Key Features
Three Jaw SizesCovers 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch IPS sizes in one kit, so you can handle common carbon steel black iron pipe press fittings without piecing together separate jaws.One-Handed ActuationThe easy actuation design is optimized for one-handed use, which matters when you’re working overhead, in mechanical rooms, or anywhere your other hand is busy managing pipe or position.DEWALT Press Jaw Kit StorageThe included TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 box keeps the DEWALT DCE212K Compact IPS Press Jaws Kit organized and protected, so the right jaw is easy to grab and transport between jobs.
Overview
The DEWALT DCE212K Compact IPS Press Jaws Kit is a compact press jaw kit built for carbon steel fitting systems used to connect black iron pipe. This is a press jaw kit designed for pressing carbon steel black iron pipe fittings. Model Number: DCE212K. If you already run DEWALT compact press tools and need coverage for common IPS sizes, this kit gives you the core jaw range in one case instead of chasing individual pieces.
This kit includes 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch IPS jaw sizes, which makes it a practical fit for installers and service techs working across routine pipe sizes on commercial and mechanical jobs. DEWALT says the jaws are manufactured for optimal force distribution, and that matters because consistent press performance is the whole point. When the jaw is built to spread load correctly, you get cleaner, more reliable connections and less second-guessing on the job.
The design is aimed at real field use, not bench work. DEWALT calls out an easy actuation design optimized for one-handed use, which is the kind of feature you appreciate in cramped utility areas, overhead work, or tight mechanical rooms where one hand is managing the tool and the other is steadying yourself or the pipe. Compact press systems are all about access, and these jaws are part of that equation.
The jaws use a gray galvanized coating to help defend against corrosion and rust buildup. That is not just cosmetic. Press attachments spend time in vans, gang boxes, basements, and wet service environments, so a finish that helps fight corrosion matters if you want the kit to stay ready instead of getting rough around pivot points and contact surfaces over time. The gray finish also serves a purpose by identifying compatibility with DEWALT compact series press tools.
On the system side, the compact series jaws are designed for use with the DEWALT 20V MAX compact press tool DCE210, which is sold separately. DEWALT also states these IPS press jaws are compatible with most professional-grade carbon steel press fitting systems, including Viega MegaPress, Apollo PowerPress, and Mueller Streamline Carbon Steel. That is important if your work moves across different specified fitting systems and you need a jaw kit that stays relevant across common professional setups.
Storage is handled with an included TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 box, which gives this kit more jobsite value than a loose set of jaws tossed in a drawer. Organized storage helps protect the jaws, cuts down time spent hunting for the right size, and makes it easier to keep the full set together in the truck. For a plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical contractor already invested in DEWALT’s compact press platform, this is the straightforward way to cover common carbon steel press fitting sizes with one dedicated kit.
Keep the Common Sizes Ready
This setup covers the sizes most crews want close at hand for carbon steel black iron pipe work. Instead of building a kit one jaw at a time, you get the core IPS range in a storage box that is ready to move from the shop to the job.
- Includes 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch compact IPS press jaws
- TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 box helps protect, store, and transport the kit
Built for Compact Press Work
These jaws are made for DEWALT’s compact press setup, so the focus is access, control, and reliable pressing in the kind of spaces where larger tools and bulkier attachments slow you down.
- Easy actuation design is optimized for one-handed use
- Galvanized finish helps defend against corrosion and rust buildup
What’s in the Box
- (1) Compact Actuator Jaw
- (1) 1/2 in. Compact IPS Press Jaw
- (1) 3/4 in. Compact IPS Press Jaw
- (1) 1 in. Compact IPS Press Jaw
- (1) TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 Box
DEWALT DCE210 20V MAX compact press tool sold separately.
Key Specifications
| Jaw Size Range | 1/2 in. to 1 in. IPS |
|---|---|
| Included Sizes | 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in. |
| Piece Count | 6 |
| Material | Steel |
| System Type | Compact IPS press jaws kit |
| Compatible Tool Platform | DEWALT 20V MAX Compact Press Tool DCE210 |
| Finish | Gray galvanized coating |
| Made In | Germany |
Compatibility
Tool PlatformDesigned for use with the DEWALT DCE210 20V MAX compact press tool.Fitting SystemsCompatible with most professional-grade carbon steel press fitting systems. DEWALT specifically names Viega MegaPress, Apollo PowerPress, and Mueller Streamline Carbon Steel.Pipe Size CoverageSupports 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch IPS applications for carbon steel black iron pipe press fittings.
Built For
PlumbingHVACMechanical ContractingCommercial Pipe InstallationBlack Iron Pipe WorkCarbon Steel Press Fittings
Pro Tip
Before heading to the job, match your specified fitting system to DEWALT’s compatibility chart and load the jaw sizes you actually need in the TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 box. It saves a wasted trip when the install calls for a specific carbon steel press system.
Warranty & Support
3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Day Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
DEWALT DCE212K Compact IPS Press Jaws Kit for the crew that wants the right sizes in one box
This is the kind of kit that makes sense if you’re already on the DEWALT compact press platform and want solid coverage for common carbon steel jobs without building your setup piece by piece.
- Who it’s for: Plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contractors pressing black iron pipe fittings in 1/2 inch to 1 inch IPS sizes.
- Why it stands out: You get the core jaw sizes, corrosion-resistant galvanized finish, one-handed actuation design, and a TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 box that keeps the whole setup together.
- Worth knowing: This kit is built around the DEWALT DCE210 compact press tool, and that tool is sold separately. Also, compatibility depends on the fitting system, so check the chart before the job.
Common Questions
- What tool is this kit designed to work with? DEWALT states the compact series jaws are designed for use with the DEWALT DCE210 20V MAX compact press tool.
- What fitting systems is it compatible with? DEWALT says it works with most professional-grade carbon steel press fitting systems and specifically lists Viega MegaPress, Apollo PowerPress, and Mueller Streamline Carbon Steel.
- What sizes does the kit cover? The kit includes 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch IPS jaw sizes.
- Is this meant for carbon steel black iron pipe work? Yes. DEWALT describes it as designed for carbon steel fitting systems used to connect black iron pipe.
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