Features
- Designed for use with NIBCO PressACR® refrigeration press fittings only
- Includes compact press jaws for 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4"
- Includes 7/8" copper swage head
- Compatible with DEWALT Compact Press Tool DCE210 (tool sold separately)
- Galvanized gray finish for corrosion resistance
- One-handed actuation arms for the jaws
- Organized in a TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 box with custom insert
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE214K |
| Mpn | DCE214K |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911795968 |
| Product Type | Press Heads & Attachments |
| Shipping Weight | 5.50 lb |
| Included Sizes | 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" press jaws; 7/8" copper swage head |
| Compatible Tool | Compact press tool DCE210 (sold separately) |
| Fitting System | NIBCO PressACR® refrigeration press fitting system |
| Finish | Galvanized gray coating |
| Warranty | 2 Year Limited Warranty |
| Packaging | TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 BOX with custom insert |
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A kit of press jaws and a swage head for making flameless refrigeration line connections using NIBCO PressACR® refrigeration press fittings. The attachments are sized for 1/4" through 3/4" press jaws plus a 7/8" copper swage head. The jaws have one-handed actuation arms and a galvanized coating for corrosion resistance. Packaged in a TOUGHSYSTEM® 2.0 case. Requires a compatible compact press tool (tool sold separately).
Project Ideas
Business
No-Hot-Work Retrofit Service
Offer flameless HVAC/R line-set retrofits for hospitals, data centers, labs, and historic properties where torches are restricted. Use PressACR to avoid hot-work permits and downtime, enabling fast, clean, night-shift changeouts with minimal disruption.
Prefab Pressed Line-Set Shop
Fabricate custom-length, press-ready ACR line sets with labeled circuits, insulation, and protection wraps. Ship kitted sets to contractors so their techs can make final press connections on-site with minimal brazing skill requirements and faster closeout.
Emergency Leak Repair & Bypass
Provide a rapid-response service that cuts out leaks and presses in couplings, reducers, or tees to restore cooling quickly. Ideal for grocery cases, restaurants, and small offices where speed and cleanliness matter. Monetize after-hours rates and service contracts.
High-Rise Mini-Split Specialist
Position as the go-to contractor for multi-unit mini-split installs in condos and high-rises. Market the advantages of PressACR—no torches, faster installs, cleaner finishes—and scale crews with standardized pressing workflows and QA testing procedures.
Press Technology Training + Rental
Run paid workshops that teach PressACR best practices and provide short-term rentals of the DCE210 press tool with this jaw kit. Bundle fittings and consumables, offer on-call consulting, and upsell to small HVAC shops transitioning away from brazing. (Ensure proper licensing and refrigerant handling compliance.)
Creative
Tiny-Home Exposed-Copper Mini-Split
Install a compact mini-split in a van or tiny house and route the 1/4 in and 3/8 in ACR lines as a design feature. Use NIBCO PressACR fittings with the press jaws for clean, flameless connections that are safe to assemble indoors and easy to service. Create tight, aesthetic bends and neatly clipped runs for an industrial look.
Cold Plunge Chiller Cart
Build a rolling cold-plunge chiller using a condensing unit and plate heat exchanger. Press the refrigerant circuit with 1/4–5/8 in fittings for a compact, leak-tight build without a torch. Add service valves, a sight glass, and quick-disconnects so you can wheel it to the tub, hook up, and chill reliably.
Glycol Tap Wall DIY Chiller
Create a home-bar glycol chiller for a multi-tap draft wall. Use PressACR fittings to assemble the refrigeration side safely indoors (no hot work permits, no flame), then pair it with a glycol reservoir and pump. Clean, modular press joints make it easy to service or expand the system later.
Workshop Laser/Spindle Chiller Upgrade
Build or retrofit a compact chiller for a CNC spindle or laser tube. Press the ACR copper lines with the kit’s jaws for fast, repeatable, and code-compliant connections. The 7/8 in swage head can be used on larger suction lines in higher-capacity builds where needed.
Copper Refrigeration Art Fixture
Design a sculptural wall lamp or shelf with ACR copper and PressACR fittings as visual accents. Use the press tool to create precise, uniform joints that double as decorative bands and structural nodes. Keep it as a sealed, inert-gas (or air) decorative circuit—no refrigerant required.