Virax Copper Tube Cutter (1/8" - 1 3/8")(210443) - This tool is identical to the Facom 334B.35 . The 334B was made in France...the newer 334C (current cross-reference) is made in Spain. Features include........
- Soft Touch non-slip knob for fast action adjustment
- Quick and easy tool-less blade change
- Precise cutting from 1/8" to 1-3/8" stainless steel tube
- 4 guide rollers to prevent wheel tracking
- Retractable rotating reamer with interchangeable blades.Grooved rollers for cutting tight up against flanges.
- Includes a spare cutting wheel
- Maximum thickness - 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Color coded end cap (for material being cut)
- Alternate - Facom 334C.35
- 210443 - for copper
- 210471 - for stainless steel
- 210487 - for plastics
Virax was part of the Stanley/Facom group with HQ in Epernay France. They are now owned by Rothenberger. European quality and origin.
The Virax 210443 (Model ZR 35) is a premium, professional-grade telescopic quick-advance copper tube cutter. Designed by the French toolmaker Virax, this compact tool is optimized for plumbing and HVAC technicians who need to make rapid, square cuts on copper piping in tight or confined workshop spaces.
It shares an identical physical architecture with its Stanley Black & Decker sister brand model, currently the Facom 334C.35.
Key Specifications & Mechanics
- Cutting Capacity: Accommodates pipe outer diameters ranging from 3 mm to 35 mm (1/8" to 1 3/8" OD).
- Maximum Wall Thickness: Safely handles metal tubing walls up to 2.0 mm thick.
- Fast Action Slide: Built with a "Soft Touch" non-slip knob paired with a rapid-advance spring design, letting you slide the carriage flush against the tube instantly without repetitive manual twisting.
- 4-Roller Configuration: Features 4 specialized guide rollers that firmly track the pipe, eliminating diagonal "spiral walking" to guarantee 90° square cuts. The rollers are grooved specifically to facilitate flush trimming close to connected pipe collars or flanges.
- Onboard Extras: Includes a built-in, retractable rotating internal deburring reamer with an interchangeable steel blade. The color-coded end cap also houses one spare cutting wheel inside.
- Weight & Length: Highly portable at 450 grams (0.99 lbs) with an overall frame length of 165 mm.
- EAN / Barcode: 3521742104438.
Consumables & Accessories - If you are stocking up on replacement parts for this specific frame, the factory catalogs them under distinct item reference numbers:
- Standard Copper Cutting Wheel: Virax 210350 (or bulk pack reference 210352).
- Replacement Deburring Blade: Virax 221265.
- Note on Material Alternatives: If you require this exact same body style but tuned for other materials, Virax fields the 210471 (fitted for stainless steel) and the 210487 (fitted for plastics).
