Ideal for installers working on residential projects, the versatile Viega Pressgun Picco 6 Plus is compact, ergonomic and makes press connection installation simple, even in the most confined or awkward spaces. Part of the latest generation of Viega press tools, it also features Bluetooth connectivity and app integration for improved safety, security and streamlined tool management.

Designed to operate as a natural extension of the arm, Pressgun Picco 6 Plus features an inline configuration and weighs just 1.6kg – allowing comfortable one-handed operation. It has a 180° rotating head, so connections can be pressed at any angle. The Pressgun Picco 6 Plus is compatible with metallic Viega press connectors in dimensions from 12 to 35 mm, Megapress thick-walled steel tube connectors from 3/8 to 3/4 inch and plastic and multilayer composite pipe systems from 12 to 40 mm.

Furthermore, Pressgun Picco 6 Plus connects to a smartphone or other connected device via Bluetooth and allows additional functionality through the Viega Tool Services app. Installers can view full tool information and the current status, including battery level and the total number of pressings since the last service. The app also allows the pressing mode to be changed, with the choice of Viega AutoCycle, the default setting, which presses the connectors in one action, and Viega SmartCycle, which presses the connection in two stages to allow inspection prior to completing the pressing.

The new functionality also makes the tools safer and more secure. Usage controls can deactivate the tool after a set number of pressings, date or time is reached, while the anti-theft protection can automatically shut down the tool when it is taken outside of a defined area.

Due to refinements in the design, the Pressgun Picco 6 Plus has longer service intervals than previous models at 40,000 pressings or 4 years, whichever occurs first, and features an automatic safety shutdown after 42,000 pressings.

Installers also benefit from a new battery system and longer runtimes. The new increased capacity 12 V batteries are available in 3.0 and 6.0 Ah versions and are protected within the casing of the press tool. For even greater flexibility, it is also compatible with other commercially available batteries.

The ergonomic, slimline design of Pressgun Picco 6 Plus makes it ideal for a wide range of applications but it is especially suitable for residential and light commercial projects where the size and flexibility are important advantages.

To find out more about Pressgun Picco 6 Plus and the new Viega press tool range visit www.viega.co.uk.