDGID 918-I Heavy Duty Roll Grooving Machine
Catalog No.: 65902 | Model: 918-I | Voltage: 230 V
Product Description
The RIDGID® Model 918-I Heavy Duty Roll Grooving Machine, Cat. No. 65902, is a professional power roll grooving machine designed to produce fast, accurate and consistent grooves in steel, stainless steel, PVC and copper pipe. The machine combines a 1/2 HP universal motor, heavy-duty transmission and a custom-designed two-stage hydraulic pump to provide smooth, reliable pipe grooving while helping minimize pipe flare, operator fatigue and hydraulic-fluid leakage.
The 918-I is supplied with a rugged wheel stand and tray, making it suitable for workshop and jobsite applications. The stand is designed for mobility while maintaining stability, and its tray can support up to 200 lb (90.7 kg). A heavy-duty foot switch provides convenient on/off control during operation.
The 65902 version is the 230 V / 220–240 V model, intended for export markets. RIDGID lists the complete machine at 185 lb (84.1 kg).
Key Features
• Heavy-duty 1/2 HP universal motor with robust transmission.
• 45 RPM no-load speed for controlled roll-grooving operation.
• Custom two-stage hydraulic pump for smooth groove formation and reduced pipe flare.
• Rugged wheel stand for mobility and stability.
• Heavy-duty foot switch for convenient machine control.
• Suitable for a broad range of steel, stainless steel, PVC and copper pipe.
• Quick and practical roll-set changeover for different pipe sizes.
• Designed for consistent and accurate grooving for mechanical piping and fire-protection applications.
Typical Applications
The RIDGID 918-I is suitable for:
• Fire sprinkler and fire protection piping
• HVAC and mechanical piping systems
• Commercial and industrial plumbing
• Grooved coupling pipe installations
• Steel and stainless-steel pipe fabrication
• Copper piping systems
• PVC piping systems within the specified capacity
• Workshop and field pipe-preparation operations
Important Operating Limitation
RIDGID specifies that the 918-I should not be used to groove 8" Schedule 40 steel pipe harder than 150 Brinell (BHN). Pipe material, wall thickness and service conditions should be checked before selecting the appropriate roll set and operating the machine.
