Pressbackenzange

crimp tool

noun PRES-bak-en-tsang-eh Rare

Also means

pipe crimping press

Usage Note

Pressbackenzange (also Presszange) is a hydraulic or manual tool that deforms a metal ring (Presshülse) onto a fitting to join plastic or multilayer pipes without solder; standard in modern plumbing.

Examples

"Mit der Pressbackenzange werden Heizungsrohre aus Verbundmaterial dauerhaft verbunden."

Natural Translation

Heating pipes made of composite material are permanently joined with the crimp tool.

Literal Translation

With the crimp-tool are heating-pipes of composite-material permanently connected.

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