Manufactures portable machine tools for pipe preparation, field machining and valve maintenance.
E.H. Wachs, a Division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL (US)New on Amplifa
About E.H. Wachs
E.H. Wachs develops and manufactures portable, powered machine tools and accessories for weld preparation, used by professional field machinists in the piping industry. The product range includes three split frame series (SDSF, DynaPrep MDSF, LDSF) for pipe outside diameters from 0.5 to 120 inches (DN15–6000) with pneumatic, hydraulic and electric drives, as well as the Guillotine reciprocating saws, the Trav-L-Cutter, ID-mounted end prep machines such as the EP 424 with SpeedPrep autofeed, the SDB/FF series and handheld valve operators (RS-2, P-2). The split frames can be configured for cutting, beveling, counterboring, flange facing, chipless cutting, trepanning and casing boring. Manufacturing is performed to ISO 9001; sales, service and rental are handled through regional Sales, Service and Rental Centers. The company is a subsidiary of ITW Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and serves professional users worldwide.
- Site
- Lincolnshire, IL
- Processes
- Pipe cutting (portable field machining, split frames), Pipe beveling (Beveling / End Prep), Counterboring, Flange facing (Face Flanges / Flange Facing), Record groove machining (record groove), Removal of socket welds, Chipless Cutting, Trepanning (drilling/milling)
- Materials
- DynaPrep MDSF Modular Design Split Frame, Small Diameter Split Frame, Large Diameter Split Frame, Low Clearance Split Frame, EP 424 End Prep Machine, SDB / FF Series, Guillotine Reciprocating Pipe Saw, Trav-L-Cutter
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Industries
- Piping / pipeline construction, Field machining, Valve maintenance, Oil & Gas, Piping Industry, Field Machining
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Engineering & product development
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Manufacturing
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Sales
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Rental (Factory Rentals)
- 05
Service & technical support
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Onsite programs (WachsBox)
Products & Processes
DynaPrep MDSF Modular Design Split Frame
Split frame for pipe OD 2–72 in (DN50–1800) with pneumatic, hydraulic or electric drive and optional remote control.
Small Diameter Split Frame
For small diameters from 0.5 to 6 in (DN15–150).
Large Diameter Split Frame
For large diameters from 60 to 120 in (DN1500–6000).
Low Clearance Split Frame
Legacy design with low clearance requirements.
EP 424 End Prep Machine
ID-mounted end prep machine with SpeedPrep autofeed system.
SDB / FF Series
End prep machine that can be converted into a flange facer.
Guillotine Reciprocating Pipe Saw
Reciprocating pipe saw, also known as the Wachs Saw.
Trav-L-Cutter
Machine for pipe cutting and beveling.
RS-2 Valve Operator
Handheld valve operator for rising stem valves.
P-2 Pow-R-Drive Valve Operator
Handheld valve operator with control and monitoring options.
Locations
Lincolnshire, IL
USHeadquarters, sales, service & rental
Components & Machines
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe cutting (portable field machining, split frames)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pipe beveling (Beveling / End Prep)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| CounterboringMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flange facing (Face Flanges / Flange Facing)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Record groove machining (record groove)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Removal of socket weldsMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chipless CuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Trepanning (drilling/milling)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Casing boring, internal and external cutting (wellhead completion)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Valve maintenance (Valve Maintenance / Valve Exercising)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split frame pipe cutting and beveling machine (Modular Design) | E.H. Wachs DynaPrep MDSF | – | Pipe OD 2 in to 72 in (DN50-1800); pneumatic, hydraulic, electric drives | – | – |
| Small Diameter Split Frame | E.H. Wachs SDSF | – | 0.5 in to 6 in (DN15-150) | – | – |
| Large Diameter Split Frame | E.H. Wachs LDSF | – | 60 in to 120 in (DN1500-6000) | – | – |
| Low Clearance Split Frame | E.H. Wachs LCSF | – | – | – | – |
| Reciprocating Pipe Saw (Guillotine saw) | E.H. Wachs Guillotine | – | – | – | – |
| Pipe Cutting & Beveling Machine | E.H. Wachs Trav-L-Cutter | – | – | – | – |
| ID-mounted End Prep Machine with SpeedPrep autofeed | E.H. Wachs EP 424 | – | – | – | – |
| End Prep / Flange Facer (convertible) | E.H. Wachs SDB / FF series | – | – | – | – |
| Handheld Rising Stem Valve Operator | E.H. Wachs RS-2 | – | – | – | – |
| Handheld Pow-R-Drive Valve Operator | E.H. Wachs P-2 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
The machine tools are manufactured to ISO 9001. Sales and support are provided through regional Sales, Service and Rental Centers.
| Evidence | Lincolnshire, IL |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |