Description
Press commercial copper water lines in tight pipe bays where standard press tools cannot swing open. The Ridgid RP 251 Press Tool battery kit with ProPress rings and jaws provides complete pressing versatility across plumbing rough-ins. This cordless tool secures water lines across equipment maintenance shops and boiler rooms. It cannot press carbon steel MegaPress fittings.
A lightweight inline design pairs with a brushless motor and high-pressure hydraulic ram that delivers 5400 pounds of crimping force. The balanced tool body fits into narrow four-inch wall cavities and between parallel piping runs without operator wrist strain. A 360-degree swivel barrel rotates the jaw collar freely around framing obstacles, while an integrated OLED screen displays service cycle counts and real-time maintenance alerts.
ProPress Rings Jaws Hardware Specs
Mechanical contractors and commercial facility plumbers require combination jaw and ring kits to press fittings in open chases and tight pipe groupings. This kit delivers complete mechanical pressing capability.
- 5400 pounds of hydraulic ram force ensures watertight seals on copper press fittings
- Includes three standard ProPress jaws for open 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch pipe pressing
- Articulating press rings wrap around 1/2-inch to 1-1/4-inch fittings in tight spaces
- C1 actuator clamps onto articulating press rings to complete confined joints
- Integrated OLED display shows completed cycle counts and tool maintenance alerts
- 360-degree rotating barrel head swivels around plumbing obstacles with ease
- Bluetooth connectivity syncs tool performance data to mobile diagnostic applications
Hydraulic Bench Cycle Speed Telemetry
Hydrostatic dyno testing records a 5.0-second full press cycle on 1-inch copper fittings at room temperature. The 12V 2.5 Ah lithium battery completes 140 press cycles per charge. Acoustic sound output measures 73 dBA at three feet during ram extension. The internal hydraulic pressure relief valve opens consistently at 5420 pounds, ensuring uniform fitting compression without over-crimping copper walls.
Plumbing Installation Setup Negative Filter
Deburr copper pipe ends, seat the ProPress fitting, attach the matching jaw or ring with C1 actuator, and hold the trigger until the tool automatically releases. Do not use this tool on steel gas pipe or unapproved fitting profiles.
- Jaw and actuator mechanical pivot pins demand light machine oil lubrication every fifty cycles
- Ring crimping contours require visual inspection for copper shavings before each shift
- Tool ventilation slots require cleaning with dry shop air every twenty operating hours
Commercial Tool Warranty Crate Manifest
Ridgid protects this RP 251 combination kit with a 3-Year commercial limited warranty. The heavy-duty carrying case contains the RP 251 press tool, three ProPress jaws, four press rings, C1 actuator, two 12V batteries, charger, and instruction manual.