The RIDGID 48553 kit contains 1/2" to 2" Press Tool Attachments for MegaPress and MegaPressG Systems, when used with the appropriate RIDGID Press Tool, these are designed to mechanically press MegaPress fittings onto pipe to create a permanent water or gas tight seal. MegaPress is a registered trademark of Viega GmbH & Co. When the switch on the press tool is depressed, a motor powers a hydraulic pump which forces fluid into the press tool cylinder. This moves the tool rollers forward into contact with the attachment and applies thousands of pounds of force to the specially designed fitting. The entire pressing cycle takes between 4 and 8 seconds starting from when the switch is pressed. Once the pressing tool starts to deform the fitting, the tool will automatically continue the press until complete.

Standard Series MegaPress Jaw Sets (1 /2" to 1")

Standard Series MegaPress Jaw Sets are designed to mechanically press MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings onto 1/2", 3/4" and 1" nominal pipe size (NPS) steel pipe. An individual jaw set is required for each pipe size. Standard Series Jaw sets are designed to be used with RIDGID Standard Series Press Tools. Standard Series Jaw Sets cannot be used with RIDGID Compact Series press tools.

MegaPress Rings (1 1/4" to 2")

MegaPress Rings are designed to mechanically press MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings onto 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2" pipe. An individual ring is required for each pipe size. 1 1/4" to 2" rings can only be actuated with the V2 actuator (included) and Standard Series Press Tools. 1 1/4" to 2" MegaPress rings cannot be actuated with Compact Series Press Tools.