Drain cleaning has seen leaps and bounds of technological advancements in cable machines, water jets, inspections cameras and now flexible-shaft equipment. The introduction of flexible-shaft technology has opened a lot of doors for contractors utilizing it in the field.
“Among a number of things, there are two key advantages of flexible-shaft technology. The cable spins roughly 10 times faster than drum machines and four times faster than sectional machines. The higher speed does a better job cleaning the line,” says Marty Silverman, vice president of marketing for General Pipe Cleaners. “It’s also safer. The rod is inside a sheath protecting users;
