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Pipe Prep & Cleaning

MaxLiner, in collaboration with Picote Solutions, offers an extensive array of equipment, designed to handle a variety of pipe materials and conditions.

This partnership brings together Picote’s renowned millers, cleaning, cutting and removal tools with MaxLiner’s distribution capabilities and field support… providing you with access to top-tier equipment for any project.

Applications

  • Pipe Surface Preparation (Sanding / Profiling)
  • General Drain Cleaning (Maintenance Work)
  • Descaling & Pipe Cleaning
  • Root Removal & Obstruction Clearing
  • CIPP Reinstatement (Lateral Reopening)
  • Removal of Failed Liners or Excess Material
  • Preparation for Pipe Coating Systems

Features & Benefits

  • Powerful & Ergonomic
  • Safe to Use While CCTV is in the Pipe
  • Wide Variety of Tooling for all Pipe Types
  • Extensions Available

Cleaners

Mini Cleaner

For 1¼-3″ | DN32 – DN75 Pipes

The Picote Cleaner family features high-speed, high-torque machines for cleaning, descaling and removing roots in smaller pipes. Standard safety features include: flexible protective outer shaft casing making the cable safe to hold, shielded operator presence foot control, safety clutch, emergency stop switch.

Midi Cleaner

For 2″-6″ | DN50 – DN150 Pipes

The Midi Cleaner fits neatly between the Mini Miller and Super Midi Miller capabilities, with the strength of ⅜” | 10mm shaft but with thinner outer casing providing greater flexibility around bends. Fed by a standard wall outlet (in most cases) and weighing in at 144 lbs | 65 kg this is a great option for high-speed cleaning of 2″-6″ | DN50 – DN150 pipes.

Mini Cleaner
  • Reach 50 ft | 16m no extension
  • Highly flexible outer casing to pass through P-Traps and multiple bends
  • High-speed drain cleaning
  • Unblocking and root removal
  • Fast reinstatements, even through 2″ | DN50 P-Traps
  • Add Mini Pump or Xpress System for Picote Brush Coating™
Midi Cleaner
  • Reach 75 ft | 23m + 32 ft | 10m extension available
  • High-speed drain cleaning 2-6″ | DN50 to DN150
  • Blockage removal
  • Fast reinstatements 2-4″ | DN50 to DN100
  • Add Picote Brush Coating™ Pump to coat 2-8” | DN50 – DN200 pipes

Millers

Mini Miller

For 2″-6″ | DN50 – DN150 Pipes

The Picote Mini Miller is a high-speed, high torque machine for cleaning, descaling and removing roots in smaller pipes. Weighs 27 kg / 60 lbs, 500 to 2900 rpm, 1100W output. Lightweight aluminium frame. Standard safety features include: protective outer shaft casing making the cable safe to hold, shielded operator presence foot control, safety clutch, emergency stop switch.

Super Midi Miller

For 3-6″ | DN70 – DN150 Pipes

The Super Midi fits neatly between the Midi Cleaner and Maxi Miller capabilities, with the strength of ½” | 12mm shaft but with thinner outer casing providing greater flexibility around bends. Fed by a standard wall outlet (in most cases) and weighing in at 152 lbs | 69 kg this is a great option for high-speed cleaning of 3″-6″ | DN70 – DN150 pipes.

Maxi Miller 240

For 3″-10″ | DN50 – DN150 Pipes

The Maxi Miller 240 is a high-speed, high-torque powerhouse for cleaning, removing hard deposits or failed CIPP linings, lateral reinstatements and Picote Brush Coating™. Designed for tough challenges like heavy scale build-up and roots. Weighs 196 lbs | 89 kg, 500 to 1475 rpm, 1.13kW output. Lightweight aluminium frame. Perfect for longer runs and heavy-duty work.

