It was said that propress fittings will not leak unless moved in some manner, and that the failure rate is closer to 0% than 1% in static applications. Jwm copper press joint fittings, in sizes ranging from 12 to 4, are manufactured to exceeed the industry standards for performance, quality, and appearance. Europress press fit pipework systems incorporates 316l and 304 stainless steel pipe and fittings, stainless steel gas and carbon steel pipe systems. Seallok oring face seal fittings and uptc assembly. Keep in mind that if its necessary to lubricate the fittings in the field, use only clean water. The building im in charge of has a hydronic heating system supplied by 2 steam heat exchangers. The pressfit piping system is an innovative, rigid, selfrestrained mechanical joining method for schedule 5 or lighter weight lightweight stainless steel and carbon steel pipe. Easy installation, time saving and safety are the top priority with vsh, you can count on installation support from committed experts who are always there for you supporting your project. The term viega does not apply to a specific company within the company as a whole. B376 four bearing trolley assembly safety factor of 2. Only use pvc abs cpvc pipe or fittings for water or approved chemicals. Press fittings we feel better under pressure box quantities.
Pressfit piping systems installation and advantages posted by akki on 3. Parker 62ca64 compressalign compression fitting, tube to. Fittings applicator head fittings flushing adapters valve stoppers plugs end of valve valve fittings 9900000 9900010 9900001 9900002 9900070. Propress fittings 12 to 2 connections propress fitting. Stainless steel equivalent grade sus 316l or sus304, carbon steel.
I am not sure if or how propress is engineered to accomodate the stress associated with cyclic reactions and thermal expansion. Remove orings and insulator base before soldering sweat fittings. Viega is the only company with smart connect, a patented technology that helps installers easily identify an unpressed fitting, providing them with added confidence in their connections. Viega metal system fittings have a smart connect feature on all products except seapress. No torches or solvents are required to make the permanent watertight seal. About copper press fittings press connection method has revolutionized the copper pipe installation by replacing traditional cleaning, fluxing and soldering with a quick and easy 1step process.
Spiral and braided hoses with metal and textile reinforcement, standard and interlock press fittings, bsp, jic, din and orfs adaptors, customized special fittings. The eurotubi pressfitting system is very easy and quick to install and only uses aisi 316l stainless steel, carbon steel, cupronickel. Use a rotary tube cutter to cut the copper tube and achieve a squared end. With applications ranging from industrial gases to caustic chemicals, viega propress 316 is a complete solution with pipe, valves and fittings. Pdf pipe fittings forged steel fittings, steel pipe nipples and couplings, pipe hangers and supports, channel and strut fittings, mining and oil field fittings, along with much more. The smart connect feature is not a substitute for local code requirements, and the final pressure test must be completed in accordance with local codes. Xpress is suitable for heating, cooling, water, gas, solar. Spiral and braided hoses with metal reinforcement, standard and interlock press fittings, bsp, jic, din and orfs adaptors, customized special fittings. Semantically, propress joints have less resiliency. Europress stainless steel press fit fittings give you a corrosion resistant and hygienic stainless steel tube system. Press fitting technology is a mechanical, solderless method of tube joining. Elopress compression fittings are used for the conveyance of drinking water and alimentary fluids and are suitable for high, medium and low density pe pipes at a maximum operating temperature of 20c. The ijoint compression fittings are used for new pe pipe jointing and in repair situations, wet areas or where fusion jointing is not possible. So is life, full of unexpected events and delays, i called the local ridgid rep about replacing the jaws i have that are crimping one half higher than the other,and he said something about they couldnt do that to one of their distributers especially without looking at the jaws eh, i wasnt really impressed.
Pressfit piping systems installation and advantages piping. Customkraft propress crimped copper fittings description. Sanpress inox stainless metric pipe and fittings profipress copper metric fittings system function and safety can only be guaranteed as a complete system if viega components are used exclusively. Vsh super is suitable for steel, copper and plastic tubes. Tube fittings division catalog 4300 parker hannifin. Compression fittings for potable water, gas, heating and solar systems. Gardnpost quality electrical products and fittings. Press fittings iso 12151 sae j516 din 24adaptors din 2353 jic adaptors sae j514 hoses complete product range vitillo is your solution for any hydraulic applications. The ijoint compression fittings are designed for jointing pe pipe including pe 80 and pe 100 manufactured in accordance with asnzs 4.
Technical catalogue b b b tube to tube, brass, compression union, 38 and 14. Products georg fischer ijoint pp compression fittings. This process utilizes a press tool with interchangeable heads which compresses the press fitting with integral oring over the. Socket weld fittings are used in high pressure piping systems and are available in grade 316l to suit schedule 80s wall thickness piping. Suitable for potable water and hydronic heating systems wglycol or without. Copper press fittings give you all the strength, reliability, and longevity of a copper fitting in an easy and quick to install package. Fittings are available in a variety of press x sweat, press x nptor press x bsp connections. Despite the ease of use and ability to withstand common pressures, most professional plumbers are appalled, offended, and even insulted if you mention using them on a job. Propress and propressg fittings with smart connect feature.
