Description
Press flexible PEX water lines in ultra-confined equipment closets where full-size press tools cannot fit. The Ridgid RP 115 Mini Press tool battery kit with PureFlow jaws presses small PEX fittings across commercial cabinetry and maintenance shops. This ultra-lightweight tool runs water supply lines through tight equipment enclosures. It cannot press copper ProPress or steel gas pipe fittings.
A micro-hydraulic power head generates 2700 pounds of pressing force in a chassis weighing under three and a half pounds. The compact inline barrel design fits between closely spaced water heater lines and behind commercial vanity partitions. A 210-degree swiveling barrel head rotates around framing obstacles, while single-handed trigger operation allows mechanics to support PEX tubing with their free hand during pressing.
Miniature PEX Press Hardware Specifications
Plumbing service technicians and equipment maintenance mechanics require ultra-compact press tools to repair PEX water lines inside tight cabinets. This micro tool presses Viega PureFlow fittings rapidly.
- Ultra-lightweight 3.4-pound tool chassis allows effortless one-handed overhead operation
- 2700 pounds of hydraulic pressing force seals 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch Viega PureFlow PEX fittings
- 210-degree rotating barrel head swivels around tight plumbing obstacles in narrow walls
- Slim inline profile measures under fourteen inches in length for extreme confined access
- Five-second cycle time completes watertight mechanical PEX joints on service calls
- Integrated LED work light illuminates dark cabinet bottoms and maintenance chases
- 12V advanced lithium battery platform powers up to 140 press cycles per charge
Micro-Hydraulic Bench Cycle Telemetry
Bench dyno testing records a 4.5-second complete press cycle on 3/4-inch Viega PureFlow fittings at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The 12V 2.5 Ah battery delivers 145 full press cycles on a single charge. Sound pressure levels register at 70 dBA at three feet during pump operation. Hydraulic system pressure holds steady at 2720 pounds, ensuring uniform crimp collar compression without deforming inner PEX plastic cores.
Plumbing Service Setup Usability Boundaries
Slide the PureFlow fitting into the PEX tube, align the mini jaw contour over the fitting crimp ring, and hold the trigger until the tool automatically releases. Do not use this tool on 1-inch or larger pipe, or on metallic copper press fittings.
- PureFlow mini jaw pivot pins demand light machine oil lubrication every fifty cycles
- Jaw crimp pockets require wiping with clean shop towels after every work shift
- Battery receiver slots require compressed air cleaning every twenty operating hours
Commercial Tool Warranty Package Inventory
Ridgid backs this RP 115 PureFlow kit with a 3-Year commercial limited warranty. The package contains the RP 115 press tool, 1/2-inch PureFlow jaw, 3/4-inch PureFlow jaw, 12V 2.5 Ah battery, charger, and rugged carrying case.