Mini Miller
  • Smallest and lightest Picote high-speed, high-torque milling machine
  • Reach 50 ft | 16m + 32 ft | 10m extension available
  • High-speed drain cleaning 2-4″ | DN50 – DN100
  • Unblocking and root removal
  • Fast reinstatements 2-3″ | DN50 – DN75
  • Add Mini Coating Pump or Xpress System for Picote Brush Coating™ for 2-6″ | DN50 – DN150 pipes.
Super Midi Miller
  • Reach 65 ft | 20m + 32 ft | 10m extension available
  • High-speed drain cleaning 3″-6″ | DN70 – DN150
  • Blockage removal
  • Fast reinstatements 3″-6″ | DN70 – DN150
  • Add Maxi Coating Pump or Xpress System for Brush Coating 3″-8″ | DN70 – DN200 pipes.
Maxi Miller 240
  • Reach 100 ft | 30m + up to 50 ft | 15m extension available (for 240V models – all others are 32 ft | 10m)
  • High-speed drain cleaning 3″-10″ | DN70 – DN250
  • Concrete, FOGs or failed CIPP lining removal
  • Fast reinstatements 3″-8″ | DN70 – DN200
  • Use with Maxi Pump or Xpress System for Picote Brush Coating™ 3″-12″ | DN70 – DN300
  • Maxi Plus features removable control box to work closer to access point

ProLITE 6 & 8

ProLITE 6

For 1¼”-3″ | DN32 – DN75 Pipes

Built for drain cleaning, descaling, and blockage removal in small to midsized pipes, the Picote ProLITE 6 is compact and lightweight. Powered by an 18V Li-ion battery, these versatile units provide exceptional portability. Designed with operator safety, efficiency, and durability in mind, they are ideal for residential, commercial, and maintenance plumbing professionals.

ProLITE 8

For 2″-4″ | DN50 – DN100 Pipes

Built for drain cleaning, descaling, and blockage removal in small to midsized pipes, the Picote ProLITE 8 is compact and lightweight. Powered by an 18V Li-ion battery, these versatile units provide exceptional portability. Designed with operator safety, efficiency, and durability in mind, they are ideal for residential, commercial, and maintenance plumbing professionals.

ProLITE 6
  • ¼” | 6mm shaft model designed with 62.3′ | 19m of usable shaft
  • Weight: 30 lbs | 13.6 kg
  • Foot pedal operation
  • Electronic safety clutch for operator safety
  • Ergonomic handle
  • Multiple tool options and packages available
ProLITE 8
  • ⅓” | 8mm shaft model designed with 45.9′ | 14m of usable shaft
  • Weight: 32 lbs | 14.6 kg
  • Foot pedal operation
  • Electronic safety clutch for operator safety
  • Ergonomic handle
  • Multiple tool options and packages available

Chains

Original, Tiger Drill, and Cyclone Chains

For 1¼”-3″ | DN32 – DN75 Pipes

The Tiger Drill Chain features an integrated Front Drill Head to push through blockages, roots and lightly collapsed liners.

The Cyclone Chains are a great option for finish cleaning because they accurately hone the pipe back to near original condition. The Cyclone Chains utilise centrifugal force to keep them centred inside the pipe which also provides extra protection for descaling cracked or damaged pipes.

  • Standard
  • Premium
  • PVC
  • Tiger
  • Tornado (Power+)

Cleaning Brushes

For ⅓”-⅜” | 8 MM – 10 MM Shafts

Picote offers both nylon bristle and wire bristle cleaning brush options. Both are good for cleaning in plastic and fragile host pipes.

The nylon cleaning brushes are extremely gentle on the host pipe but are excellent at cleaning soft blockages due to the unique high-speed capability of Picote Millers. They are available for 1¼-12” | DN32 – DN300 pipes.

Wire cleaning brushes are available for 2-12” | DN50 – DN300 pipes, and are designed for removing fine dust or light mineral deposits.

Nylon Cleaning Brushes
  • Very gentle on the host pipe and effective at clearing soft blockages in plastic and fragile pipes
  • Also used for applying Picote Brush Coating™ resins
Wire Cleaning Brushes
  • Designed to remove light mineral deposits and fine dust in cast iron pipes prior to coating.
Nylon & Wire Cleaning Brush Combo
  • Combination of the Nylon and Wire bristles (for cleaning only).

Grabbers

Picote Grabbers eliminate the need for excavation. Retrieve lost items or foreign objects with ease and precision. Navigate 90° bends.

