Manual Axial Press Tool

Manual Axial Press Tool — Expand PEX Fittings from 16 to 32 mm Without Power

The manual axial press tool expands PEX and multilayer pipe fittings from 16 to 32 mm diameter using a simple, tool-free mechanical action. With a net weight of just 3.0 kg, it is the lightest way to prepare expansion joints on site when you do not want to carry (or charge) a battery expander.

What It Does

• Range: 16–32 mm diameter for PEX-a expansion systems and similar pipe.
• Net weight 3.0 kg — light, portable and ready to work anywhere.
• Mechanical, tool-free operation: no motor, no battery, no hydraulics to service.
• Consistent expansion guided by the tool's mechanical action rather than operator strength.

An Ideal Backup or Entry Tool

Many installers keep a manual axial press tool as a second unit for tight spaces, emergency call-outs or as a low-cost way to enter the expansion-fitting market. It is also the sensible choice where regulations or site rules restrict battery tools, and its light weight makes overhead work manageable.

Build and Warranty

Manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel with precision-machined expanding heads, 100% function-tested before shipping and supported factory-direct. Ask about the matching mould sizes for your pipe standard, or about combining this tool with the manual press tool range.

Expansion Tool Basics

Axial expansion tools are used with PEX-a systems: the fitting mouth is expanded, the fitting is slid over the pipe, and the material contracts to form the permanent joint. Working with the correct head size for the pipe diameter is essential — the head must match the pipe's inner diameter and wall thickness for a watertight connection.

The manual axial press tool is supplied with the heads for your pipe range, and replacement heads are available factory-direct. Every tool is 100% function-tested before dispatch and supported by our standard warranty. Ask about combining it with our manual press tool range for a complete no-power solution.