Fasteners & Tools

The Foamboard Stapler is designed to staple 3/8" and 1/2" Onix, and 3/8" to 3/4" PEX, and 1/2" or 5/8"RadiantPEX-AL to a wide variety of foam insulation boards. The stapler comes fully assembled and uses both sizes of plastic staples. Use the shorter staples for 1" insulation boards, and the longer staples for 2" (or thicker) insulation boards. The Foamboard Stapler holds up to 120 staples. Reduce pipe installation time and increase productivity.

The ClipTwister ScrewClip Tool is designed to install the ScrewClips easily into board-type insulation using a standard cordless drill. The ScrewClip is designed to hold 3/8" or 1/2" Onix, or 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8" PEX, or 1/2" and 5/8" RadiantPEX-AL. Simply screw the clip into the insulation, and snap the tubing into the clip.

Mid-run Bend Supports help PEX make 90° turns in walls and joist cavities. These can also be used as Terminal Bend Supports. 1/2" mid-run supports can snap into stubout brackets.

Terminal Bend Supports are plastic elbows that are used near the completion of PEX circuits to help the tubing make smooth transitions out of the slab and up to the manifolds.

The Triple-Track Railways securely hold several sizes of radiant tubing where rewire or rebar are not used. Use triple-tracks for: 3/8" Onix; 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8" RadiantPEX; and 1/2" and 5/8" RadiantPEX-AL Applications include concrete slabs, thinslabs, sand beds, and subgrade gravel layers. Triple-Track Railways are sold in 4’ lengths. Triple-Track Railways allow almost any spacing you may need — 6", 9", 12", 15", or 18".

The Single-Track Railway securely holds Onix and PEX where rewire or rebar are not used. Applications include concrete slabs, thinslabs, sand beds, and subgrade gravel layers. The Single-Track Railway is sold in 13' lengths. With break points every 2", you have many tube spacing choices. This Railway makes pipe installation a “snap!" Allows tube spacing at 6", 8", 10", 12", 14", 16", or 18" on center.

NailTites are used to hold Onix and PEX wherever a staplegun cannot get into a tight area. These NailTites are strong and easy to use. They work for 3/8" Onix, and 3/8", 1/2" PEX, or 1/2" RadiantPEX-AL.

Plates are the traditional way to install RadiantPEX or RadiantPEX-AL in underfloor and sandwich applications. These plates are a stamped aluminum plate measuring 5" x 24". You’ll need about four plates per 10’ of tubing. Follow our Installation Guidelines very carefully when using these plates. See our LockDowns for an alternative fastener for underfloor PEX applications.

These plates are an extruded aluminum plate measuring 3-1/2" wide by 4 and 8 ft. long. Tubing snaps into channel, making installation fast and easy. The channel’s tight grip eliminates annoying ticks and clicks as the PEX expands and contracts.

All-metal construction makes this basic tubing cutter superior to the plastic kinds.

This Professional Tubing Cutter cuts tubing to length. This cutter is made of all-metal, heavy-duty construction and is designed for the rigors of daily jobsite use.

This SqueezeTite Pliers are locking caliper pliers that allow worry-free handling of all sizes of our SelfTite clamps. This uniquely designed tool prevents the SelfTite clamp from accidentally sliding free, as could happen with a standard pair of pliers or channel locks. With SqueezeTite Pliers, SelfTite clamps can be locked in the open position, freeing both hands to secure the Onix to the barb.

Watts Radiant’s Onix Unwinder allows Onix coils to be quickly and easily unwound for easier and faster hose layout on the jobsite. The center post allows the Onix coil to move around without sliding off the Unwinder. Heavy-duty ball-bearing construction means years of use and easy turning.

Our PEX Unwinder handles all sizes of coils. The coil sits on the tripod and is held in place as it unwinds with four guide-bars. The PEX feeds through a guide-ring on top of the unwinder. The PEX Unwinder comes complete with two hold-down arms.

The Inframeter is a compact and powerful point-and-shoot infrared digital thermometer. And it’s the radiant contractor’s best friend. The next time you hear “What’s the temperature?", grab your Inframeter and find out.

These Replacement Hold-down Arms keep the coil of PEX in place as it is unwound for use. Sold as a pair.

Use the new heavy-duty Ratcheting CinchTool to cinch all sizes of stainless steel Cinch Clamps. This is the best tool for 3/4" and 1" Cinch Clamps. Cinches can be done with one hand (you may need two hands for 1" clamps). Just squeeze the tool until the indicator window shows the connection is complete. Then release the quick-release knob. It’s that simple. The tool comes complete with holster and adjustment tools.
Note: Do not use for press fittings or RadiantPEX-AL tubing as the connection will leak.

PEX connections take only seconds with the CinchTool. Great for those hard-to-reach spaces. Ratchet design releases only when the CinchClamp tab is properly pinched, thus ensuring a leak-proof connection. No gauging or tool calibration necessary. Meets ASTM F-2098 specifications.
Note: Do not use for press fittings or RadiantPEX-AL tubing as the connection will leak.

Interchangeable crimping jaws make the CrimpAll Tool Kit a great value. One tool kit allows crimping of multiple sizes of RadiantPEX. The 15" CrimpAll Kit has four crimping jaws: 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4". The larger 19" CrimpAll Kit gives more leverage for crimping 1" and 1-1/4" PEX and fittings. A tough plastic case helps keep all the crimping tools in one place. The kit includes the CrimpAll tool, interchangeable jaws, a Go/No-Go crimp gauge, and adjustment tools.
Note: The jaws for the 15" tool are not interchangeable with the 19" tool. Also, the CrimpAll can only be used for fastening crimp rings over crimp fittings and RadiantPEX tubing. Do not use it for press fittings or RadiantPEX-AL tubing as the connection will leak.

Replace or enhance your arsenal of crimping tools with these CrimpAll or RingMaster components. The 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" jaws fit only the 15" tool; 1" jaw fits only the 19" tool. Use these jaws only for crimping RadiantPEX or WaterPEX. Do not use for RadiantPEX-AL.

The CrimpMaster is a smaller, more compact crimping tool. The tool arms only need to open 6", making it easy to get into tight spaces. Buy one tool for each size of PEX fittings.

This industrial tool uses forged steel jaws to crimp RadiantPEX or press RadiantPEX-AL tubing and fittings. Jaws change out in seconds on the jobsite. Kit includes corded crimp tool and steel storage case. Crimping or Pressing Jaws sold separately.

This industrial tool uses forged steel jaws to crimp RadiantPEX or Press RadiantPEX-AL fittings. Jaws change out in seconds on the jobsite. Kit includes cordless tool, one battery, and a steel storage case. Crimp and Press Jaws are sold separately.

This industrial tool uses forged steel jaws to crimp RadiantPEX or Press RadiantPEX-AL fittings. Jaws change out in seconds on the jobsite. Kit includes cordless tool, one battery, and a steel storage case. Crimp and Press Jaws are sold separately.

Power Tool RadiantPEX-AL Press Jaws are used for pressing RadiantPEX-AL composite tubing and fittings. Do not use them for crimping PEX tubing and fittings with copper crimp rings. Press jaws are available for 1/2" through 1" sizes of RadiantPEX-AL tubing and fittings. These jaws fit our REMS Akku-Press and PowerPress-E power tools, as well as Ridgid 300-E and CT400 power tools. They do not fit the Ridgid 100-B power tool.