The Snap Drill

Built for Pipefitters who demand
speed and precision

See The Snap Drill in Action
The Snap Drill

Revolutionizing Pipefitting
For the Better - Forever

The SnapDrill
Snapdrill delivers clean and centered holes without pushing or fighting the drill. Save up to 50% on the cost of ordering prefab by taking charge of your production with our proven method for on-site fabrication
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Handheld
Self-centering
The SnapGroove (Coming soon)
True hand-held and automatic roll grooving.
No setup time. Just pull the trigger, wherever you need to groove.
Low weight
Handheld
Automatic

It's the perfect machine for the job. An ingenious tool, truly.
A game changer - recommended!

— Andrius
Simex Rør AS
Testimonial

Loved by Pipefitters
In Norway - and Abroad

Progressive
Mechanical

Customer:
Progressive Mechanical
Country: 
USA
Year:
2025
Progressive Mechanical, a leading mechanical contractor in Michigan, specializes in producing large and complex piping systems in its fabrication shop. By adopting Snapdrill, they transformed their workflow—making drilling not only faster and easier but also improving logistics. Instead of moving entire pipe assemblies, they simply move Snapdrill. This shift has resulted in a 2–3x increase in productivity, streamlining operations and reducing downtime

FS
Elliott

Customer:
FS Elliott
Country: 
USA
Year:
2025
FS Elliott, a Pennsylvania-based compressor manufacturer, saw a rapid return on investment with Snapdrill—recouping costs within just a few weeks. The solution delivered significant savings on hole saw expenses and eliminated the need to move pipes to a large drill press. By simplifying the process, FS Elliott has cut costs and saved valuable time, boosting efficiency across their production line.

Encore Fire
Protection

Customer:
Encore Fire Protection
Country: 
USA
Year:
2022
Encore Fire Protection, based in New England, faced the challenge of drilling 3,000 holes in just a few weeks for a warehouse project. With Snapdrill, they saved several days of labor and achieved an estimated 2.5x faster performance compared to conventional methods. Remarkably, the study was conducted by inexperienced sprinkler fitters, yet their results matched or exceeded the typical output of seasoned professionals.

Fire Sprinkler
Installations

Customer:
Fire Sprinkler Installations
Country: 
New Zealand
Year:
2024
Operating on New Zealand’s South Island, Fire Sprinkler Installations NZ has relied on Snapdrill for every project over the past year. Their approach now involves hanging all pipes before drilling, ensuring precision and saving significant time. For complex projects, Snapdrill delivers the perfect combination of accuracy, safety, productivity, and flexibility, making it an indispensable tool.

Western States
Fire Protection

Customer:
Western States Fire Protection
Country: 
USA
Year:
2024
In Colorado Springs, Western States Fire Protection needed to install sprinklers in an active building—leaving little room for pre-planning. Snapdrill enabled them to build the system on-site quickly and safely, completing the job ahead of schedule and well within budget. Their Snapdrill units paid for themselves with a comfortable margin, proving their value in challenging environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can’t find an answer here, check out the community forum or
reach us on Contact page.
Where can I buy Snapdrill?

We sell direct and through selected distributors. Please reach out to us for more information. We ship worldwide.

When is the groover going to be available and which sizes will it take?

TBD in 2026. Sizes up to 4 inch and SCH40.

What sizes are available for Snapdrill?

From DN32 / 42,4mm / 1-1/4 through 6 inch and up to 70mm / 2-3/4-inch holes.

What is your warranty?

We offer an extended two-year warranty on all product defects.

Where are your products made?

We engineer and manufacture the Snapdrill machines outside Stavanger in Norway, at the high-end machine shop GMV.

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