RIIFO Tools & Accessories

A compact ratcheting cutter for making the first cut in pipe preparation. Operated with one hand, it guides the blade squarely through the pipe wall to leave a clean, perpendicular end, the foundation of a joint that seats properly against the fitting shoulder. It's intended for multilayer pipe in the smaller diameters most commonly handled on site, with a wheel cutter needed once pipe sizes reach 32mm and above.

Used immediately after cutting, this tool corrects any out-of-roundness in the pipe end and chamfers the edge so the pipe can slide into a fitting without catching or damaging the O-rings. Small metal blades inside the tool scrape the pipe as it's pushed fully on and rotated several times, shaving the edge back to a clean, even bevel, which should then be checked visually before pressing. Three units cover the 12mm to 32mm range, each spanning a small group of adjacent sizes so fewer tools are needed in the kit.

For forming bends where the pipe end is accessible, this spring is fed into the bore and supports the pipe wall from within as the bend is made, then withdrawn once the curve is formed. Available in sizes from 16mm to 32mm, each matched to its pipe diameter. Any bend formed in a multilayer pipe should not exceed a radius of five times the pipe's outer diameter, measured from the central axis.

The alternative for situations where feeding a spring through the bore isn't practical, such as bends partway along longer runs. It fits over the outside of the pipe, spreading the bending force along its length to prevent kinking or flattening, and slides off once the bend is complete. Sized from 16mm to 32mm, with the same maximum bend radius of five times the pipe's outer diameter applying.

The tool that completes the connection. Its lengthened handles provide the extra leverage needed to close the jaw comfortably, particularly on larger diameters, with no battery or power source required. Before pressing, an insert matching the exact diameter of the fitting must be attached, and the handles are then closed in one smooth, uninterrupted motion. Each joint should only ever be pressed once.

These inserts form the jaw of the pressing tool and determine which pipe size it can press. Each is dedicated to a single diameter and must correspond exactly to the pipe and fitting being joined, with sizes from 16mm to 32mm available to build up a set covering the diameters used most often. Inserts should be kept clean and in good condition, as wear affects how evenly the press is formed.