How do you go from having total confidence to no confidence in 8 hours. Pdf pipe fittings pdf pipe fittings pdf pipe fittings download. Green and yellow dots identify the patented smart connect feature, which quickly identifies unpressed fittings. Fittings that do not have cylindrical pipe guides risk making an unsecure connection and leave the sealing element vulnerable to damage prior to pressing. Press fittings are designed to be used with radiantpexal in radiant heating and snowmelting applications. Search our catalog, spare sparts, applications, topics and find out how to locate your nearest distributor today. Propress has been used in europe since the late 1980s and in the united states since the late 1990s for a variety of applications.
Despite the ease of use and ability to withstand common pressures, most professional plumbers are appalled, offended, and even insulted if. Do not use this item for any installation or repair of potable water applications. It is recommended to use supporting bushes with soft. Gardnpost tm gp37 37 optional gpx18 18 extender our tallest gardnpost supports most outdoor light fixtures, andor a gfci wiring device adaptable in the field for time clocks and disconnects openings on both sides of the post andthe low voltage separator supplied allow for low voltage on one side, power on the other. Dec 30, 20 a few months ago, we discussed sharkbitetype pushon fittings as a reasonable alternative to soldering for doityourselfers. Make sure that the tube end is smooth and clean to avoid damaging the oring component of the copper press fitting.
Anpro offers press fittings made of the following materials. The use of different materials in a drinking water system complies with the codes of practice. Make secure press connections in seven seconds or less. Green dots allow liquids and gases to pass by the sealing element during pressure testing. The fittings used in pressfitting system have a toroidal chamber at their own ends inside which theres a epdm rubber ring. The wide range of elopress fittings complete the range of polietilenetubi pipes and elofit fittings for pressure and drainage systems. But, to be on the safe side and cover all bases, have you checked the new pp fittings that are 2. Installation manual copper press fittings preparation 1. Unpressed connections are located by pressurizing the system to 1585 psi for liquids, 0. Pressfit piping systems installation and advantages. Piping systems with mprofile press fittings in three types of material. Compression fittings for steel and copper tubing compression fittings are for connecting danfoss valves to circuits in heating systems only. Jw copper press fittings imported press fittings jw. Limeymajor propress problem our company ownes 3 propress machines all ridgid 2 cord 1 battery.
We offer over 350 skus, with certifications and listings for use in international markets. Safety and precision systems are of the upmost importance to viega and its distributors. Viega is your best source for plumbing, heating and pipe joining system solutions. Heat and cool with energyefficient radiant systems viega proradiant heating and cooling systems are highly engineered to be user friendly. Our pipe and threaded fittings are also available with nptthread. Futhermore, we manufacture customized fittings according to your drawings or. A few months ago, we discussed sharkbitetype pushon fittings as a reasonable alternative to soldering for doityourselfers. The press system joins with seamless copper water tube in residential and commercial potable, hot.
Technical catalogue b b fittings can be used with all stainless steel pipes that comply with din en 10312 and dvgw test specification gw 541 and can also be combined with all of our b fittings. Press fitting standards and listings manufactured in accordance with american society for testing and materials astm f1281. All viega propress fittings are designed with cylindrical pipe guides to keep the pipe straight and protect the sealing element during assembly. Jwpress copper fittings complete range of copper press fittings. Asahi av pipes and fittings piping materials asahi yukizai. Frabopress gas v is the pressfitting system made of copper and bronze with yellow hnbr oring suitable for domestic installations of natural gas and lpg. Compression fittings are used for connecting steel and copper pipes in accordance with din 17862391. Viega is the only company with smart, a patented technology that helps installers easily identify an unpressed fitting, providing them with added confidence in their connections. Parker 62ca64 compressalign compression fitting, tube to tube, brass, compression union, 38 and 14. In order to download a dwg file or pdf file to your hard drive, right click on the link and save target as. Propress fittings are approved for installations in both above and below ground applications.
Copper press fittings press fittings copper fittings. To view a pdf file, you will need adobe reader, available free from adobe systems. Per code, local inspector approval must be obtained prior to installation below ground. Are there any special considerations when installing copper press fittings. The fittings are compatible with water and waterglycol solutions. Pro press fitting failure im in charge of a residence hall at the university of buffalo. Viega propress fittings offer smart connect, a patented technology that helps installers easily identify an unpressed fitting, providing them with added confidence in their connections. This product does not comply with the safe drinking water act, which requires that products meet lowlead standards in order to be used in systems providing water for human consumption drinking or cooking. The term viega can refer to either the viega group of companies or to the viega brand itself.
Fast and easy to use one squeeze of the trigger makes the connection on any size tubing in about 4 seconds. The special oring ensures a total tightness of the joint tubepress fitting and it is certified according to en549. Connections can be made wet or dry for quick repairs on existing systems. The presstoconnect method is quick and reliable, assuring a clean, permanent, watertight seal. Adobe, the adobe logo and reader are trademarks or registered trademarks. Frabopress gas v fittings are made of copper cw024a and of highquality bronze alloy with lowlead content and complying with the strictest european standards. C14 nm cable fittings cable range type 8402 2102 182 to 162 nm. The propress crimped copper fitting system is ideal for fast, positive copper connections. The new elopress fitting range for water from 34 to 2 230 psi. By means of the smart connect feature on viega metal systems fittings, an unpressed connection can be recognized by escaping water, or by a drop in pressure, when testing the system. We have been propressing copper for about 4 years and use these things every day on every size 124 we have never had a leak not one untill today. Do not use any lubricants especially petroleumbased as they are likely to cause seal deterioration. Yes, they are lubricated with foodsafe silicone oil.