Pressing Tool presses 1/2 to 4 in. joints.
Press Release Summary:
Offered in corded or 18 V Li-Ion battery-powered version, RIDGID RP 330 Pressing Tool features 270° jaw rotation and flattened top, permitting accessibility in confined areas. Unit includes lights to indicate tool's performance and audible signal that lets user know cycle is complete. Tool's gear ratio enables both models to perform in cold temperatures, while rubber bumpers protect tool during rough handling or inadvertent drops.
Original Press Release:
New Versatile RIDGID® RP 330 Pressing Tool Makes Faster Connections and Maximizes Uptime
ELYRIA, OHIO - January 2008 - RIDGID® is introducing the new versatile RIDGID RP 330 pressing tool, adding to its existing line of pressing equipment. Offered in a corded (RP 330-C) or battery (RP 330-B) version, the RIDGID RP 330 is the fastest pressing tool available.
Both the battery and corded RIDGID RP 330 pressing tools make quick connections, with the battery-operated model utilizing an 18-volt lithium-ion battery to allow more presses per battery charge.
The user-friendly RIDGID RP 330 has a 270-degree jaw rotation and a flattened top, permitting better accessibility in confined areas. User-friendly indicator and troubleshooting lights provide end users with easy-to-understand indications of the tool's performance. The user also receives an audible signal that the pressing cycle is complete.
The RP 330 requires routine service at longer intervals than previous RIDGID models, increasing from 20,000 cycles to 30,000 cycles, making the tool even more dependable while on the jobsite, and maximizing contractor uptime.
A new gear ratio allows both models of the RIDGID RP 330 to perform better in cold temperatures. The new gear ratio also aids the battery-operated model to produce more presses per charge. Strategically placed rubber bumpers protect the tool during rough handling and inadvertent drops.
The RIDGID RP 330 presses 1/2" to 4" joints and is compatible with all standard RIDGID pressing jaws. A three- or six-jaw kit is offered with both tool versions. The battery model includes two batteries and a charger.
"Based on feedback from tradesmen across the U.S. and extensive research, RIDGID developed the RP 330 to address a number of end users' pressing needs," said David Roberts, product manager, RIDGID. "As a result, the RP 330 is a simpler, more intuitive and user-friendly pressing tool."
About RIDGID®
RIDGID®, a leading manufacturer of hand and power tools, markets its products in more than 130 countries. The company's broad offering of more than 300 types of tools serve the rental, plumbing, HVAC/R, utility, industrial, electrical, petroleum, institutional, commercial and hardware markets. RIDGID is a subsidiary of St. Louis, Missouri-based Emerson. Emerson is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22.6 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
