Press Tools & Plumbing Crimping Tool

The pressing process is achieved using press tools with a range of jaw attachments that vary according to the fitting and pipe diameters.

Various types of press tools are commercially available:

• Electromechanical tools, either battery or mains-powered versions (18V or 240 V), may be used for the full range of diameters.
• Electrohydraulic tools are used primarily for larger diameters, from 76.1 to 108 mm.
• Hand operated hydraulic tools are also available for critical environments.

The Europress System can be used with a wide variety of press tools provided that these are equipped with Europress approved “M”-profile jaws. Please refer to the technical department to ensure the proposed presstool is suitable for the Europress system.

TBO2 Features and benefits:

• • Compact lightweight unit only 1.7Kg without jaws, 2.3Kg incl. jaws
  • 18volt/1.5Ah Li-ion Makita battery
  • Constant thrust for nominal sizes up to 28mm SS
  • One-handed operation
  • Interchangeable mini jaws
  • LED display of tool information
  • LED light illuminates workpiece.
  • Short press cycle 5–6 seconds
  • 15 min charge time
  • Automatic piston return
  • 2 component grip
  • “Quickstop” function for extra safety
  • Autostop extends battery and tool life.
  • HPC monitoring gives precise press force.
  • Jaws rotate approx 350° for max access.
  • 1.5 Ah produces 150 pressings (NS 20).
  • 3.0 Ah produces 300 pressings (NS20) plus.
  • Mains power option
  • Ergonomic design

TBO5 Features and benefits:

• Compact lightweight unit only 3.5Kg
• 18volt/3.0 Ah Li-ion Makita battery
• Constant thrust for nominal sizes to 54mm SS
• One-handed operation
• Interchangeable jaws or pressing chain.
• LED display of tool information
• LED light illuminates workpiece.
• Short press cycle
• 22 min charge time
• Automatic piston return
• 2 component grip
• “Quickstop” function for extra safety
• “Autostop” extends battery and tool life.
• HPC monitoring gives precise press force.
• Jaws rotate approx 350° for max access.
• 3.0 Ah produces 300 pressings (NS20) plus.
• Mains power option
• Ergonomic design

TBO8 Features and benefits:

Compact unit only 4.3Kg

• 18volt/3.0 Ah Li-ion Makita battery
• Constant thrust for nominal sizes to 108mm SS
• One-handed operation
• Interchangeable jaws or pressing chains.
• LED display of tool information
• LED light illuminates workpiece.
• Short press cycle
• 22 min charge time
• Automatic piston return
• 2 component grip
• “Quickstop” function for extra safety
• “Autostop” extends battery and tool life.
• HPC monitoring gives precise press force
• Jaws rotate approx 350° for max access
• 3.0 Ah produces 300 pressings (NS20) plus.
• Mains power option
• Ergonomic design

 

TBO10 Features and benefits:

• Press tool sizes 140 and 168 mm
• Weight incl. adaptor jaw, not incl. battery 13 Kg
• 18 volt/3.0 Ah Li-ion battery
• Length 660mm
• Width 105mm
• Height 280mm
• Power consumption 400 W
• Piston force 100 kN
• Piston stroke 60 mm
• Battery capacity 15-20 press cycles
• Charging time approx 60 min
• Max noise level 93 db(A)
• Noise pressure level at the user’s ear 82 db(A)
• Protection level IP20

Improved ergonomics and comfort

Our press tools incorporate a 2-component plastichousing with soft inlay, which gives the feeling of apleasant, secure grip, prevents slipping, and avoidspressure points in the grip area. The optimised centre of gravity makes work effortless – even when continuously assembling overhead joints.

Press Heads

Ask for the full catalogue, but press heads and chains are engineered for sizes 22, 28, 35, 42, 54, 76, 89, 108, 140 and 168.

For more information about press tools, speak to one of Air Energy’s friendly and experienced technical support staff. Ring 03 9765 5655

Advantages of Plumbing Press Tools Air Energy

Pressing is far less complicated than soldering, brazing, or welding. The installer slides a press-style fitting over the pipe, attaches the appropriate press jaw or press sling over the fitting, and pulls the trigger. The press tools Perth cycle creates a strong, leak-proof connection in less than 5 seconds.

The following are the most significant advantages of press tools in Adelaide:

Time

This is the most obvious and surprising benefit to contractors trying to press for the first time after years of using traditional methods.

Pressing is quick. Many different fitting types can be pressed in under 10 seconds, saving significantly more time than other methods. On average, press technology saves between 50% and 90% of the time.

Multiplying the time saved by hundreds or thousands on a large job can trim days off a project. 

There is also no time for rest for curing and drying.

When making repairs, the speed of pressing is a huge benefit. Pressing saves time because it can be done on wet pipe systems, eliminating the need to shut down the system and dependent operations during the fix and allowing the contractor to work and make connections more quickly. It can save customers hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost downtime in commercial and industrial applications.

Money

Every firm understands that time is money. The time savings provided by pressing allow contractors to bid more competitively, cut labour costs, and take on more jobs — benefits that can make a significant difference in the bottom line.

Compressing is approximately 30% less expensive when comparing installation costs to welding and threading. Regarding labour costs alone, pressing is 80 percent to 90 percent less expensive than welding, 30 percent to 50 percent less costly than threading, and up to 60 percent less expensive than jamming.

Safety

Because pressing is flameless, it is safer than traditional systems and does not require flux, flammable gases, or fumes. As a result, the system is simpler and safer to install than traditional pipe-joining methods. Because there is no flame, there is no need for a fire watch, which saves money.

The pressing tools eliminate the need for costly and heavy equipment such as welding tanks and threading machines, which can be challenging to transport and time-consuming. Users are also not required to wear welding helmets or other safety equipment.

Press tools Brisbane is also more environmentally friendly because it does not require welding rods or cutting oils. Besides that, because a good job is clean, pressing leaves no joining material buildup, exposed threads, or tarnish, resulting in a clean, professional appearance.

Reliability

Nothing is more frustrating than being called back to a job because of a leak that went undetected during work or developed later due to poor pipe joining.  It is costly and embarrassing, can also ruin your reputation with the client and lead to negative word-of-mouth experience.

Traditional techniques leave more room for user error and inconsistency and are less reliable than pressing.
With a strong presence in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, Air Energy offers comprehensive solutions for various industries. Our company understands the critical role that press tools play in manufacturing processes, so we provide high-quality products and services to meet our customers’ diverse needs. 

Our extensive inventory of press tools includes a wide range of equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic presses, air cylinders, valves, fittings, and more. We carefully stock our supplies to ensure prompt availability and offer a diverse selection to cater to different applications and requirements.

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