Milwaukee M18 Copper Press Tools & Jaws

Milwaukee M18 Copper Press Tools and Jaws are the M18 FORCE LOGIC battery-powered press tool platform and its compatible jaw accessories, designed to eliminate flame-based soldering and brazing from copper pipe connections on commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional plumbing and mechanical installations. The Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool is the industry's first brushless press tool, delivering 20% more run time per charge, 10% faster cycle time, and the single longest calibration interval in the industry at 50,000 cycles compared to competitive tools. With a 1/2" to 4" capacity depending on material and compatibility with over 20 unique fitting systems, the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool is a comprehensive press solution for plumbers and mechanical contractors working across copper, black iron, stainless steel, and ACR refrigerant line applications. The in-line design with a forward hand position allows one-handed pressing and fits nearly anywhere an arm can reach. All M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tools feature auto-cycle, REDLINK electronics, and a pre-press battery check that prevents the tool from starting a press it can't complete.

KEY SUBCATEGORIES / PRODUCT TYPES

M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool Kits - Standard

The Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool Kit (SKU 2773-22) is the core kit configuration, including the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool (2773-20), two M18 REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Packs (48-11-1820), one M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger (48-59-1812), and six copper press jaws covering 1/2" (49-16-2650), 3/4" (49-16-2651), 1" (49-16-2652), 1-1/4" (49-16-2653), 1-1/2" (49-16-2654), and 2" (49-16-2655), plus a blow-molded case. The M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool Kit with ONE-KEY (SKU 2922-22) is the ONE-KEY enabled version of the same kit, adding the industry's first press tool with remote tracking, management, and lockout capability via the ONE-KEY desktop or mobile app, which logs and uploads data from every press. The ONE-KEY version is the choice for contractors who need performance monitoring, tool location tracking, or tool lockout management across a job site or fleet.

M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool - Bare Tool and Alternate Configurations

The M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool with ONE-KEY bare tool (SKU 2922-20) is the tool-only configuration for contractors already equipped with M18 batteries and a charger who need only the press head. The M18 FORCE LOGIC Long Throw Press Tool (SKU 2773-20L) is an extended-length variant with an adjustable stroke length delivering optimized cycle time on 1-1/2" and 2" Grinnell stainless steel press connections. The M18 FORCE LOGIC Long Throw Press Tool Kit (SKU 2773-22L) pairs the long throw tool with 1/2" to 1" stainless steel jaws. The Long Throw Press Tool features a green LED indicator that visually confirms both a completed press cycle and when calibration is needed, and maintains the same 50,000-cycle calibration interval as the standard tool.

M18 Standard Copper Press Jaws - Individual

Milwaukee M18 Standard Copper Press Jaws for the FORCE LOGIC Press Tool are sold individually in six sizes: 1/2" (SKU 49-16-2650), 3/4" (SKU 49-16-2651), 1" (SKU 49-16-2652), 1-1/4" (SKU 49-16-2653), 1-1/2" (SKU 49-16-2654), and 2" (SKU 49-16-2655). All M18 Standard Copper Press Jaws use Force Logic technology with multiple sensors to confirm every press is complete and leak-free, and are compatible with the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool. The ring jaw (SKU 49-16-2659) is the M18 Ring Copper Press Jaw, a dedicated accessory for ring-style press connections.

M18 Black Iron Press Jaw Kit - Viega MegaPress

The Milwaukee M18 Black Iron Press Jaw Kit (SKU 49-16-2697) is a seven-piece set designed for use on Viega MegaPress fittings, providing a faster alternative to threading for connecting 1/2" through 1" Schedule 5-40 black iron pipe and ring-style connections up to 2". The kit includes six black iron-specific jaws and rings (49-16-2650B, 49-16-2651B, 49-16-2652B, 49-16-2653B, 49-16-2654B, 49-16-2655B) plus the M18 Ring Copper Press Jaw (49-16-2659). Black iron press jaws feature a full 360° alignment edge, easy-opening jaw design for one-handed use, and are compatible with the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool. Individual black iron jaws are also available separately: 1/2" (SKU 49-16-2650B), 3/4" (SKU 49-16-2651B), and 1" (SKU 49-16-2652B), with press rings in 1-1/4" (SKU 49-16-2653B), 1-1/2" (SKU 49-16-2654B), and 2" (SKU 49-16-2655B).

M18 Tool Packages

Milwaukee M18 tool packages combine the M18 FORCE LOGIC Copper Press Tool Kit with ONE-KEY (2922-22) with complementary M18 tools into single-purchase bundles. Available packages at SupplyHouse include the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Kit with M18 FUEL Compact Band Saw (SKU 2922-22-2829-20) and the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Kit with PACKOUT Deep Organizer (SKU 2922-22-48-22-8432). The band saw bundle includes the M18 FUEL Compact Band Saw (2829-20) as a bare tool, featuring a POWERSTATE brushless motor, Constant Power Technology, and a 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" cutting capacity. Both packages run on the M18 REDLITHIUM battery ecosystem.

