Virax 210493 Fast Action Plastic & Composite Tubing Cutter (5/16-2 9/16" diameter) - for pipe wall thickness to 8mm. Notched telescopic slide and release button for fast forward and reverse wheel adjustment. Cutting wheel with 4 rollers for increased cutting precision. Comparable to Ridgid 152-P (1/4-2") or USAG 314FC (1/4-3"). The 333.67 series was made by Virax in France. The new 333C.67 series is made in Spain. The tools are basically the same (Facom/USAG/Virax) except for branding.
Virax is part of the Stanley/Facom group with HQ in Epernay France. European quality and origin. (gar3-rt)
The Virax 210493 is a heavy-duty, fast-action telescopic plastic and composite pipe cutter. Manufactured by French toolmaker Virax, it is specifically designed for plumbers and mechanical contractors working with large-diameter plastic tubing.
- Cutting Capacity: Handles a wide diameter working area ranging from 8 mm to 67 mm (approx. 5/16" to 2 9/16").
- Material Compatibility: Cleanly slices through PVC, PEX, PP, PE, composite, and multilayer tubes with a maximum pipe wall thickness of up to 8 mm.
- Fast Wheel Adjustment: Uses a notched telescopic slide and quick-release button for instant forward and reverse movement without spinning the knob.
- Precision Mechanics: Features a 4-roller design that tracking-stabilizes the pipe to maximize cutting straightness and precision.
- Integrated Deburrer: Outfitted with a removable, rotating internal hole reamer hidden inside the tool structure.
- Ergonomics: Outfitted with an anti-slip "Soft Touch" advance knob and a color-coded end cap to indicate the exact material configuration it is dressed to cut.
Consumables & Parts Cross-Reference - If you are ordering spare parts for this cutter system, the factory specifies the following part numbers:
- Replacement Cutting Wheel: Virax 210495 (Dimensions: 28.3 mm wheel diameter • 4.85 mm bore • 6.20 mm width).
- Replacement Deburring Blade: Virax 221265.
- Brand Note: Because Virax is integrated under Stanley Black & Decker's industrial portfolio, this exact body architecture is mirrored by sister brands as the Facom 333.67 and USAG 314FC.
