Welding branch connections may be a thing of the past for plumbers, pipe fabricators, and MRO Pros thanks to the newย Ridgid Press-In Branch Connector Kit. Itโs a system that makes you quicker and possibly eliminates the number of onsite crewmen required.
10-Second Summary
- Uses any standard Ridgid press tool
- Drill guide ensures a straight hole saw cut
- Vacuum adapter collects metal shavings
- Viega Press-In Branch Fit Adapters create the connection
- Creates 3/4โณ branch connections on 1-1/2โณ to 6โณ black steel pipe
- Price: $825
Ridgid Press-In Branch Connector System
Theย Ridgid Press-In Branch Connector Kit includes the hardware you need to turn your standard Ridgid press tool into a weld-free 3/4โณ branch connection fabricator.
The process is pretty simple. A drill guide sets up on the pipe and ensures you drill straight in with a hole saw. On the side, thereโs a vacuum port to collect the shavings so they donโt end up in your pipe.
Once the hole is complete, youโll use a Viega Press-In Branch Fit Adapter and your press tool to complete the connection.
Not only is it simple, Ridgid tells us that youโll get the work done up to significantly faster than welding. Without the need for a welder, thereโs no need to task a crewmember to fire watch on industrial gas settings, making your team more time and cost efficient.
Kit Contents
Press tool expander- Fitting position guides
- Hole saw arbor
- M27 hole saw
- Drill guide
- Vacuum adapter
Press tool expanderCompatible Ridgid Press Tools
- RP 340
- RP 330
- RP 320
- CT-400
Pricing on the kit is $825 and youโll need to provide yourย own drill and Ridgid press tool. However, itโs going to make your average plumber much more versatile without the need for welder training. That combined with the time savings makes for a pretty attractive package.
Check out a video of the process and see how the connection works here.
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