For decades, the sewer maintenance industry relied on heavy drum machines and sectional cables that, while powerful, often left behind residual buildup. The introduction of the RIDGID FlexShaft KM-1004 has fundamentally shifted the paradigm from merely punching a hole through a clog to restoring a pipe to its original flow capacity.The core of the KM-1004’s appeal lies in its high-speed rotation. Unlike traditional snakes that rotate at low speeds with high torque, the FlexShaft system utilizes a specialized chain knocker attached to a flexible, sheathed cable. Powered by a standard cordless drill, the cable spins at speeds up to 2,500
