News | January 31, 2022

Milwaukee Unveils The Industry's Lightest Cordless Threading Solution

Milwaukee Tool has, once again, set the standard in the pipe threading process with the M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY, delivering the lightest weight and most controlled threading experience in the industry. With its compact design, AUTOSTOP kickback control, and M18 FUEL technology*, this threader gives contractors the portability, control, and productivity they need to thread up to 1-¼" pipe.

“When we launched the industry's first cordless pipe threader in 2019, it was a monumental statement of the M18 System’s capabilities and a huge step forward in jobsite productivity,” said Alex Boll, Director of Product Management for Milwaukee Tool. “Now we have leveraged the power of M18 to design the industry’s lightest cordless solution, optimized for jobs with several smaller pipe size connections, reducing the strain on the contractor and unlocking productivity.”

Up to 40% lighter than other cordless threading solutions, the M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY features a compact design that delivers unrivaled portability and allows contractors to thread in tight spaces. Delivering the most controlled threading experience, the threader comes with a support arm that not only resists the torque of threading and holds the tool steady during operation, but enables the tool to be used without a pipe stand. AUTOSTOP technology senses severe kickback and will automatically shut off the tool, providing enhanced safety while threading. The dual-sided die head locking interface secures the die head into the tool and, in combination with the side-grip, eliminates the need to touch the spinning die head.

The M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY comes with Milwaukee’s new compact NPT Forged Aluminum die heads, ranging from ½" to 1-¼". The die heads are forged from military grade aluminum and are up to 50% lighter, reducing the weight of the tool during transportation and creating a balanced, ergonomic solution during use.

As an added benefit, users can track, manage, and secure the threader from their mobile device through ONE-KEY,** the industry’s largest Bluetooth community tracking network. If the threader is ever lost or stolen, ONE-KEY provides the ability to prevent tampering with remote lockout capability.

Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY is fully compatible with the entire M18 line, now offering more than 200 power tool solutions.

*M18 FUEL is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivaled performance, all M18 FUEL products feature three Milwaukee-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run-time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class.

**ONE-KEY is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud-based program, ONE-KEY provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionizes the way work gets done. The ability to customize, track, and manage through ONE-KEY fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools and equipment.

Specifications

M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY w/ ½" - 1-¼" compact NPT Forged Aluminum Die Heads (2870-22)

  • Pipe Capacity: 1/8” - 1-¼"
  • Weight (w/ 1” Die Head and M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC 8.0 battery): 14.3lbs
  • Length (tool-only): 19.7”
  • Height (tool only): 8.2”
  • Side Grip Thread Start: Yes
  • Die Head Retention Lock: Yes
  • Variable Speed Trigger: Yes
  • ONE-KEY: Yes
  • Warranty: 5 Years Tool, 3 Years battery, Limited Lifetime Die Heads

Kit Includes: (1) M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY (2870-22), (2) M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC 8.0 batteries (48-11-1880), (1) M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808), (1) Carrying Case, (1) Support Arm, (4) Compact NPT Pipe Threading Forged Aluminum Die Heads (½" - 1-¼").

Source: Milwaukee Tool