Milwaukee Tool is breaking barriers in the press tool market with the introduction of the new M18™ Short Throw Press Tool, the industry’s first press tool optimized for residential installations. The new tool is the fastest press tool on the market, pressing 40% faster than competition. Delivering force optimized for PEX installation, and eliminating downtime Read more
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ng barriers in the press tool market with the introduction of the new M18™ Short Throw Press Tool, the industry’s first press tool optimized for residential installations. The new tool is the fastest press tool on the market, pressing 40% faster than competition. Delivering force optimized for PEX installation, and eliminating downtime caused by calibration intervals, the M18™ Short Throw Press Tool reduces cost of ownership and maximizes productivity for the residential installer. With the new press tool platform comes jaws unique to the new tool, the first of which are compatible with the Viega PureFlow™ Pex Press System.
“The residential space has largely turned toward PEX tubing due to its cost, speed of installation, and lack of corrosion versus copper. Today, in order to join many PEX fitting systems, users have pressed manually with large, cumbersome hand tools, or invested in hydraulic press tools designed to press metals,” said Alex Boll, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “The lightweight, in-line design of the new M18™ Short Throw Press Tool enables the installer to press with just one hand. And, with a 3 second cycle time, and the ability to press 400 1” connections on a single charge, this new tool allows residential installers to do their job faster and easier than any solution they’ve had up until now – without paying for more force than is needed.”
The new M18™ Short Throw Press Tool delivers peace of mind, even on the most critical jobs. With no calibration interval, the new tool delivers consistency in installation over the entire life of the tool. A pre-press battery check prevents the user from starting a press the tool cannot complete due to insufficient battery charge, while Auto-Cycle ensures a full press every time and indicates to the user via a green light that the connection is complete.
Powered by Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ batteries, the new M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 100 power tool products.
*PureFlow Plumbing Systems offer three forms of ViegaPEX tubing: ViegaPEX, ViegaPEX Ultra and FostaPEX. Unlike copper, all forms of Viega tubing offer proven resistance to chemically aggressive water conditions and temperature aging for longer life expectancy. Viega tubing meets strict ASTM standards in addition to UPC and international codes for potable water systems.
Specifications
M18™ Short Throw Press Tool w/ Viega PureFlow™ Jaws (2674-22P)
Force: 7,200lbs
Pipe Capacity: Up to 1”
Approx. Cycle Time: 3 Seconds
Auto Cycle: Yes
Length: 13.6”
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Jaw Warranty: 2 Year
For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com
The annual 2017 AHR Innovation Awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo in the categories of: building automation; cooling; green building; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refrigeration; software; tools & instruments; and ventilation. The winner in the Tools & Instruments category: The new PEXGUN Read more
The annual 2017 AHR Innovation Awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo in the categories of: building automation; cooling; green building; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refrigeration; software; tools & instruments; and ventilation.
The winner in the Tools & Instruments category:
The new PEXGUN from PEXOLOGY is an automatic, lightweight and compact handheld tool that attaches PEX pipe to rebar or wire mesh in less than one second. Ideal for use in radiant heating and cooling, and snow and ice melt applications, the PEXGUN facilitates affixations that are three times faster than plastic staples, and five times faster than zip ties. With typical radiant system installations requiring thousands of ties, PEXGUN can notably reduce overall installation time, while minimizing repetitive strain on the installer. An optional extension arm provides further installer relief, enabling affixations without bending or kneeling.
Company: PEXOLOGY, Inc. (www.pexgun.com; 2017 AHR Expo booth No. C6618)
Through a ground-up re-design, the new Milwaukee Tool brushless M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool is now smaller and lighter than ever before. 20% lighter than the leading competitor, and more compact than its predecessor, the Press Tool is best in class – offering 20% more run-time, 10% faster cycle time, and the industry’s longest calibration Read more
Through a ground-up re-design, the new Milwaukee Tool brushless M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool is now smaller and lighter than ever before. 20% lighter than the leading competitor, and more compact than its predecessor, the Press Tool is best in class – offering 20% more run-time, 10% faster cycle time, and the industry’s longest calibration interval at 50,000 cycles.
“FORCE LOGIC™* is all about revolutionizing traditional processes so our users can be significantly more productive and profitable. When we introduced the first FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool solutions a few short years ago, we achieved that for plumbers and mechanical contractors,” said Alex Boll, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool.
“With the introduction of the new M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool we’ve reset the standard for productivity. State of the art brushless motor technology enables the tool to run faster each cycle, run more cycles on each battery, and run longer before calibration. And it’s able to accomplish all of this while being the lightest and smallest in the industry, allowing the users to get the job done where other press tools can’t.”
The most intelligent full-sized press tool on the market, the new M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool delivers piece of mind, even on the most critical jobs. A pre-press battery check prevents the user from starting a press the tool cannot complete, while Auto-Cycle ensures a full press every time and indicates to the user via a green light that the connection is complete.
The M18 FORCE LOGIC™ Press tool and compatible jaws are designed to work with all major fitting manufacturers, currently compatible with 13 unique systems and continuing to expand. Powered by Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ batteries, the new M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 100 power tool products.
* FORCE LOGIC™ is engineered to not only improve upon, but fundamentally change the way high-force tools are used in the field. Through thoughtful design focused on workflow, each tool simplifies a complicated process to deliver the best user experience of its kind and the smartest way to work.
Specifications
M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ Press Tool (2773-22)
Force: 7,200lbs
Pipe Capacity: ½” – 4” (Varies by material)
Approx. Cycle Time: 3.7 Seconds
Length: 14.1”
Weight: 6.5 lbs
Jaw Warranty: 2 Year