ELYRIA, OHIO – June 20, 2023 – RIDGID®, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, expands the capabilities of its RP 241 Compact Press Tool with the addition of RLS® Press Jaws for HVACR applications. Designed to press ¼-inch to 1 3/8-inch copper, the Jaws when paired with the RP 241 improve productivity by cutting installation time up to 60 percent compared to traditional connection methods.