Tools

STANLEY recently added a utility knife with 10-blade storage and a Control-Grip utility knight to its portfolio of cutting solutions. The knives are ideal for heavy-duty cutting on a variety of building materials. The utility knife has an offset knife nose to easily guide blade change and a curved design for challenging cuts, while the Control-Grip has a recesses blade slider and two-step blade release process engineered for a safe blade change. www.stanleytools.com

The M18 FORCE LOGIC press tool with ONE-KEY is the first 4" capacity press tool with wireless reporting capabilities. It also has an inline design and brushless motor, achieves more run time per charge and faster cycle times while being significantly smaller and nearly 20% lighter than other press tools, Milwaukee Tool states. www.milwaukeetool.com

KNIPEX Tools introduces two pipe cutters, one for plastic composite pipes (90 25 185) and one for multilayer and pneumatic hoses (90 10 185). The plastic composite cutter cleanly cuts both aluminum composite and plastic pipes 1/2" to 1" in diameter. The blade of the pipe cutter is designed to produce clean, smooth and burr-free cut surfaces. The multilayer and pneumatic hose cutter is ideal for all liquid, multilayer and pneumatic hoses 3/16" to 3/4" in diameter. www.knipextools.com

The Viega Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco are now available at distributor locations and through Viega. The tools cost less than similar press tool from other manufacturers and are an affordable way for contractors to adopt pressing, the company states. The Pressgun 6 can press up to 4" ProPress copper and stainless, and 2" MegaPress with the V2 actuator and rings, as well as 2" PureFlow PEX. The Pressgun 6 Picco can press up to 1 1/4" ProPress with the C1 actuator and rings, 1 1/2" PureFlow and 3/4" MegaPress. www.viega.us

Hilti’s NPR 32 cordless pipe press tool helps securely and efficiently connect large metal pipes. With a long travel, it eliminates the need for an expensive and bulky booster when working with stainless steel or black steel pipes over 2". Designed with a well-balanced pistol grip and 350-degree head rotation, it offers convenience and maneuverability when working with large jaws in the most challenging of locations, the company adds. www.hilti.com

The Makita XPH14T breaks new ground with 1,250 in.-lb. of max torque, 0-2,100 RPM and 0-31,500 BPM for faster hammer-drilling into masonry materials. The XPH14T combines this high-torque and high-speed in a more compact size: it’s a full 14% shorter than the previous model. www.makitausa.com