While the size is not as important as the material that your press tool is compatible with, it should still be adequate and not too big or too small. The ideal press tool size is about 40 cm in length. Key Feature #4: Weight

As we have mentioned above, it does come with two 20V Lithium batteries, with the optimal power sitting at 18V. One of the best things about it is that you can invest in additional Ridgid jaws (the best on the market) and fit these with the Dewalt Press Tool. When it comes to the material, there are two important points to consider. The first one is the material that the press tool is made of, and our recommendation is to get one that has cast iron or stainless steel as the primary material. On the other hand, the second point is the material that the tool is compatible to work with as copper, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and pex are the most important ones. Key Feature #3: Size We provide a regular delivery service throughout the West Midlands by our own team and use the service of an independent courier for our customer’s from all other regions to ensure we provide a timely service. Our plumbers merchant sales counter offers a friendly professional service to all visitors both trade and retail. If you are reading this article, chances are you are a plumber, mechanic, or electrician, and you are looking for the best press tool kit on the market. For those of you that don’t know, press tools are essential if you are working in an industry that emphasizes pneumatic and hydraulic pressed metal which is needed to manufacture and shape sheets made out of copper, steel, and other metals.Unlike some other models (including the Greenlee one), this press tool runs on 18A Lithium batteries that are more powerful than most other options, offering 400 presses on a single charge. Not to mention, it is a model with an incredible number of cycles (42,000) with an average time for each starting at just 5 seconds. One of the highlighted features has to be the automatic feature that will allow you to save time if you are looking to work multiple presses at once. Additionally, once it reaches the optimal force, the Piston will stop on its own, using the Autostop technology, that not many press tools have. Frankly, this Piston compares really well to its high-priced competitors, mostly due to the HPC pressure that allows high accuracy – a feature we are really impressed with.

It includes a 270-degree rotatable barrel, with a capacity of 0.5 to 2 inches. Additionally, as an upgraded product coming from the latest Ridgid series, it is compatible with all the attachments and jaws previously released by this brand. As we have mentioned in the section above, there are six different jaws that come with this kit, including a 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and a 2 inch one. The Bad It has a great capacity covering a range of 1/2 inch to 4 inches and is compatible with copper, stainless steel, pex, and carbon fiber pipes (unlike the Greenlee one which covers only copper and stainless steel). Much like its higher-priced competitors, it comes with an LED display through which you can monitor the crimp, temperature, battery status, and potential service needs. The triggers are forward and reversed, while the crimp can be rotated both vertically and horizontally which will allow you to work in tighter places. Although we don’t think that a higher price always ensures higher quality, there is no doubt that the Milwaukee 2773-22 M18 Press Tool Kit stands at a great value for money. Product Highlights Speaking of user friendliness, beware that the Milwaukee 2473-22 M12 is optimized for residential fittings and installations. It works to provide the adequate amount of force for most residential installations. What’s also convenient here is that there are no calibration intervals to deal with, which translates to less downtime for the use, and therefore higher efficiency.

The only visible con is the fact that this press tool kit is effective only with copper presses – still, as these are the most common, it is not a huge concern. Overall, it is a great value product that is worth every dollar. The Good Our company ethos is to supply quality products and innovative solutions ensuring we offer an exceptional customer experience at a fair price. What also helps make things easier is the auto cycle which helps to ensure a full and proper press each time, not to mention that the spring loaded jaw allows for super precise alignment each time. The Good While there are a number of different types of press tools, most are categorized by the operation they are used for. Thus, there are different bending, piercing, and trimming press tools, among others. The demand for these tools is quite wide, and while the average price of a proper kit is around a few thousand dollars, the investment is absolutely worth it if you plan to work in the industry.