Professional Tools Australia has added to its line of quality press tools with the new RP350 & RP351 Standard Press Tools as part of a commitment to continual development of technological precision products. The new press tools are ideal for making connections on residential and commercial plumbing jobs and are built for the most demanding job sites.
The new RIDGID RP350 and RP351 feature a brushless motor that is capable of over 100,000 press cycles and requires no scheduled maintenance. Gain access hard-to-reach locations with an endless 360° swivel head. Bluetooth connectivity allows the tool to be connected to a phone using the RIDGID Link app to manage important information like cycle count, battery life and other tool diagnostics.
With the most advanced LED lighting and colour-coded status indicators for easy operation, the RP 350 and RP 351 have been upgraded from top to bottom. Unmatched performance. Zero timeouts. The capacity of the new standard press tools is ½” to 4” copper and jaws for copper are available up to 2”.
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The hydraulic ram output is 32kN and the crimp cycle time is 4.5 seconds. Both tools are powered by an 18V advanced lithium battery which gives around 325 presses depending on various factors. Each tool weighs 3.2kg (excluding the battery). The press tools are available in a kit with six jaws for copper, in a jawless kit or there is a gun only option. The Ridge Tool Company is a world leading manufacturer of professional quality pipe and tube working tools serving the plumbing, mechanical, construction, HVAC, location, electrical and facility maintenance industries.
The RIDGID® trademark is recognized by professional tradespersons and engineers for uncompromising product quality, performance, dturability and service. RIDGID is committed to continual product improvement and new product development. Investment in talented people and state-of-the-art equipment allows RIDGID to produce innovative, high-quality products that help our customers get the job done right.
RIDGID is a business unit of Emerson of St. Louis, Missouri. Emerson’s global Professional Tools business offers a broad portfolio of reliable tools, connected equipment and software technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades. The professional tool brands RIDGID, Greenlee and Klauke deliver trusted products that provide dependable performance to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.