The best tools of 2021 for plumbing and electrics

The PRO TOOL INNOVATION AWARDS (PTIA) is the "Oscar" among professional tools. PTIA Award (https://protoolinnovationawards.com ) was established for in order to provide professionals and serious home craftsmen with the latest innovations and novelties in the field of tools.

Our article below will review the most interesting winners of the PTIA 2021 award in the category "Plumbing and Electrics". You can find winners in other categories of the instrument here!

Tons of new innovative products are presented in the category "Awards in the field of plumbing and electrical engineering 2021". Every product, from expensive specialized tools focused on trade to multifunctional P&E hand tools, is designed to solve a specific problem. These PTIA 2021 Plumbing and Electrical Awards, dedicated to everything from safety to new efficient ways of working, are indispensable tools that all craftsmen will appreciate!

• Pipe bends

Winner - Milwaukee Tool 1" Aluminum Pipe Bending EMT 48-22-4072.

1-inch aluminum pipe bend has high-contrast marking for better visibility, allowing easy and accurate bending. A reinforced hook and pedal, as well as a lightweight aluminum shoe provide additional strength, and a reliable handle with a double bolt attachment will not weaken after repeated use. The pipe bending shoe for the conduit has most of the bending recommendations, as well as a reference table of wear resistance to facilitate use. There are offset multipliers on the pad, and the center of the seat bending grooves of 30°, 45° and 60° and the 90° bend indicator at the back allow you to bend the conduit easily and accurately.

• Inspection

The winner is the Milwaukee Tool M18 2973 Pipeline Control System.

Milwaukee Tool is proud to present the clearest image in the industry and the simplest inspections with a new modular pipeline inspection system. This pipeline monitoring system is equipped with self-leveling camera heads with 1080p HD resolution, so maintenance specialists can zoom in up to 4 times and pan, allowing you to see more in the drainage lines than ever before. The modular pipeline monitoring system is built around an M18 500GB control hub compatible with 120-foot or 200-inch coils for pipeline monitoring.

• Wireless crimpers

The winner is the Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC 750 MCM Dieless Crimper 2877-22.

The lightest in its class crimping press M18 FORCE LOGIC 750 MCM Dieless Crimper has a linear design and a 180 degree rotating head for easy alignment. A fully enclosed high-speed hydraulic pump provides the fastest connections. When equipped with an M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 battery, the tool provides up to 90 crimps per charge. A preliminary battery check prevents users from starting a crimp that the tool cannot complete due to insufficient battery power, ensuring a complete crimp each time.

• Wireless strippers

The winner is the Milwaukee Insulation Removal Tool M18 2935.

The M18 cable stripping tool significantly improves the process of removing insulation from the cable. A tool without open blades provides safer stripping than a knife.

Its compact right-angle design makes it easier for users to maneuver in a confined space with less stress on the wrist. Created with an innovative bushing design, it makes the strips cleaner and more precise.

• Pipe cutters

The winner is the RIDGID PTC-400 66138 pipe cutter.

RIDGID PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter is a highly efficient portable pipe cutting machine that quickly cuts stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, aluminum and plastic.

Whether users are pressing, soldering, or working with thin-walled pipes, the portability of the PTC-400 combined with the wide range of sizes and types of pipes it cuts makes it a versatile tool ideal for most construction work.

The PTC-400 cuts pipes from ½ inch to 4 inches and has a quick engagement function with an easy-to-use feed screw for high-speed cutting. It has two rotation speeds for smooth cutting of long or short pipes, and its optimal cutting wheel profile ensures an efficient cold cutting operation.