Pipe Pressing Tool Pressgun 5 from Viega

Viega's next generation pressing tool:
Pressgun 5 is lighter, smaller - and it packs a punch

The world leader in pressing technology, Viega, has launched its new Pressgun 5 pressing tool onto the Australian market. And despite being one of the smallest and lightest press tools on the market for XL connections, it still packs a punch.

"Whilst the new Viega Pressgun 5 is more compact and lightweight than its predecessor - it weighs just 3.2 kilograms - it supplies twice the capacity," says Rod Luker, Viega's National Sales Manager Australia. "It can press all dimensions from DN15 to DN100 (for Propress) and 15mm-108mm (for Sanpress Inox), while powered by lithium-ion battery.

"The weight, size and scope of application of a press tool determine how safely and economically a tradesperson is able to work with it on the building site - and the Pressgun 5 ticks all the boxes."

Compared with the previous model, the Pressgun 4B, the Pressgun 5 is 20 per cent lighter. This was achieved by the compact structure, a light housing construction and a new lithium-ion battery.

The Pressgun 5 also supplies twice the capacity with 18V/2.0 Ah, which means it's possible to work a full day on a building site using the battery, without the need for recharging.

In addition to the high performance, the battery has an enhanced cold-start feature. Plus integrated monitoring electronics also effectively protect against deep discharge, which guarantees a long lifespan.

Other key features of the Viega Pressgun 5 include:

Flexibility
With a ram force of 32 kN and a range of use of DN15-DN100, the Pressgun 5 is equivalent to considerably bigger press tools. The small design combined with Viega's flexible press rings and the 180° press head, pays off - especially when space is tight. This is typical of installation works in a duct or close to the basement ceiling.

The simple handling of the Pressgun 5 is also enhanced by the ergonomic gun shape, with soft-touch handle and integrated LED lamp for comfortable lighting of the pressing point.

All Viega large format press jaws can be used
The Pressgun 5 can be used with virtually any Viega large format press jaws and hinged press jaws from Viega.

Long servicing intervals
The high quality of the Pressgun 5 is also made clear by the extended servicing intervals: It only needs to be serviced after 40,000 pressings (or after four years). An LED display will tell you about the relevant service in good time. At 42,000 pressings, the tool automatically switches off.