Compact 12V cordless press tools with V, TH, U or M jaws

12V cordless press tools press fittings onto pipes in installation work, including in tight spots where a larger pressing tool does not fit. This category centres on the Ridgid RP 115 Micro, a compact 12V machine available in several versions.

The difference between those versions lies in the pressing jaws supplied. The jaw profile has to match the fitting system you install: V, TH, U and M profiles are not interchangeable, and the fitting manufacturer decides which profile is required. Each jaw set covers three diameters, such as V15-22-28, TH16-20-26, U16-20-25 and M15-18-22. If you work with several systems or already own suitable jaws, the version without pressing jaws is the logical choice; you add further jaws separately later.

Every version comes in a carrying case with a 2.5 Ah battery and a charger, so the machine is ready for use on site straight away. These press tools belong to electrical power tools, the overarching category for corded and cordless powered machines.