Description
Crimp black copper crimp rings on PEX water lines without the strain of two-handed manual bolt-cutter crimpers. The Milwaukee M18 Short Throw Press tool kit crimps ASTM F1807 PEX rings on commercial potable water and hydronic heating systems. This cordless tool runs water supply lines through equipment sheds and shop bathrooms. It cannot crimp stainless steel PEX clamps or Viega press sleeves.
An advanced electro-hydraulic pump mechanism generates 4000 pounds of crimp force through precision-machined steel crimp jaws. The inline short-throw tool balance fits between standard framing studs and ceiling joists without operator hand fatigue. Automatic cycle completion ensures the jaws close completely before hydraulic pressure drops, guaranteeing leak-free pipe joints. An M18 RedLithium battery powers the high-speed hydraulic ram for fast crimping strokes.
PEX Crimp Tool Hardware Specifications
Commercial plumbing contractors and landscape irrigation specialists depend on cordless PEX crimp tools to secure pipe fittings without arm fatigue. This tool delivers fast, uniform crimps across commercial rough-ins.
- Inline short-throw design allows one-handed operation inside cramped 16-inch stud bays
- 4000 pounds of crimp force compresses black copper rings onto ASTM F1807 fittings
- Five-second cycle time completes mechanical PEX joints rapidly on commercial rough-ins
- Pre-press battery check stops the tool from starting a cycle without sufficient power
- PEX crimp jaw set includes 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch sizes
- Auto-cycle completion ensures full jaw closure before hydraulic pressure release
- REDLINK electronics protect the motor and battery pack from thermal jobsite overloads
Hydraulic Crimp Bench Telemetry Testing
Laboratory cycle testing records a 4.5-second full crimp stroke on 1-inch copper PEX rings at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The M18 2.0 Ah battery pack delivers over 300 completed crimp cycles on a single charge. Sound pressure meters record 72 dBA at three feet during pump operation. Hydraulic fluid temperature stabilizes at 28 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient conditions across sixty consecutive crimp cycles.
Plumbing Installation Setup Negative Filter
Slide the copper ring over the PEX tube, insert the brass fitting, seat the crimp jaw square over the ring, and pull the trigger. Check the finished joint with the included Go/No-Go gauge. Do not use this tool with copper ProPress or Viega PureFlow fittings.
- Crimp jaw pivot pins require light machine oil lubrication every fifty cycles
- Jaw crimp cavities demand cleaning to remove copper dust after every work shift
- Go/No-Go gauge requires regular dimensional verification against callipers
Factory Warranty Tool Case Inventory
Milwaukee backs this 2674-22C bundle with a 5-Year commercial limited warranty. The kit packaging contains the M18 short throw press tool, five PEX crimp jaws, Go/No-Go gauge, two M18 2.0 Ah batteries, charger, and heavy carrying case.
