RIDGID Drain Cleaning

RIDGID Drain Cleaning Equipment

Professional drain cleaning machines for sinks, drains, laterals and larger sewer lines.

Rausch UK supplies RIDGID FlexShaft, sink, drum and sectional drain cleaning equipment for professional drainage contractors, plumbers, facilities teams and utility operators.

Choose by Cleaning Method

Which type of drain cleaner do you need?

Start with the pipe size, type of blockage and the way your team prefers to work.

FlexShaft

High-speed wall-to-wall cleaning using chain knockers, ideal for grease, build-up, scale and light roots.

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Sink & Small Drain

Compact machines for sinks, showers, urinals, baths and smaller internal drain lines.

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Drum Machines

Self-contained cable machines covering general drainage, laterals and larger professional cleaning work.

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Sectional Machines

High-speed sectional cable systems for professional drain and sewer cleaning over longer distances.

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Wall-to-Wall Cleaning

RIDGID FlexShaft Machines

Fast, enclosed drain cleaning using chain knockers that expand inside the pipe for wall-to-wall cleaning.

RIDGID K9-12 FlexShaft drain cleaning machine
Compact FlexShaft

K9-12

Compact drill-powered FlexShaft system for light residential blockages in sinks, baths and showers.

Pipe range 32–50 mm
Cable 9.1 m
Best for Grease & soft blockages
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RIDGID K9-102 Plus FlexShaft machine
Professional Small-Line FlexShaft

K9-102+

Portable professional FlexShaft system for sinks, tubs, showers and other smaller drain lines.

Pipe range 32–50 mm
Cable 15.2 m
Best for Build-up & grease
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RIDGID K9-204 Plus FlexShaft machine
Larger-Line FlexShaft

K9-204+

Larger FlexShaft platform for residential and commercial drains, laterals and more demanding cleaning work.

Pipe range 50–100 mm
Cable 21.3 m
Best for Grease & light roots
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RIDGID KM-1004 milling machine
Milling & Heavy Cleaning

KM-1004

Advanced milling platform for heavier deposits, scale and more intensive drain-cleaning applications.

Nominal capacity 32–100 mm
Cable 24 m
Best for Scale & heavy build-up
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Compact Drain Cleaning

Sink & Small Drain Machines

Compact machines for internal drainage, sinks, showers, baths, urinals and other smaller pipework.

RIDGID PowerClear drain cleaning machine
Compact AUTOFEED

PowerClear

Lightweight compact drain cleaner with AUTOFEED for sink, shower and bath blockages.

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RIDGID K-45 sink machine
Professional Sink Machine

K-45

Versatile professional sink machine with two-way AUTOFEED and interchangeable cable options.

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RIDGID K-46 Cordless SinkSnake
Cordless SinkSnake

K-46

Cordless SinkSnake with brushless motor and AUTOFEED for professional small-line cleaning.

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Self-Contained Cable Cleaning

RIDGID Drum Machines

A progression from general-purpose drain cleaning through to larger laterals and heavy professional work.

RIDGID K-400 drum machine
General Professional Drain Cleaning

K-400

Transportable drum machine for everyday blockages in tubs, showers, sinks and general drain lines.

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RIDGID K-3800 drum machine
Versatile Indoor Drum Machine

K-3800

Powerful and transportable machine for indoor drains, floor drains, sink lines and roof vents.

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RIDGID K-750 drum machine
Lateral & Larger Drain Cleaning

K-750

Heavy self-contained drum machine for larger laterals, commercial drainage and more demanding blockages.

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RIDGID K-7500 drum machine
Heavy-Duty Drum Machine

K-7500

Industrial drum machine designed for professional users tackling larger drains, long runs and difficult obstructions.

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High-Speed Sectional Cleaning

RIDGID Sectional Machines

High-speed cable machines giving professional operators direct control over sectional cable for drain and sewer cleaning.

RIDGID K-50 sectional drain cleaning machine
Compact Sectional

K-50

Compact and versatile sectional machine for sinks, showers, floor drains and general professional cleaning.

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RIDGID K-60SP sectional drain cleaning machine
Professional Sectional

K-60SP

Compact but powerful sectional machine for residential, commercial and institutional drainage work.

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RIDGID K-1500SP sectional drain cleaning machine
Heavy-Duty Sectional

K-1500SP

Heavy-duty high-speed machine for larger drains, sewers and demanding professional blockage removal.

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Choosing the Right Machine

Which RIDGID drain cleaner do I need?

The right starting point usually comes down to the pipe, blockage and cleaning method.

Small Internal Drains

Sinks, showers and smaller pipework

Start with PowerClear, K-45 or K-46. For wall-to-wall cleaning in smaller lines, consider K9-12 or K9-102+.

Grease & Build-Up

Need to clean the full pipe wall?

FlexShaft systems use expanding chain knockers and are particularly suited to grease, deposits and wall-to-wall cleaning.

Everyday Professional Drainage

General drains and laterals

K-400 and K-3800 provide versatile self-contained drum solutions for regular professional drain cleaning.

Larger & More Demanding Lines

Longer runs and heavier blockages

Move towards K-750, K-7500, K-60 or K-1500SP as pipe size, distance and blockage severity increase.

Another Cleaning Method Prefer high-pressure water jetting?

RIDGID also offers dedicated electric and petrol water jetters for professional drain and pipe cleaning.

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1 — Clean Remove the blockage

Use the appropriate mechanical drain cleaner or water jetter to restore the pipe and remove deposits.

2 — Inspect See what caused it

CCTV inspection can reveal cracks, displaced joints, root ingress, connections and other underlying problems.

3 — Confirm Check the result

A post-cleaning inspection can help confirm the pipe is clear and provide evidence of its condition.

After Drain Cleaning

Cleared the blockage? See what's happening inside.

Rausch professional push-camera and crawler systems provide the next step when you need to investigate pipe condition, confirm the result of cleaning or understand why a blockage occurred.

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RIDGID Drain Cleaning FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A few of the main questions to consider when choosing professional drain cleaning equipment.

What is the difference between FlexShaft and a traditional drain cleaning machine?
FlexShaft uses a flexible cable inside a protective sheath with chain knockers that expand as they rotate, allowing wall-to-wall cleaning. Traditional drum and sectional machines normally use cables with cutters or augers to penetrate and remove obstructions.
Which RIDGID drain cleaner is best for sinks and small drains?
PowerClear, K-45 and K-46 are designed around smaller drain applications. K9-12 and K9-102+ are alternatives when wall-to-wall FlexShaft cleaning is required in smaller diameter pipework.
When should I choose a drum machine?
Drum machines provide a self-contained cable system and are well suited to general professional drainage work. The K-400 and K-3800 cover everyday drain cleaning, while K-750 and K-7500 extend into larger and longer lines.
What is a sectional drain cleaning machine?
A sectional machine operates individual lengths of cable rather than storing one continuous cable inside a drum. This provides a direct, high-speed cleaning approach used by professional operators on a wide range of drain and sewer applications.
Should I use a mechanical drain cleaner or a water jetter?
It depends on the pipe, blockage and required result. Mechanical machines use cable-driven tools or chain knockers, while water jetters use high-pressure water to clear and clean the pipe. Rausch UK can help identify the appropriate approach for your work.
RIDGID at Rausch UK

Need help choosing drain cleaning equipment?

Tell us the pipe diameter, typical blockage and working distance and we'll help narrow the RIDGID range.

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