All plumbers and drain cleaners are looking to boost job site productivity, while also staying on budget. That often proves difficult, though, as the tools of the trade have become more specialized. However, RIDGID recently introduced the FlexShaft drain cleaning machine, the company’s latest high-speed drain cleaning innovation that is designed to quickly and efficiently deliver wall-to-wall clean in 1- to 4-inch residential and commercial pipes up to 75 feet.
“There was a need for a lighter, portable drain cleaner designed for smaller blockages,” says Wyatt Kilmartin, vice president and general manager, Underground Technologies, RIDGID. “The FlexShaft, if used the right

















