When it comes to the material, there are two important points to consider. The first one is the material that the press tool is made of, and our recommendation is to get one that has cast iron or stainless steel as the primary material. On the other hand, the second point is the material that the tool is compatible to work with as copper, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and pex are the most important ones. Key Feature #3: Size This kit includes a number of great features. This includes the accurate pressing piston, to the two long-life batteries and the sturdy charger that is included in the kit. The Autostop feature will leave you worry-free, as it ensures optimal force and precise fitting. Not to forget the readable LED display that will allow you to monitor the current status of the tool at any point. The Bad

If you are reading this article, chances are you are a plumber, mechanic, or electrician, and you are looking for the best press tool kit on the market. For those of you that don’t know, press tools are essential if you are working in an industry that emphasizes pneumatic and hydraulic pressed metal which is needed to manufacture and shape sheets made out of copper, steel, and other metals. Taking a look at the relevant market, the best ones are the blanking tool, the piercing tool, the shaving tool, the forming tool, as well as the combination tool with which you will be able to perform multitasking work. Key Feature #2: Material One of the highlighted features has to be the automatic feature that will allow you to save time if you are looking to work multiple presses at once. Additionally, once it reaches the optimal force, the Piston will stop on its own, using the Autostop technology, that not many press tools have. Frankly, this Piston compares really well to its high-priced competitors, mostly due to the HPC pressure that allows high accuracy – a feature we are really impressed with.As another product manufactured by a trusted brand, this DEWALT Pipe Plumbing Kit is among the best press tools, and for a good reason. Product Highlights Our company ethos is to supply quality products and innovative solutions ensuring we offer an exceptional customer experience at a fair price. As with any other product, this press tool kit does have a few cons – the jaws are easy to dislocate, while the product is not as sturdy as you would expect it to be. Still, if you follow the maintenance instructions and don’t put it under heavy use without consulting a professional, it is a product of good value for both beginners and more experienced plumbers. The Good Although we don’t think that a higher price always ensures higher quality, there is no doubt that the Milwaukee 2773-22 M18 Press Tool Kit stands at a great value for money. Product Highlights Greenlee is one of the younger companies when it comes to electricians and plumbers tools. Still, taking a look at the different kits that they offer, including the PSTLP-KIT001, the high quality of their products is quite clear. While they strive to cover all your needs, they still offer their products at a very reasonable price. This kit includes a Piston with a pistol grip, as well as jaws adequate for copper and steel fittings.

If you are looking to buy a full press tool kit from a trusted brand name, this is definitely a good option to look into. What is surprising here is the level of quality you get for the low price. It’s a great press tool kit that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Product HighlightsIt has an in-line design, that is not as heavy as its competitors, and is highlighted by the 10% faster charge and 20% longer run time. Along with that, due to its simple yet sturdy design, you will be able to work with it for the whole day without getting exhausted. The auto-cycle feature is there to ensure accurate and powerful pressure, and stops the tool from running if it can’t complete the task. It includes a 270-degree rotatable barrel, with a capacity of 0.5 to 2 inches. Additionally, as an upgraded product coming from the latest Ridgid series, it is compatible with all the attachments and jaws previously released by this brand. As we have mentioned in the section above, there are six different jaws that come with this kit, including a 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and a 2 inch one. The Bad The DeWalt press tool kit is an affordable kit that not only features a good quality plumbing pipe tool but comes with a few interchangeable heads, as well as durable 20V batteries and a powerful charger. Additionally, the rotatable crimp will allow you to fix the most troublesome spots. The Bad The Milwaukee press tool kit features one of the best calibrations including 50,000 cycles, with an average time for each being around just four seconds. Compatible with 13 different fitting systems, you can perform demanding work without any accessories that you would have to buy separately. DeWalt has maintained its ethos over the years to increase performance, make tools easy to use and increase productivity. It's hardly surprising that they have guaranteed their tools are ‘Guaranteed Tough since 1924”. At ITS, we work closely with DeWalt to ensure that we have all the tools you want, and all the tools you need for whatever job you are doing.

Our priority is fixed on your requirements and how to best meet them. If you have any special needs we will be only too pleased to accommodate them. Our customer satisfaction record has been maintained consistently at a high rate of 99% and we continue to strive to maintain these standards with an aim to exceed our customers’ expectations. We offer customers the very best products and provide our high quality services again and again. It’s also a great press tool thanks to the high quality components used here, particularly the press mechanism. This thing has the ability to press and crimp more or less anything in about 3 seconds flat. It’s advertised as being 40% faster than other such tools, and we do have to agree with this. We provide a regular delivery service throughout the West Midlands by our own team and use the service of an independent courier for our customer’s from all other regions to ensure we provide a timely service. Our plumbers merchant sales counter offers a friendly professional service to all visitors both trade and retail. Speaking of user friendliness, beware that the Milwaukee 2473-22 M12 is optimized for residential fittings and installations. It works to provide the adequate amount of force for most residential installations. What’s also convenient here is that there are no calibration intervals to deal with, which translates to less downtime for the use, and therefore higher efficiency.As we have mentioned above, it does come with two 20V Lithium batteries, with the optimal power sitting at 18V. One of the best things about it is that you can invest in additional Ridgid jaws (the best on the market) and fit these with the Dewalt Press Tool. What we really like about the Milwaukee 2473-22 M12 is how it’s an all in one kit, and it really is designed for convenience. Here you get a ½ inch, ¾ inch, and 1 inch crimp jaw, complete with the battery and the charger. Realistically speaking, this one tool should be all you need, plus it also comes in at a great price too. The Bad