Barrow PRG-V1 Fast Tube Cutter, ABS Body, PETG Hard Tube and PVC/Silicone Soft Tube, Safety Lock

Barrow PRG-V1 Fast Tube Cutter, ABS Body, PETG Hard Tube and PVC/Silicone Soft Tube, Safety Lock

TL;DR: The PRG-V1 is sized for custom loop builders cutting 12mm, 14mm, and 16mm OD PETG hard tube or any PVC and silicone soft tubing up to the same outer diameter. The ABS body keeps weight low while a stainless-steel blade produces square, burr-free ends that seat fully inside compression fittings,...

Common Applications

The PRG-V1 is sized for custom loop builders cutting 12mm, 14mm, and 16mm OD PETG hard tube or any PVC and silicone soft tubing up to the same outer diameter. The ABS body keeps weight low while a stainless-steel blade produces square, burr-free ends that seat fully inside compression fittings, removing the need for further sanding before installation. A protection lock holds the blade in the closed position between cuts so the tool can sit safely in a parts tray alongside fittings and tube. The single-hand squeeze action lets one hand stabilize the tube while the other applies pressure, making repeatable cuts inside the chassis possible without a workbench.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which tube materials does the PRG-V1 cut?

A: PETG hard tubes and PVC or silicone soft tubes. It is not rated for acrylic (PMMA) tubing, which can shatter under blade pressure. Use a fine-tooth saw for acrylic.

Q: What outer diameters fit through the cutter?

A: It handles the standard custom-loop sizes of 12mm, 14mm, and 16mm OD.

Q: Does it include a safety lock?

A: Yes. A sliding protection lock secures the blade in the closed position when the tool is not in use.

Q: What is the cutter body made from?

A: An ABS plastic housing with a stainless-steel cutting blade.

Q: Will the cut end need finishing before use?

A: Cuts come out square and burr-free, but for PETG it is still recommended to chamfer the inside edge so the O-ring on the compression fitting does not roll on insertion.