iCrimp IWS-1807CN PEX Crimping Tool Kit

Overview

Sized for 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch pipe, the iCrimp IWS-1807CN Cutter is built with a polypropylene handle, matching common PEX and plastic plumbing diameters rather than general purpose cutting.

ICrimp's product line centers on PEX and pipe fitting tools, and the two published sizes here, 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch, line up with the diameters most often used in residential plumbing runs. A polypropylene handle keeps the tool light and resistant to the moisture typical of plumbing work, though it will not have the same rigidity as a metal handle under heavy repeated use. The listing does not specify a maximum wall thickness or whether it is rated for metal pipe as well as plastic.

• Brand: iCrimp
• Sizes: 1/2 and 3/4 inch
• Handle: Polypropylene
• Category: Cutters

Who it's for

Suits buyers cutting 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch PEX or plastic pipe who want a dedicated sized cutter rather than a general utility cutter. Not the right tool if you need to cut metal pipe or sizes outside that 1/2 to 3/4 inch range.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Sizing a pipe cutter to specific diameters, here 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch, generally gives a cleaner square cut than a general purpose blade because the jaw is matched to the pipe rather than squeezed down from a wider opening. The polypropylene handle keeps the tool light for repeated cuts along a plumbing run, though it will flex more than a metal handle under heavy force. Cut quality on PEX and similar plastic pipe should hold up well within the stated size range.

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