BUYING GUIDE / HOW TO CHOOSE

The first decision when specifying a Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool is whether ONE-KEY connectivity is required. The standard 2773-22 kit and the ONE-KEY 2922-22 kit are functionally identical press tools. ONE-KEY adds remote tracking, management, and lockout via the ONE-KEY desktop and mobile app, logging every press for data retrieval and providing tool location and lockout control. For contractors managing multiple crews, fleet accountability, or jobs requiring press documentation, ONE-KEY is the correct choice. For a single plumber who wants a press tool without the tracking overhead, the 2773-22 delivers the same 50,000-cycle calibration interval, brushless motor, auto-cycle, and pre-press battery check.

Jaw selection follows from the pipe size and fitting system on the job. The six M18 Standard Copper Press Jaws (49-16-2650 through 49-16-2655) cover 1/2" through 2" CTS copper connections and are included in the 2773-22 and 2922-22 kits. For Viega MegaPress black iron pipe connections on gas or black iron systems, the 49-16-2697 Black Iron Press Jaw Kit is the correct jaw set. Black iron press jaws are not interchangeable with standard copper press jaws and are sold separately or in the dedicated kit. The Ring Copper Press Jaw (49-16-2659) is required for ring-style connections and is included in the Black Iron Press Jaw Kit.

For stainless steel or larger-diameter press connections, the Long Throw Press Tool (2773-20L) with its adjustable stroke length is the correct tool variant. The standard M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool body supports 1/2" to 4" capacity depending on material and jaw configuration. Confirming which fitting system is being used on the job against Milwaukee's jaw compatibility documentation before ordering individual jaws is required, as jaw styles are fitting-system specific.

For contractors already in the M18 ecosystem, the bare tool (2922-20) is the most cost-effective entry point if M18 batteries and a charger are already on the truck. The kit configurations (2773-22 and 2922-22) include two M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 battery packs and a Multi-Voltage Charger.

FAQs

What is the Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool and what applications does it cover?

The Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool is a battery-powered brushless press tool that makes flame-free press connections on copper, black iron, stainless steel, and ACR refrigerant pipe systems. The M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool is compatible with over 20 unique fitting systems and covers 1/2" to 4" capacity depending on the material and jaw used. Features include auto-cycle for a confirmed full press every time, a pre-press battery check that prevents the tool from starting a press it can't complete, REDLINK electronics, and the single longest calibration interval in the industry at 50,000 cycles. The inline design allows one-handed operation and access in tight spaces.

What is the difference between the Milwaukee 2773-22 and 2922-22 press tool kits?

The difference between the Milwaukee 2773-22 and 2922-22 M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool kits is ONE-KEY connectivity. The 2922-22 includes ONE-KEY, the industry's first press tool with remote tracking, management, and lockout capability that logs and uploads data from every press via the ONE-KEY desktop or mobile app. The 2773-22 is the same press tool without ONE-KEY connectivity. Both kits include the same six copper press jaws covering 1/2" through 2", two M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 battery packs, a Multi-Voltage Charger, and a blow-molded case. The tool's core performance specs, 20% more run time per charge, 10% faster cycle time, and 50,000-cycle calibration interval, are the same on both.

What M18 Standard Copper Press Jaw sizes are available individually?

Milwaukee M18 Standard Copper Press Jaws for the FORCE LOGIC Press Tool are available individually in six sizes: 1/2" (SKU 49-16-2650), 3/4" (SKU 49-16-2651), 1" (SKU 49-16-2652), 1-1/4" (SKU 49-16-2653), 1-1/2" (SKU 49-16-2654), and 2" (SKU 49-16-2655). All six sizes are also included together in both the 2773-22 and 2922-22 kits. The M18 Ring Copper Press Jaw (SKU 49-16-2659) is a separate accessory for ring-style press connections. Force Logic technology in each jaw uses multiple sensors to confirm every press is complete.

What is the Milwaukee M18 Black Iron Press Jaw Kit and what fitting system does it support?

The Milwaukee M18 Black Iron Press Jaw Kit (SKU 49-16-2697) is a seven-piece set designed for use on Viega MegaPress fittings, providing a faster alternative to threading for Schedule 5-40 black iron pipe in 1/2" through 1" jaw sizes, with press rings covering 1-1/4" through 2", plus the Ring Copper Press Jaw (49-16-2659). Black iron press jaws feature a full 360° alignment edge, easy-opening design for one-handed use, and are compatible with the M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool. Black iron press jaws are not interchangeable with standard copper press jaws and must be specified separately from the copper jaw set when a Viega MegaPress black iron installation is on the job.

What is the calibration interval for the Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool?

The Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Press Tool carries the single longest calibration interval in the industry at 50,000 cycles before calibration is needed. On the Long Throw Press Tool variants, a green LED indicator visually confirms both a completed press cycle and when calibration is approaching. The 50,000-cycle interval reduces downtime caused by calibration requirements and maximizes the tool's time on the job compared to tools with shorter intervals. No calibration interval adjustments or manual tracking are required during normal use, as the tool's REDLINK electronics monitor press accuracy and completion automatically.