Virax Stainless Steel Tube Cutter (1/8" - 1 3/8")(210471) - Fast adjustment button, covered in soft material for enhanced comfort. Cuts stainless steel pipe and tubing from 3mm to 35mm in diameter (1 3/8" max). This item replaces the Facom 334.35NX which has been discontinued in 2017. It is the exact same tool without the Facom branding. Price is considerably cheaper. Limited supply. See video. Features include........
- Soft Touch non-slip knob for fast action adjustment
- Quick and easy tool-less cutting wheel change
- Supplied with spare cutting wheel.
- Precise cutting from 1/8" to 1-3/8" stainless steel tube
- 4 rollers for perfect pipe guiding
- Retractable rotating reamer with interchangeable blades.
- Maximum thickness - 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Color coded end cap (for material being cut)
- Weight - 440gr
Virax was part of the Stanley/Facom group with HQ in Epernay France. They are now owned by Rothenberger of Germany. European quality and origin.
The Virax 210471 (Model ZR 35 Inox) is a professional-grade, telescopic quick-advance stainless steel pipe cutter. Manufactured by French toolmaker Virax, this specialty plumbing and industrial tool is engineered with a hardened cutting mechanism to handle tough steel walls without prematurely dulling or slipping. It shares the exact same physical frame layout as the copper-cutting Virax 210443 (and sister brand model Facom 334C.35), but it features a distinct color-coded end cap and hardened components specifically optimized for stainless alloys.
- Cutting Capacity: Accurately cuts pipe outer diameters ranging from 3 mm to 35 mm (1/8" to 1 3/8" OD).
- Maximum Wall Thickness: Heavy-duty capacity engineered to slice through steel walls up to 3.2 mm (approx. 1/8") thick.
- 4-Roller Track System: Features 4 specialized guide rollers that firmly track the pipe to prevent "spiral walking" and guarantee perfect 90° square cuts.
- Fast Action Slide: Outfitted 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 manual knob spinning.
- Toolless Wheel Exchange: The central carriage allows for quick, tool-free wheel swaps. The tool arrives with two cutting wheels—one pre-mounted and an identical spare stowed inside the end cap.
- Onboard Accessories: Houses a retractable, folding internal rotary deburring reamer equipped with interchangeable steel blades.
- Weight & Length: Highly portable frame weighing 450 grams (0.99 lbs) with an overall frame length of 165 mm.
Consumables & Sibling Models
- Standard Replacement Wheels: Factory reordered under part number Virax 210360 (bulk pack reference 210362).
- Material Counterparts: If you require this exact compact frame styled for other materials, Virax produces the 210443 (configured for copper) and the 210487 (configured for plastic/PVC).
