A pipe laser sets both alignment and gradient simultaneously. Rotating lasers can only do one at a time — and only some even offer vertical alignment.
A laser dot hits a target plate in the pipe. You see the position instantly — no chasing a receiver, no bleeping, no second-guessing.
Input the grade directly — 1.667%, 2%, whatever the drawing calls for. Faster and more accurate than a remote manually tilting a rotating laser beam over.
All RedBack pipe lasers are Class 3 (<5mW) — the maximum brightness you’re legally allowed to sell and use for construction in Australia. More visible at distance, more tolerant of difficult light.
DR100 and DR100G operate up to 50°C. PL650 (red) to 40°C, PL650G (green) to 35°C. For summer earthmoving or covered trenches in full sun, the DR100 range is the right call.
Feet sets, targets, batteries, charger, and a current calibration certificate — every RedBack pipe laser is ready to use the moment you open it. No surprise add-ons, no “extras required”.
Anyone can sell a pipe laser. Few back it properly.
Heavy-duty construction, professional-quality performance, and a calibration certificate in every kit. Feet, targets, batteries and charger included — no hidden extras.
Solid construction, built for the long term. RedBack provides in-house repair and calibration services for all RedBack lasers and most other laser brands.
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Pipe lasers are designed specifically for laying pipes at a particular grade. They produce a powerful laser dot that’s visible on a target plate mounted in a holder. The idea is to dig and lay pipe so the target sits in position — the laser dot inside the goal on the target confirms the pipe is on the correct grade, slope and fall. The laser is placed inside or on top of a pipe, or on a tripod at the end of the run.
Three things. First — alignment and gradient at the same time, something rotating lasers can only do one at a time (and only certain rotating lasers offer vertical alignment). Second — quicker indication of pipe position, because a visible reference is always faster than chasing a receiver. Third — you input grade as a percentage directly, the easiest and most accurate way to set grades, versus manually tilting a rotating laser’s beam with a remote.
RedBack pipe lasers are available in red (PL650, DR100) or green (PL650G, DR100G). Both the PL650 and DR100 ranges share the same <5mW Class 3 power output — the maximum brightness legal in Australia for construction. The green PL650G has a marginally smaller dot, so it defines more sharply on the target plate. The red PL650 has a wider operating temperature range (up to 40°C) than the green PL650G (up to 35°C), so for hot sites we’d recommend the red. The DR100 and DR100G both go up to 50°C. Whichever you pick, the build quality and performance are the same.
Most pipe lasers operate the same way, but there are a few nuances. Key variations: laser colour (red or green — same brightness, different dot definition and temperature range), minimum pipe diameter the laser can fit inside, operating temperature range for your site conditions, and the electronic gradient range the laser can set. All RedBack pipe lasers handle the core job — accurate grade and alignment — the right one for you depends on your site.
Nothing. Unlike a lot of other laser brands, every RedBack pipe laser comes complete with all the feet sets, targets, batteries and chargers needed to operate it, plus a recent calibration certificate. The laser is ready to use out of the box — no extras required.
If you’re given fall and run rather than a percentage, convert with simple maths: rise divided by run, times 100. For example, a 1m fall every 60m (1 in 60) = 1 ÷ 60 × 100 = 1.667%. Enter that percentage into the laser and you’re done.
Not sure if a pipe laser or a rotating grade laser suits your work? Call and speak to someone who knows both — no scripts, no call centre.