Small Grabber
  • Retrieve anything from pipes 2″-3″ | DN50 – DN75
  • Two lengths: 16 and 32 ft | 5 and 10m
  • No need for an air compressor
Large Grabber
  • Comes with one set of jaws
  • Large Grabber Extensions: increase the reach of the Large Grabber by using 1–2 32′ | 10m extensions
  • CCTV camera and air compressor needed
Picote Grabber
  • Comes with two sets of jaws (Original Jaw Set 1 and 2)
  • Increase the reach of the Picote Grabber by using 1–2 32′ | 10m Picote Grabber Extensions
  • CCTV camera and air compressor required
  • Can add Grabber Jaw Set 3 to make the Grabber easier to use in 6″ | DN150 pipes

Concrete & Liner Removal Tools

Picote offers a range of tools to tackle concrete and liner removal, suitable for your Maxi Miller or Maxi Power+ depending on the pipe diameter.

Tiger Twister Liner & Concrete Remover

Two tough jobs, one tougher tool. The Tiger Twister Liner and Concrete Remover is two times faster removing failed CIPP linings than the regular Twister Liner Remover. Also very efficient for concrete removal. A musthave for every toolbox.

Twister Concrete Remover

For efficient concrete, grout, slurry, and rock removal. Dual front brushes provide added stability while the heavy-duty Front Metal Panel with large carbides and specialised Front Drill Head deliver great results.

Twister Liner Remover

The Twister Liner Remover’s dual front brushes provide added stability, while the heavy-duty front panel with its large carbides and front drill head, make for efficient collapsed liner removal.

Maxi Power+ Concrete Removal

The Twister Concrete Remover+ for the Picote Maxi Power+ has dual front brushes for added stability, a heavy-duty front panel with large carbides, and a specialised Front Drill Head with star carbides, all of which combine for powerful concrete, grout, slurry, and rock removal. Follow up with the Smart Cutter+ and/or a Tornado or Premium Cyclone Chain to remove any residual concrete from the edges of the pipe.

Tiger Twister Liner & Concrete Remover
  • Model for lined pipes
  • Model for unlined pipes
Twister Concrete Remover
  • 4″ and 6” | DN100 and DN150 models available with or without a steering axle
Twister Liner Remover
  • Lined pipes
  • Unlined pipes
Maxi Power+ Concrete Removal
  • For 6-9″ | DN150-225 pipes

Cutting & Reinstatements Tools

Picote has a range of tools for reinstating lined connections and for cutting out roots and other obstructions in the pipe.

Picote Pro Cutting Kits
  • With Picote Pro Cutting and Starter Kits you can have all of the most commonly used tools to tackle almost any cutting/reinstatement situation. Available for 2″ | DN50 to 8″ | DN200 pipes.
  • Best for reinstatements
Picote Smart Cutter™
  • The award-winning Picote Smart Cutter is a unique reinstatement, cleaning, and pipe preparation option
  • For 1¼-12” | DN32 – DN300 pipes
  • One of our most versatile tools and a must-have for any toolbox
Maxi Power+ Reinstatements

Quickly reinstate lined connections with the Maxi Power+ with custom tooling from:

  • Twister+
  • Smart Cutter+
Twister Lateral Cutters

Picote has a range of Twister Lateral Cutters available for quick and easy reinstatements, powered by Picote Millers.

  • Twister Lateral Cutter
  • Twister Express
  • Tiger Twister Lateral Cutter
  • Twister Mini Flexi
Special Drill Heads & Tiger Bores
  • Easily cut into tough blockages such as tree roots, grease, heavy scale, or tuberculation
  • Can be used to unblock pipes in order to make space for larger tools to follow

Picote Mini Multi-Cutter

For 4″-6″ | DN100 – DN150 Pipes

Designed exclusively to work with the Picote Mini Miller +C HD, the Mini- Cutter combines precision, portability, and performance in one powerful package. This simple yet robust mechanical robot harnesses the high speed and torque of the Mini Miller +C HD to deliver exceptional cutting results. Perfect for CIPP reinstatements and concrete or failed liner removal, reaching distances up to 82 ft | 26m.

  • Navigates multiple 90° bends with ease
  • Operates underground or vertically with a small setup footprint
  • No large compressor needed — efficient and site-friendly
  • Integrated camera module for real-time cutting visibility
  • Controlled compressed-air movement for smooth head operation (up/down)
  • Works with Picote Push Rods for easy positioning and access
  • Everything you need fits easily into a standard service truck:
    • Picote Mini Miller +C HD with 10.1” LCD screen
    • Push Rods
    • Compact compressor
    • Tool case and accessories

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