Features
- Galvanized finish for corrosion resistance
- Compatible with professional copper and stainless steel press fittings (e.g., Viega ProPress, Mueller Streamline PRS, NIBCO Press, Apollo Press)
- Engineered for even distribution of pressing force to produce consistent connections
- Includes TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 storage box with custom inserts for rings and jaws
- Made for use with compact-series press tools
Specifications
| Jaw Series | Compact |
| Size | 1 in. CTS |
| Finish | Galvanized (gray) |
| Material Compatibility | Copper and stainless steel press fittings |
| Compatible Systems | Viega ProPress; Mueller Streamline PRS; NIBCO Press; Apollo Press |
| Compatible Tool | Compact press tool (20V MAX Compact Press Tool — sold separately) |
| Includes | (1) 1 in. Compact CTS Press Jaw; TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 box with custom inserts for rings and jaws |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
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Press jaw for making press connections on 1 in. CTS copper and stainless steel tubing. The jaw has a galvanized coating for corrosion resistance and is engineered to distribute pressing force evenly for consistent crimps. It is intended for use with a compact press tool (20V MAX Compact Press Tool model sold separately) and is compatible with common professional press fitting systems.
Project Ideas
Business
No-Flame Repipe & Emergency Repair
Offer a same-day solderless repair service for 1 in. copper/stainless lines in homes and small commercial buildings. Market it as a low-risk, no-open-flame alternative ideal for tight or finished spaces. The compact jaw plus press tool minimizes downtime and speeds leak remediation.
Prefab 1 in. Manifolds
Set up a small shop to prefab standardized 1 in. press manifolds (irrigation headers, hydronic supply/return, water heater banks, commercial kitchen feeds). Deliver labeled, pressure-tested assemblies in TOUGHSYSTEM-style storage for jobsite drop-in, reducing install time for contractors.
Rapid Water Heater Swap Specialist
Niche service focused on swapping tank/tankless units where 1 in. piping is common. Use press adapters, dielectric solutions, and isolation valves to complete clean, code-compliant changeouts quickly. Offer flat-rate packages and after-hours service for property managers.
Food/Bev Washdown and Utility Lines
Provide stainless 1 in. press installs for cafes, breweries, and commissaries: washdown stations, utility water loops, and equipment feeds. Stainless press systems deliver corrosion resistance and fast installs with minimal disruption to operations.
Backflow/PRV Replacement Program
Build a recurring service replacing aging 1 in. backflow preventers and pressure-reducing valves with press-connected assemblies. Bundle annual testing, documentation, and proactive changeouts to create predictable revenue and reduce emergency callouts for clients.
Creative
Copper + Stainless Pipe Furniture
Build a modern floor lamp and side table set using 1 in. copper tubing for warm aesthetics and press fittings for clean, solder-free joints. The press jaw ensures consistent, square connections so shelves and lamp uprights stay true. Finish with clear lacquer or patina, and route lamp wiring internally through the tube using press unions for access points.
Garden Irrigation Manifold Board
Create a neat irrigation control panel: a 1 in. copper trunk line feeding multiple garden zones with press tees, ball valves, and quick-connect adapters. Mount on a weatherproof backer board with labeled drops. Pressed joints speed assembly and avoid open-flame soldering near landscaping or structures.
Outdoor Rinse/Surf Shower
Assemble a stainless-steel outdoor rinse station with hot/cold mixing, a handheld sprayer, and a fixed shower head. The 1 in. stainless press layout resists corrosion in coastal environments, and the even force distribution of the jaw helps keep everything aligned for a clean, minimal look.
Homebrew/Glycol Manifold
Build a 1 in. stainless press manifold to distribute chilled glycol or cooling water to fermenters. Use press tees and unions for serviceable branches, pressure-test with the press jaw’s compatible system, and mount gauges and drains for maintenance. The result is a tidy, leak-resistant backbone for small brewery operations.
Copper Plant Wall with Misting
Fabricate a copper trellis grid that doubles as a low-flow misting system for houseplants or a greenhouse wall. The 1 in. press-fed header supplies smaller branches with misting nozzles; press caps and tees make it easy to reconfigure the layout as plants grow.