Viega has recently launched the new Pressgun Picco onto the Australian market – and it has a range of new features.

The German-made Pressgun Picco is a slim-line tool weighing just 2.5kg, which means it’s ideal for pressing pipe connections where space is particularly tight, such as under the ceiling, in pre-wall construction, or in shafts. The ergonomic shape and 180° rotating press head further enhance the ability to comfortably access any position.

“The Picco has undergone a design update and it’s designed to be one of the most practical pressing tools available,” says Robert Hardgrove, Viega’s Technical Manager, Strategic Projects.

The new Pressgun Picco has a high-performance lithium-ion battery with very good cold-start function, plus it can be operated with a mains adapter. It’s suitable for metal connectors between DN15 and DN32.

Design changes include:

• Integrated LED lamp: As with the Pressgun 5, the new Picco has an integrated LED lamp to help illuminate the work environment. “Pressing points are frequently poorly lit in pre-wall, ceiling and floor constructions, so the LED lamp lights the pressing point, enabling safe pressing,” Robert says.
• Enhanced shark grill design: The air vents on the Picco are similar to those on the Pressgun 5.
• Blow-moulded carry case: The new Picco’s case has been designed to provide much greater impact resistance and also features slots/compartments for the Picco’s jaws and two slots for the lithium-ion batteries.
• Improved start trigger, facilitating the starting of the tool.

In addition, the Picco only needs servicing after 30,000 pressings, and it deactivates automatically after 32,000 pressings.