Milwaukee Tool and Uponor® Pioneer PEX on the Commercial Job Site
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool and Uponor® will begin transforming Commercial Jobsites this fall with the introduction of the industry’s first expandable 3” PEX and the only tool on the market that can expand it, the M18™ FORCELOGIC™ 2”-3” ProPEX® Expansion Tool. Joining Milwaukee’s current line of award-winning ProPEX® Expansion Tools, the new tool will be part of a complete solution to provide the industry’s most consistent commercial installations.
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“Always on the lookout for solutions that provide a competitive advantage in their market, Pros turn to PEX in residential applications due to its cost savings in material and install,” says Corey Dickert, Director of Product Marketing for Milwaukee Tool. “Until now, its use in commercial has been limited due to tubing size and installation tooling. We are proud to partner with Uponor® to deliver a solution that will make larger diameter ProPEX® a compelling solution for commercial system installations.”
The new M18™ FORCELOGIC™ ProPEX® Expansion Tool, like its M12™ and M18™ predecessors, will feature a continuous expansion design and auto-rotating head for even pipe expansion and maximum installation speed. With an electronically controlled, powerful 10T hydraulic mechanism, the tool expands, rotates and resets automatically.
True to its FORCE LOGIC™ name, the 2”-3” Expansion tool was designed to deliver the single best user experience. Its intelligent design provides the user optimum balance in overhead connections and can also be flipped over to sit squarely on a table-top for extended use on site or in the shop.
Compatible with the entire M18™ System, the new tool is part of the fastest growing cordless system in the industry, now offering more than 70 cordless Lithium-Ion products. Milwaukee® is committed to the ongoing development of this platform and will continue to provide innovative solutions that offer industry leading reliability, performance and ergonomics.
Specifications
M18™ FORCELOGIC™ 2”-3” ProPEX® Expansion Tool (2633-22)
Capacity: 2″, 2-1/2″, and 3″
Head Compatibility: M18™ 2″ – 3″ ProPEX® Expansion Heads
Heads Included: 2″, 2-1/2″, and 3″
Tool Length: 14.5″ (with 3″ Expansion Head)
Tool Height: 11.8″
Tool Width: 4.75″
Tool Weight: 12.5 lbs w/Battery and Side Handle
Auto-Rotation: Built-in
Auto-Completion: Built-in
Includes M18™ FORCELOGIC™ 2″ – 3″ ProPEX® Expansion Tool, Side Handle, 2″ ProPEX® Expansion Head, 2-1/2″ ProPEX® Expansion Head, 3″ ProPEX® Expansion Head, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 Extended Capacity Battery Packs, M18™ & M12™ Multi-Voltage Charger, ProPEX® Expansion Tool Cone Grease, and Carrying Case.
ProPEX® Expansion Heads also sold separately:
49-16-2614: 2″ ProPEX® Expansion Head
49-16-2616: 2-1/2″ ProPEX® Expansion Head
49-16-2618: 3″ ProPEX® Expansion Head
MSRP: $2,500 (kit)
Available: November 2015
About Milwaukee Tool
Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in both durability and performance by providing the best in professional, heavy-duty tools and accessories. With an unwavering commitment to the trades, Milwaukee continues to lead with a focus on providing innovative, trade-specific solutions. Whether it is through their leadership in LITHIUM-ION technology, as seen in the M12™, M18™ & M28™ Systems, time-saving accessories or innovative hand tool products, Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced solutions for the trades that offer increased productivity and unmatched durability. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.
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