Make Every Tap Count: Faster, Reliable Service Connections with the REED Feed Tap™
For municipal water crews and contractors performing live taps, efficiency, control, and reliability in the ditch are critical. The REED Feed Tap™ drilling machine is built with those needs in mind, offering a streamlined and practical solution for tapping service connections quickly and accurately.
The REED Feed Tap performs a continuous cutting operation through the corporation stop and into the pipe wall using a specialized coupon-retaining drill. As the cutter bores through the pipe under pressure, it captures and holds the cut coupon, preventing it from entering the system. With drilling and coupon retention in one pass, the Feed Tap minimizes handling and streamlines live tapping operations.
The Feed Tap is versatile for drilling into pressurized cast iron, ductile iron, PVC, and PE pipe, using the appropriate shell cutters and adapters. This flexibility allows crews to rely on a single system across a wide range of job requirements and pipe materials.
Power options allow users to complete taps using a drill (not included) when working with cast iron, ductile iron, or PE pipe, helping speed up taps and reduce operator fatigue. For PVC, CPVC, and similar plastic, the Feed Tap operates under manual power, giving crews better control and preventing over-cutting or pipe damage. This option of powered and manual operation ensures optimal performance across different materials.
Key to success, the Feed Tap’s controlled feed mechanism enables operators to guide the shell cutter smoothly through the pipe wall, resulting in cleaner, more consistent taps. In real trench conditions, that control reduces chatter, improves cut quality, and builds operator confidence.
The REED Feed Tap is built with features operators appreciate most in the field. The REED relief valve gives crews control of pressurized water during live taps, safely diverting flow to keep operators dry instead of soaked. When maintenance is needed, the machine is ready with a small but critical spring pin that can be replaced on the jobsite to protect key components—plus replacements are included with every machine. It all comes together in a rugged, all-in-one kit. The Feed Tap’s durable toolbox keeps everything organized, cuts down on lost parts, and ensures the tool is always ready to go from one jobsite to the next.
Tooling consistency is a major advantage, with REED shell cutters and corporation adapters readily available through distributors, eliminating compatibility concerns and reducing downtime. This full-range service lets crews handle a wide variety of tapping configurations without switching systems. In the field, the Feed Tap delivers what crews need most: smooth operation, controlled engagement, and straightforward maintenance.
The REED Feed Tap combines efficiency and versatile drilling options into one complete system. From drill-powered taps on tough materials to manual precision on plastics, it’s built for live tapping of various pipe materials. For professionals working on active water systems, that kind of reliability is essential.
