Description
Secure flexible PEX plumbing connections without cumbersome manual crimp ring tools in cramped wall cavities. The Milwaukee M18 Short Throw Press tool kit presses Viega PureFlow fittings on commercial potable water and hydronic heating loops. This cordless tool runs water supply lines through equipment sheds and shop utility rooms. It cannot press metallic copper or carbon steel press fittings.
An advanced electro-hydraulic drive mechanism delivers 4000 pounds of linear force through precision-machined steel press jaws. The short-throw inline tool design fits between sixteen-inch center wall studs and overhead joists without wrist strain. Automatic cycle completion ensures full jaw travel before the internal hydraulic valve releases, guaranteeing leak-free mechanical fitting seals. An M18 RedLithium battery powers the high-speed hydraulic pump for rapid pressing cycles.
Viega PureFlow Press Hardware Specifications
Commercial mechanical contractors and facility maintenance teams require fast inline press tools to assemble flexible PEX piping networks quickly. This tool produces consistent mechanical joints on Viega fittings.
- Inline short-throw design allows one-handed operation inside cramped 16-inch stud bays
- 4000 pounds of crimp force secures Viega PureFlow fittings to PEX tubing permanently
- Five-second cycle time completes mechanical pipe joints rapidly on commercial rough-ins
- Pre-press battery check stops the tool from initiating cycles without sufficient power
- Viega PureFlow 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 Press Bench Telemetry Testing
Laboratory cycle testing records a 4.8-second full press stroke on 1-inch Viega PureFlow fittings at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The M18 2.0 Ah battery pack delivers over 280 completed press cycles on a single charge. Sound pressure meters record 72 dBA at three feet during pump operation. Hydraulic fluid temperature stabilizes at 30 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient conditions across sixty consecutive press cycles.
Plumbing Installation Setup Negative Filter
Slide the Viega PureFlow fitting into the PEX tube, seat the matching jaw around the fitting crimp ring, and pull the trigger until the cycle completes. Inspect the joint visually through the jaw witness window. Do not use this tool with copper ProPress or steel MegaPress fittings.
- Press jaw pivot pins require light machine oil lubrication every fifty cycles
- Jaw contour pockets demand cleaning to remove plastic shavings after every work shift
- Battery terminal contact blades require dry air cleanouts every forty operating hours
Factory Warranty Tool Case Inventory
Milwaukee backs this 2674-22P bundle with a 5-Year commercial limited warranty. The kit packaging contains the M18 short throw press tool, five Viega PureFlow jaws, two M18 2.0 Ah batteries, charger, and heavy carrying case.
