Features
- Presses pipes up to 4 inches in diameter in one action
- QuickSwitch collar for standard and extended applications
- 270-degree head swivel for accessing tight spaces
- LED light for visibility in low-light conditions
- Compatible with standard and extended 32kN attachments
Specifications
| Capacity | 1/2" to 4" for carbon steel, copper, and stainless steel; 1/2" to 2" for PEX |
| Head Rotation | 270° head swivel |
| Hydraulic Ram Output | 7,200 lbs. (32kN) |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs./4.9 kg (without battery/attachment) |
| Length | 20.9" (531 mm) |
| Height | 10.5" (267 mm) |
| Width | 3.35" (85 mm) |
| Crimp Cycle Time | Standard - ~4 seconds, Extended - ~9 seconds |
| Lighting | LED Light |
| Service Cycle Interval | 20,000 |
This tool is designed to press various sizes and types of pipes, accommodating both PEX and carbon steel materials.
Model Number: RP 342-XL
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Pipe Repair Service
Start a mobile business offering on-site pipe repair and installation services. The press tool’s portability and ability to work in tight spaces make it ideal for quick and efficient plumbing solutions.
Custom Metal Fabrication
Offer custom metal and PEX fabrication services for residential and commercial clients. Use the press tool to create bespoke fittings and structures tailored to specific customer needs.
Workshop Classes
Host workshop classes teaching people how to use the press tool for various DIY projects. This can serve both as an educational service and a way to promote the tool and related products.
Event and Trade Show Displays
Design and build modular and reusable display structures for events and trade shows. The press tool can help create durable and eye-catching frames that can be easily assembled and disassembled.
Rental Service
Start a rental service for the press tool kit, targeting DIY enthusiasts and small businesses that need high-quality pressing tools for short-term projects. Provide training and support to ensure proper tool usage.
Creative
Custom Furniture
Use the press tool to create custom metal and PEX framework for unique furniture pieces such as tables, chairs, and shelving units. The tool’s ability to handle different materials and sizes allows for versatile and sturdy designs.
Garden Structures
Design and build custom garden structures like trellises, arbors, and pergolas using the press tool. Its capacity to press various pipe sizes ensures strong and reliable joints for outdoor use.
Art Installations
Create intricate and large-scale art installations by joining metal and PEX pipes in creative configurations. The LED light feature of the tool aids in precision during assembly, even in low-light conditions.
Home Decor Items
Craft unique home decor items such as lamp stands, curtain rods, and photo frames by pressing different pipe materials into aesthetically pleasing shapes and structures.
DIY Greenhouses
Build small-scale DIY greenhouses using PEX and carbon steel pipes. The press tool makes it easy to assemble the frame quickly and securely, allowing for personal or community garden projects.