Features
- For use with copper and stainless steel CTS tubing
- 3 in. CTS size
- Standard jaw series
- Even distribution of pressing force for consistent joints
- Black galvanized coating for corrosion resistance
- Compatible with most professional-grade press fitting systems
- Designed to work with the 20V MAX press tool (DCE200)
Specifications
| Part Number | DCE201300 |
| Size | 3 in. (CTS) |
| Jaw Series | Standard |
| Material | Metal |
| Compatible Tubing | Copper and stainless steel (CTS) |
| Included | (1) Press ring |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guarantee |
| Unspsc | 27111700 |
| Color/Finish | Black (galvanized coating) |
| Typical Weight | 4.90 (manufacturer-stated value) |
3 in. Standard Copper Tube Size (CTS) press ring for forming press joints in copper and stainless steel tubing. The ring is designed to distribute pressing force evenly and includes a black galvanized coating for corrosion resistance. It is intended for use with the 20V MAX press tool (DCE200) and is compatible with most professional-grade press fitting systems.
Project Ideas
Business
Big-Bore Press-On Demand
Offer a mobile 3 in. press service for commercial plumbers/GCs. Specialize in copper/stainless mains, risers, and tie-ins where brazing requires hot-work permits. Market faster turnarounds, night/weekend cutovers, and no fire watch. Bill per joint plus mobilization.
Prefab Manifolds and Headers
Fabricate custom 3 in. CTS press manifolds for HVAC/hydronic contractors: primary/secondary headers, pump skids, and mixing stations with labeled takeoffs. Deliver pressure-tested assemblies to job sites to cut field labor and schedule risk. Offer CAD submittals and serial-numbered QC.
Fire Sprinkler Main Retrofits
Partner with sprinkler firms to replace or reroute 3 in. mains using listed press fittings where permitted. Provide after-hours shutdowns, swap sections quickly, and avoid hot-work in occupied buildings. Package includes flushing, signage, and as-builts.
Brewery/Distillery Process Piping
Serve craft producers with stainless 3 in. press installs for transfer lines, CIP loops, and tank manifolds. Emphasize sanitary handling, minimal downtime, and reconfigurable layouts. Offer maintenance contracts and expansion-ready designs.
Press Tool + Fittings Rapid Supply
Run a same-day rental and delivery service for 3 in. press tooling and compatible fittings. Include on-site setup, quick training, and joint verification tools. Bundle volume discounts and emergency delivery for facilities and small contractors.
Creative
Stainless Waterfall Weir Header
Build a sleek garden waterfall using 3 in. stainless CTS tubing as a press-assembled header behind a stone or metal weir. Press reducers/tees off the header to feed a long slit or multiple spillways, driven by a pond pump. The press ring keeps joints uniform and leak-free without welding, and the black coated ring/tooling won’t mar polished stainless.
Outdoor Shower and Body-Spray Manifold
Create a showpiece outdoor shower wall with a 3 in. copper CTS trunk as the central feature. Press tees with reducers branch to 1/2 in. lines for rain head, handheld, and body sprays. The large-diameter backbone looks sculptural, and press joints avoid soldering near siding or decking.
Rain Harvest Distribution Panel
Assemble a 3 in. copper press manifold that takes roof runoff from a storage tank and distributes to multiple barrels or garden zones. Use press ball valves on each takeoff for control, include a drain/cap for winterizing, and mount the polished copper panel visibly for a functional art look.
Industrial Floor Lamp Spine
Use a 3 in. copper tube as the main spine of a tall floor lamp. Press on flanges/feet and reducer tees to smaller conduit for pendant-style bulbs. The big copper pipe provides presence and stability, and press joining keeps assembly clean and strong without visible solder.
Brew Station Transfer Manifold
For homebrewers, build a stainless 3 in. press header with sanitary-style adapters and valves to direct wort/cleaning solutions between kettles, chiller, and fermenters. Press joints resist leaks and handle temperature swings, and quick-disconnects make it modular.